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Artificial intelligence to artificial imposter

Artificial intelligence to artificial imposter

As artificial intelligence evolves, a new generation of more sophisticated, and more believable scams are emerging
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Vandalism forces Mobikes out of Manchester

Vandalism forces Mobikes out of Manchester

Vandalism and theft has left Mobike to pull out of Manchester, making it the first city to give up the bikes for good
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My experience with Greater Manchester Police

My experience with Greater Manchester Police

Burglaries in South Manchester are not uncommon – but when my house was ransacked in December, I at least expected Manchester Police to be on hand to help us through
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Uninsured students left vulnerable

Students have been found to be twice as likely as other groups of adults to be burgled by Back Me Up
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Thousands of pounds stolen from Withington café Fuel

Police are searching for information after robbers break in to Fuel cafe bar in Withington, stealing the weekend’s takings
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‘Keep your assets out of sight’ poster causes controversy

A Greater Manchester Police anti-theft poster on campus since 2007 has caused controversy due to complaints that it perpetuates ‘victim-blaming’ attitudes
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The unofficial Freshers guide to scams

Every year students are being scammed, but what is anybody doing about it?
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Dover street building temporarily closed after theft of asbestos tainted copper pipes

By Adam Farnell Dover Street building was temporarily closed after the theft of copper piping containing asbestos. On Thursday 3 February, at approximately 1pm, staff members closed the building to for environmental testing and the presence of asbestos. Copper piping had been cut away and taken from a section of the building on the first […]
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