Manchester news

• Oldham Athletic 0-0 Northampton Town

  16-08-2016 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton Town extend their unbeaten league run to 27 matches after a hard-fought goalless draw at Oldham Athletic.
  
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• Coventry City 0-0 Bury

  16-08-2016 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coventry fail to score for the third league game running as they play out another 0-0 draw against Bury.
  
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• Wigan Athletic 1-1 Birmingham City

  16-08-2016 23:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Davies' last-minute goal earns Wigan Athletic a point at home to unbeaten Birmingham City in the Championship.
  
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• Things to do with kids in Manchester on Wednesday

  16-08-2016 23:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The best summer holiday events and activities across Greater Manchester on Wednesday August 17
  
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• Steaua Bucharest 0-5 Manchester City

  16-08-2016 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sergio Aguero scores a hat-trick and misses two penalties as Man City thrash Steaua Bucharest in the first leg of their Champions League play-off.
  
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• Laura Trott makes history with gold medal in the women's omnium at the Rio Olympics

  16-08-2016 22:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Great Britain's Laura Trott has won a gold medal in the women's omnium at the Rio Olympics continuing TeamGB's cycling success
  
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• Boy band 5ive deny claims they were late on stage at 'disastrous' show and say it was a 'nice little sweaty gig'

  16-08-2016 22:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Band member Ritchie Neville says he was shocked and angry to discover adverts suggested the band would appear on stage at 10pm
  
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• Police probing mystery disappearance of Michael Martin launch a murder inquiry

  16-08-2016 21:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michael Martin, 25, was last seen at his home on Sidmouth Drive, Blackley, in the early hours of Sunday, August 7
  
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• Two jailed after trying to smuggle Albanian man into UK through Channel Tunnel

  16-08-2016 21:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ana-Maria Roman and Skender Amati, both from Manchester, have been jailed after being stopped by Border Force officers in France
  
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• Suicidal patient died after waiting five times longer than target time at North Manchester A&E

  16-08-2016 21:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mental health service manager told Manchester Coroner’s Court their policies around such cases had not been changed
  
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• Courtroom shown shocking CCTV of moment 11-year-old boy is hit by car and killed outside mosque

  16-08-2016 20:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shahzaib’s parents left court while the jury was shown the CCTV.
  
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• Luke Garbutt: Wigan Athletic sign Everton left-back on loan

  16-08-2016 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship side Wigan Athletic sign Everton defender Luke Garbutt on loan until 2 January.
  
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• Class of 92 documentary returns to BBC One

  16-08-2016 19:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and Phil and Gary Neville are back following life in charge of Salford City FC
  
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• Flytipper who dumped waste in Saddleworth countryside arrested at Manchester Airport

  16-08-2016 19:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ciprian Sorica, 22, was fined £971 for dumping waste following a court hearing
  
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• MP Simon Danczuk 'did not hit wife Karen in Spain and was not drunk'

  16-08-2016 19:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Rochdale MP Mr Danczuk was detained by Spanish police after allegations of domestic violence at an apartment near Alicante
  
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• Rare baby zebra welcomed by staff at Chester Zoo

  16-08-2016 19:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Grevy’s zebra foal is one of the world’s most endangered wild species.
  
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• Drawing of Wayne Rooney on £50 note goes under the hammer

  16-08-2016 19:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The work by Michael Browne, known for his Art of the Game piece housed in the National Football Museum in Manchester, has gone for sale on eBay to help raise cash for charity
  
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• Up to 20 people involved in huge broad daylight fight on Salford street in which 'a gun was pulled'

  16-08-2016 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  By the time police arrived the men who had been involved in the incident had gone
  
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• Love Island stars enjoyed a reunion in Manchester

  16-08-2016 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Favourites from the ITV2 dating show met up for lunch in the city at Rosso
  
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• Love Island stars enjoy a reunion in Manchester

  16-08-2016 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Favourites from the ITV2 dating show met up for lunch in the city at Rosso
  
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• 5ive fans left 'disgusted' by Bredbury Hall gig

  16-08-2016 19:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Stockport venue was flooded with Facebook complaints by angry fans of the boyband
  
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• MP Simon Danczuk spends two nights in Spanish police cell after arrest

  16-08-2016 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Simon Danzcuk spent two nights in a Spanish police cell after being arrested in Alicante following a row with his estranged wife, the BBC understands.
  
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• Stockport's up and coming musicians to be showcased at this year's Old Town Fringe Festival

  16-08-2016 18:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The three-day celebration of music, art, dance and street performance takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend
  
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• Michael Martin: Murder probe launched in search for missing man

  16-08-2016 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The disappearance of a man in Manchester is being treated as a murder investigation, police say.
  
