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• Manchester United target Paul Pogba 'arrives in Manchester' for medical

  06-08-2016 21:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Pogba was wanted in England this weekend by Jose Mourinho and the Manchester United target might have arrived.
  
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• The Qualifiers: Leigh Centurions 34-30 London Broncos

  06-08-2016 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Centurions survive a late London Broncos fightback in their Qualifiers opener as both sides have players red carded.
  
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• Hunt for mystery man who stopped mugger in his tracks - and then walked the victim home

  06-08-2016 19:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Megan Turner now wants to help find the kind man to thank him properly
  
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• Macclesfield Town 2-0 Torquay United

  06-08-2016 19:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ollie Norburn marks his Macclesfield debut with a stunning volley as Torquay are beaten 2-0 at Moss Lane.
  
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• Bury 2-0 Charlton Athletic

  06-08-2016 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlton's return to League One gets off to a poor start as they suffer a 2-0 defeat at Bury.
  
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• County Championship: Petersen misses ton but Lancs respond well to huge Hants total

  06-08-2016 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alviro Petersen misses out on a century but Lancashire lose only three wickets in the day against Hampshire.
  
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• Rochdale 2-3 Peterborough United

  06-08-2016 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A howler from Rochdale goalkeeper Josh Lillis hands Peterborough a 3-2 victory late on at the Crown Oil Arena.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Sheffield United

  06-08-2016 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jay Spearing scores the only goal as Bolton begin life back in English football's third tier with a win over Sheffield United.
  
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• National Lottery results: Winning Lotto numbers for the rollover jackpot on Saturday, August 6

  06-08-2016 19:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  See if the big money balls have dropped to change your life tonight with the jackpot
  
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• Millwall 3-0 Oldham Athletic

  06-08-2016 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Millwall put last season's League One play-off final disappointment behind them with a routine home win over Oldham.
  
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• Dozens of bouncers and security guards left without work due to new online registration system

  06-08-2016 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new registration system could mean there is not many door staff working tonight
  
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• Firefighters battle large grass fire in Offerton as locals rush to rescue horses from nearby stables

  06-08-2016 18:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fire service said they received a large number of calls after residents on the nearby Offerton estate began seeing flames
  
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• 'Meet and greet' airport parking firm tell family they have somehow LOST their car while they were on holiday

  06-08-2016 18:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Golding and his family booked the car parking with Perfect Air Parking - but their experience was far from perfect
  
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• Police launch electoral fraud probe over claims a Ukip MEP failed to declare drink-drive conviction

  06-08-2016 18:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The probe centres around Steven Woolfe and Greater Manchester's 2012 police and crime commissioner election
  
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• Bristol City 2-1 Wigan Athletic

  06-08-2016 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City come from behind to beat Wigan Athletic in the first league game at the fully-redeveloped Ashton Gate.
  
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• Agent for Christopher Biggins says star did not mean to offend as he is kicked off Celebrity Big Brother 2016

  06-08-2016 17:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The actor, from Oldham, was booted off Celebrity Big Brother on Friday - and the real reason behind it is set to be revealed in Saturday's show
  
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• Six divine discounts during Afternoon Tea Week in Manchester and beyond

  06-08-2016 17:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Like we REALLY need an excuse to live on tiny sandwiches and clotted cream
  
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• Six delicious deals to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week in Manchester and beyond

  06-08-2016 17:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Like we REALLY need an excuse to live on tiny sandwiches and clotted cream
  
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• Child rapist aged 80 told he will die behind bars after victims find courage to report him

  06-08-2016 17:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Maurice Stanton abused boys and girls over a 20-year period in south Manchester
  
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• Paul Pogba: Manchester United target summoned to Juventus training

  06-08-2016 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says he has summoned Manchester United target Paul Pogba to training on Monday.
  
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• Manchester United fans were caught up in a frightening crush, new report into chaos at West Ham reveals

  06-08-2016 16:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Supporters' group says police lost control as 'potential disaster' unfolded
  
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• Watching iPlayer on your computer without a TV licence? The BBC's high-tech detection vans are going to be out to get you...

