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• This Bury school teacher is making the most of out of the Pokemon Go craze...in a very unusual way

  10-08-2016 23:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mum-of-two Sara Burns has hit upon a novel way of bringing the virtual beasts to life...
  
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• Ashton-under-Lyne house explosion: Daughter pays tribute to dad

  10-08-2016 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The daughter of a man who died after jumping from the window of his home following an explosion remembers her "excellent dad".
  
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• United and City pay one million pounds a year for police at matches (that's five time more than the top London clubs)

  10-08-2016 21:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Teams' bills for police presence at Old Trafford and Etihad last year is revealed
  
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• Misery of holidaymakers stranded in Greece after Small Planet airlines mayhem

  10-08-2016 21:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Some are reporting there was a delay of 30 hours on a flight to Kefalonia to Manchester Airport
  
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• Diversion has turned quiet Chorlton street into a ‘dangerous’ rat run, say residents

  10-08-2016 21:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  St Clements Road is currently closed for utility works to be carried out with a diversion in place along Vicars Road.
  
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• Ashton blast neighbour describes the terrifying moment her house was destroyed in tragic inferno

  10-08-2016 21:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Young mum Emma Cooney was in the house with her daughter, brother and sister - and has now lost everything in the inferno
  
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• Lost lands that are still disputed | Letters

  10-08-2016 20:51
  
  Robert Wright (Letters, 6 August) may well lament the loss of Lancastrian acres to the Yorkshire Dales national park. However, this is but a “paper loss”. Far more grievous to those from the Broad Acres were the huge political losses of 1974, when Mickle Fell, Sedbergh, Dent and Saddleworth were lost to Cumbria and “Greater Manchester”; though Westmoreland also disappeared and Cumbria swallowed Barrow and Coniston. Perhaps it would be some compensation if the historic bou
  
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• LIVE updates: Security alert at Brussels Airport after reported bomb threats to two flights

  10-08-2016 20:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It is currently unclear which air carrier firms are involved, but dozens of passengers are believed to be on the two planes
  
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• Former Coronation Street stars Georgia May Foote and Charlie Condou join The Rocky Horror Show

  10-08-2016 19:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing favourite Georgia will be dancing up a storm again in the iconic musical
  
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• The Real Housewives of Cheshire back together again ahead of the fourth series

  10-08-2016 19:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Cheshire Ladies were on great form as they gathered to chat about what to expect from the new series of the ITVBe reality show
  
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• Look inside the 19th century warehouse that's lain untouched for 70 years

  10-08-2016 18:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  And you could live here - as developer seeks permission to restore warehouse from industrial revolution's golden age
  
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• Qatar police cadets arrive for GMP training despite reservations over 'lamentable' human rights record

  10-08-2016 18:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  MP Graham Stringer expressed concern at the force appearing to court Qatar
  
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• This new bride wants to find the Manchester Airport passenger who returned her lost wedding dress

  10-08-2016 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christine Jones was devastated to find her beautiful gown had disappeared. But a mystery stranger stepped in to help
  
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• Three Manchester restaurants nominated for top prize at English Curry Awards

  10-08-2016 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The awards recognise the best Indian restaurants and curry houses in the country
  
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• Student left unconscious after having her drink spiked while out with friends

  10-08-2016 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old says she lay unresponsive in hospital for three hours after collapsing and is now warning others to be careful
  
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• Mountune ramps up Ford Focus RS power

  10-08-2016 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  90-minute mod adds 25bhp in for £899
  
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• Nine great hen party ideas and activities in Manchester

  10-08-2016 17:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From a gin school and cocktail cruises to boutique bowling, spa trips and afternoon tea, the city has something for everyone
  
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• Man charged over burglary bid at Wayne Rooney's home

  10-08-2016 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man appears in court charged with the attempted burglary of Wayne Rooney's home while he was playing in his testimonial match at Old Trafford.
  
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• iPhone 7: Release date, price leaked images, and all the latest news about Apple's next iPhone

  10-08-2016 17:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Apple is expected to announce details of the iPhone 7 next month - but some internet fans can't wait that long
  
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• Manchester Pride announces programme of FREE events over the Big Weekend

  10-08-2016 17:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Film screenings, live music, comedy and more will take place at the parallel Superbia Weekend inside the former Cornerhouse
  
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• Manchester passengers officially drink the most gin on easyJet flights

  10-08-2016 17:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  New research shows passengers flying out of Manchester are most inclined out of all UK passengers to sit back and relax with a G&T
  
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• The unhealthiest areas of Greater Manchester revealed - enter your postcode to find out how where you live ranks

  10-08-2016 17:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The figures include data on smoking, diet, alcohol consumption and obesity
  
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• Armed forces charity left homeless after community pavilion torched

  10-08-2016 17:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pictures show the devastation caused to the building, after what Carrington Parish Council have branded an “act of mindless vandalism”
  
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• Major power cut due to 'potentially dangerous' cable affects homes and shops in Didsbury

  10-08-2016 16:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  More than 300 homes and businesses were left without electricity
  
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• Former Coronation Street star Chris Fountain admits sick rape rap video left him 'depressed'