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• First Look: Manchester Smokehouse and Cellar opens with BBQ pitmaster and a kitchen fuelled only by fire

  16-08-2016 18:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The restaurant boasts a wood-fired pizza oven, fire pit and a huge char-griller barbecue
  
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• LIVE: Police searching for missing Michael Martin believe he has been murdered as Blackley flat is cordoned off

  16-08-2016 18:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers are searching two properties in Blackley, one a flat on Victoria Avenue and another on Longton Road
  
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• Manager of Manchester's first cat cafe overwhelmed by support after shocking early morning arson attack

  16-08-2016 17:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A blaze started outside the venue in the Northern Quarter on Monday
  
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• A Level results day 2016 - what is UCAS Track and when is it available?

  16-08-2016 17:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  UCAS Track could allow you to get your results before your school opens - all your questions answered here
  
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• A Level results day 2016 - everything you need to know about Clearing

  16-08-2016 17:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A guide to how to access clearing and how it works. We'll update this article with the available courses
  
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• When do A Level results 2016 come out? Your guide to the big day and what comes next

  16-08-2016 17:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It can be a stressful day for many students, but don't panic. There's always a Plan B - even if you haven't come up with it yet
  
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• Shahzaib Hussain: Jury shown CCTV of collision that killed boy, 11

  16-08-2016 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage of the moment an 11-year-old boy was fatally injured in a collision with a car is played at the trial of the driver.
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Nick begs pregnant Leanne not to leave Weatherfield

  16-08-2016 16:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Could love be on the cards again for the ex partners on Corrie?
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Does Leanne leave Corrie?

  16-08-2016 16:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Could love be on the cards again for the ex partners on Corrie?
  
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• Families flock to take advantage of free school uniform offer by children's charity

  16-08-2016 16:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The shop run by Wood Street Mission opened its doors at 10am offering those on a low income the chance to pick up uniform and other school essentials free
  
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• Chewbacca star Peter Mayhew pays tribute to 'dear friend' Kenny Baker

  16-08-2016 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Actor who played R2-D2 in the first six Star Wars films died at the weekend aged 81
  
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• FC Steaua București vs Man City: Live updates from Champions League play-off, Hart latest

  16-08-2016 16:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All the buildup, match action and reaction from Manchester City's Champions League game with Romanian side Steaua Bucharest.
  
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• Police hunt for three men after two teenage girls are almost grabbed

  16-08-2016 15:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 15 year olds were sitting on a bench in Tameside when they were approached by three men in a silver Vauxhall Astra
  
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• The Manchester mums who changed their baby names after announcing them to the world

  16-08-2016 15:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's not a decision parents take lightly - and not always one they'll stick to
  
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• Melanie Sykes sizzles in a bikini on Las Vegas calendar shoot

  16-08-2016 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Boddingtons beer girl shows that she's still the Cream of Manchester
  
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• Vietnamese pho restaurant to open in Chorlton

  16-08-2016 15:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  PHÓ Bowl will be serving up some of Vietnam's favourite national dishes and street food in the South Manchester suburb
  
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• Man dials 999 to report neighbour gardening topless

  16-08-2016 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police in Salford revealed some of the ridiculous reasons people call them
  
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• WATCH: Lisa Riley does the splits live on Loose Women

  16-08-2016 14:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The slimmed-down former Strictly Come Dancing favourite dropped into the splits to the delight of the audience
  
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• Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk arrested in Spain

  16-08-2016 14:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The M.E.N. understands that Mr Danczuk was arrested on Monday morning in connection with a reported incident on Sunday night at an apartment in Algorfa, near Alicante
  
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• The rescue of this squirrel with its head stuck in a cup might just make your day

  16-08-2016 14:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency responders come to assistance of squirrel caught in nutty situation
  
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• Manchester Pride 2016: two more acts announced for Big Weekend

  16-08-2016 14:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The annual August Bank Holiday event is taking shape
  
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• Harry Potter is screening in Manchester with a live orchestra

  16-08-2016 14:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans can watch The Philosopher's Stone while a symphony orchestra brings the score to life on stage
  
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• Battlefield 1 public beta announced for PS4, XBox One and PC

  16-08-2016 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  EA has announced that gamers on Xbox One, PlayStation4 and PC will be able to play the game for free in August - months before it is released
  
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• Dom Manfredi: Wigan Warriors winger ruled out for the season

  16-08-2016 13:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors winger Dom Manfredi is ruled out for the rest of the Super League season with a long-term knee injury.
  
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• Police called after yobs break into a pavilion and torch bandstand at Stockport park

  16-08-2016 12:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Firefighters also sent to the blaze and ask residents to keep vigilant for other incidents
  
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• Trial continues of motorist accused of causing death of boy, 11, in car crash outside mosque

  16-08-2016 12:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Henry Brandon Barker, 20, of Hampton Road, Failsworth, is charged with causing the death of Shazaib Hussain by dangerous driving in Ashton-under-Lyne in February
  
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