  06-08-2016 15:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The rule change means that from next month you'll need to have a licence even if you only watch 'catch up' on your computer - and they're not messing around
  
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• 16-year-old suffer serious injuries after being attacked with hammer

  06-08-2016 15:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  His family are understood to be at his bedside - and police are urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward
  
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• 16-year-old boy seriously ill in hospital with head injuries after being attacked with a hammer

  06-08-2016 15:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  His family are understood to be at his bedside - and police are urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward
  
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• Boy, 16, seriously hurt in Manchester park hammer attack

  06-08-2016 15:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old boy is seriously hurt in a "brutal" hammer attack at a park, police say
  
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• What a snap! Police stumble across across a 10-foot long crocodile in Altrincham

  06-08-2016 14:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It wouldn't fit in the car. Obviously
  
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• What a snap! Police stumble across a 10-foot long crocodile in Altrincham

  06-08-2016 14:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It wouldn't fit in the car. Obviously
  
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• Love Blossoms? Then check out this amazing song by one of their dads

  06-08-2016 14:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Robin Dewhurst - dad of the band's lead guitarist Josh - has teamed up with Little Sparrow to release a cover version that will blow your mind
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Well-loved character to be killed off in 'saddest ever' scenes

  06-08-2016 14:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Samia Ghadia reveals another co-star is being written out of the ITV soap
  
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• Watch Michelle Keegan play a fearless army officer in first trailer for BBC drama Our Girl

  06-08-2016 14:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The clip captures the former Coronation Street actress in action with co-star Luke Pasqualino - and hints at a love triangle
  
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• 21 pictures that will get you excited about Manchester Pride

  06-08-2016 13:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Pride takes over the city from August 26-29 and we can't wait
  
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• Man taken to hospital with slash wounds after a huge police response to reports of shooting and stabbing

  06-08-2016 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two men have been released without charge as detectives try to establish exactly what happened
  
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• Help choose the Manchester sofa from six great designs created by students

  06-08-2016 12:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From the Hacienda and Victoria Wood, to worker bees and Lowry, Sofa Warehouse want to create one of these. Which would you pick?
  
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• Manchester tiki bar launches new frozen cocktails menu - like Slush Puppies with added booze

  06-08-2016 12:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This weekend is set to be a scorcher - here's a great way to cool off in Manchester
  
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• The Manchester al fresco pub crawl: 10 brilliant bars with rooftop terraces or beer gardens

  06-08-2016 12:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Worship the sun and take in the view at these pubs with rooftop beer gardens and terraces
  
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• Our dream trip turned into a honeymoon from hell after British Airways lost our bags... twice!

  06-08-2016 11:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One piece of luggage didn't even make it from Manchester to Heathrow. So what could POSSIBLY go wrong in Costa Rica?
  
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• The Airport Relief Road means badgers, newts, bats and birds have had to be moved... and it's cost £4m

  06-08-2016 11:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Major ecology project for protected species took 'nine months' before work could start
  
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• Marlos Moreno: Manchester City sign Colombia forward

  06-08-2016 10:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City confirm the signing of Colombia forward Marlos Moreno from Atletico Nacional for £4.75m.
  
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• Man City sign Marlos Moreno from Atletico Nacional

  06-08-2016 10:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester City have completed the transfer of Moreno and announced he will go on loan to La Liga side Deportivo La Coruna.
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news – August 6, 2016

  06-08-2016 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Diabetic dad plans to drag 12 tonne narrow boat along Bridgewater Canal

  06-08-2016 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dad-of-three John Hickson will set off today as he attempts to pull the enormous 45ft vessel along the Bridgewater Canal to raise money for charity.
  
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• The 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony was a colourful celebration of thumping funk, sultry samba and the carnival spirit...

  06-08-2016 09:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The cut-price ceremony managed to balance a joyous celebration of South American history - and a serious warning about the environment
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp criticism 'not ethical' says Man Utd boss

  06-08-2016 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says Arsenal and Liverpool managers Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp's criticisms over Paul Pogba's potential fee are "not ethical".
  
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• Nurse struck off for leaving work early because she had 'car troubles'

  06-08-2016 08:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A hearing was told the nurse put patients at risk and left one colleague caring for 24 vulnerable patients
  
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• Should your child have a TV in their bedroom? Parents on different channels when it comes to rules for kids

  06-08-2016 07:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Some mums say it lets their children wind down; others are against the idea of the box before bed
  
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