  10-08-2016 15:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The soap actor has returned to acting for the first time in three years , in a stage production of The Full Monty
  
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• Family of motorcyclist who died after crashing into tree appeal for witnesses

  10-08-2016 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Richard Johnson, 34, from Wigan, crashed into a tree on Wigan Road, Abram, at around 2.45am on Monday
  
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• Aerial dancers and a catwalk - a sneak peek at Menagerie's pre-VIP launch

  10-08-2016 15:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new £1.5m Salford bar offered a glimpse of what to expect when it opens this week
  
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• Piecha Design makes a meaner Jaguar F-Type

  10-08-2016 15:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jag’s much-admired sports car gets a ruffty-tuffty makeover
  
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• Third off tickets to go trampolining at Oxygen Freejumping

  10-08-2016 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stuck for things to do this summer? Whether you want to teach your kids to fly or make plans that don’t rely on the weather, the city's ultimate trampoline park is offering M.E.N. readers a third off entry
  
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• Can you help find missing toddler's beloved Peter Rabbit toy?

  10-08-2016 14:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Little Jess Riley's Peter Rabbit soft toy was lost on a train travelling from London Euton to Stockport
  
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• Watch GMP special constable convicted of child sex offences tell TV show of US obsession

  10-08-2016 14:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christian Richardson, who changed his name by deed poll to America Richardson, was jailed for five years this week after pleading guilty to child sex offences
  
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• Heartbroken daughter pays tribute to dad killed in house explosion

  10-08-2016 14:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Leanne Wilson found her father, John, mother Hazel and sister Danielle lying wounded in the street following the explosion
  
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• Check out Manchester's first edible school playground

  10-08-2016 14:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Blue Peter helped with the unveiling of the playground - which includes raised beds, a greenhouse, compost and irrigation system - and is being used to grow vegetables for students
  
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• The Luna Cinema is coming to Tatton Park for three classic film screenings

  10-08-2016 14:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You can watch Dirty Dancing, Tog Gun and Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory under the stars next month
  
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• Hot weather finally on the way....but it's not going to be a heatwave

  10-08-2016 14:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Weather experts warn that there’s an 80pc chance the high temperatures will be cut short by thunderstorms
  
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• Manchester United Paul Pogba transfer has sparked Liverpool outrage and it's hilarious

  10-08-2016 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Pogba's transfer has rattled Liverpool and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has put Jurgen Klopp firmly in his place.
  
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• Police officer helps man publish book of his own poems - after he recited them in van

  10-08-2016 13:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  PC Paul Davies encouraged Oliver Moran to collate his poems into a book to help other people suffering with mental health issues after he recited them in the police van
  
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• Bogus fare robbery in Stockport sees gang pull taxi driver from cab - then crash into seven cars

  10-08-2016 13:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim was left shaken and with a head injured following the attack in Heaton Chapel
  
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• Confirmed: The Coronation Street character to be killed off in 'devastating' scenes

  10-08-2016 13:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We can reveal which Corrie favourite is to be axed after appearing in the soap since 2007
  
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• Statue of comedy legend Victoria Wood to be erected in her hometown

  10-08-2016 13:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The public will be asked to vote on two designs and it's hoped to unveil the statue in Bury by next June
  
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• Police issue images of missing man Curtis Higgins boarding ferry in bid to trace him

  10-08-2016 13:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Curtis Higgins, 29, from Denton, text his mum to say 'I'm not coming home' and has not been seen since July 31
  
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• FREE whiskey tasting in the Northern Quarter for Manchester Loves Cocktails

  10-08-2016 13:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Because you need to know this
  
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• First Drive: 2016 Aston Martin DB11

  10-08-2016 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Much-anticipated DB9 replacement is first of a new generation of Astons. We get behind the wheel
  
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• Dismay and disgust as Trump ignites new storm with 'gun backers might stop Clinton' comment

  10-08-2016 12:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Democratic Party members accuse billionaire Republican of openly encouraging violence against election opponent
  
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• Holidaymakers travelling with Small Planet Airlines delayed again at Manchester Airport

  10-08-2016 12:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It comes after the same airline forced passengers to wait 39 hours before they could board their plane to Corfu last week
  
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• Oasis release live Knebworth track and remixed Be Here Now track to mark 20th anniversary

  10-08-2016 12:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The two Oasis tracks are available to download or stream today as remastered Be Here Now tracklisting is revealed
  
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• Noel Gallagher and Robert de Niro enjoy lunch together in France

  10-08-2016 12:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pair are currently holidaying in the south of France, and enjoyed a leisurely lunch together
  
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• Dying man sees paedophile who abused him as a child finally brought to justice

  10-08-2016 12:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Brave Michael Hands - who has waived his right to anonymity -  was in court to see paedophile Rodney Smallman finally face justice
  
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• Firefighters tackle tumble dryer fire at house in Stretford

  10-08-2016 11:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Crews were called to Alder Grove in Stretford at 1.14am on Wednesday
  
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• Company fined for illegally posting banners promoting gigs at The Ritz

  10-08-2016 11:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Geestar Production Limited, based in Eccles, ignored warnings to remove a series of fly-posted banners promoting gigs featuring rappers The Game, Method & Redman and Shalamar
  
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