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• Morrissey takes a pop at Labour mayoral candidate Andy Burnham for not being local and asks 'where's Alf Roberts?'

  20-08-2016 23:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He also attacked MPs saying: "Cows do not start wars. Badgers do not start wars. Politicians start wars and they love it."
  
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• Claudio Bravo: Manchester City and Barcelona in 'agreement' over goalkeeper

  20-08-2016 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barcelona say they "have the beginning of an agreement" over the transfer of goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to Manchester City.
  
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• Phil Parkinson: Bolton Wanderers manager praises team's mentality

  20-08-2016 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bolton manager Phil Parkinson praises his team's character as they match their best start to a season in 82 years.
  
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• Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss 'surprised' by players' quality

  20-08-2016 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manager Pep Guardiola says he has been "surprised" by the quality of his Manchester City side this season.
  
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• The 7 weirdest things on sale at Sexhibition - the biggest erotic festival in Manchester

  20-08-2016 20:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One of the festival highlights is browsing the hundreds of stalls, selling kinky gifts and treats for the adventurous and the brave.
  
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• James Wilson: Manchester United striker joins Derby County on loan

  20-08-2016 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Striker James Wilson joins Championship side Derby County on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season.
  
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• Metrolink thug who terrorised and bullied fellow passengers for 'cigs and Rizla' is jailed

  20-08-2016 20:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ryan Bibby pestered people on the Rochdale to Ashton-under-Lyne line
  
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• Watch: This is what it's like to go to Sexhibition - the biggest erotic festival in Manchester

  20-08-2016 20:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hint: leather, glitter, and latex feature heavily.
  
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• Sutton United 2-0 Macclesfield Town

  20-08-2016 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National League newcomers Sutton made it three wins in a row with a 2-0 victory at home to Macclesfield.
  
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• Labour leadership Owen Smith hopeful describes Manchester Olympic parade as 'tokenistic'

  20-08-2016 19:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester beat off competition from Leeds and Leicester to host the prestigious event
  
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• Labour leadership hopeful Owen Smith describes Manchester Olympic parade as 'tokenistic'

  20-08-2016 19:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester beat off competition from Leeds and Leicester to host the prestigious event
  
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• Rochdale 0-1 Milton Keynes Dons

  20-08-2016 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scott Wootton's 94th-minute header earns MK Dons a 1-0 victory at Rochdale in League One.
  
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• Mum who dedicated her life to searching for her missing son died not knowing what happened to him, inquest hears

  20-08-2016 19:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ciaron Nuttall vanished without a trace in 2011 after a family row
  
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• Bury 0-1 Oldham Athletic

  20-08-2016 19:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oldham claim a 1-0 win at local rivals Bury to register their first League One victory of the season.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Fleetwood Town

  20-08-2016 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josh Vela ensures Bolton equal their best start to a league season in 82 years with a late goal to beat Fleetwood.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 4-3 Wigan Athletic

  20-08-2016 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas Lam scores a 93rd-minute winner for Nottingham Forest in a seven-goal thriller against Wigan.
  
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• National Lottery results: Winning Lotto numbers for the rollover jackpot on Saturday, August 20

  20-08-2016 18:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  See if the big money balls have dropped to change your life tonight with the jackpot
  
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• Guardiola reacts to Man City fans' terrace chant

  20-08-2016 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester City supporters have already come up with a song for Pep Guardiola
  
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• Why Morrissey has the most loyal fanbase in the music industry

  20-08-2016 17:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ahead of Morrissey's gig at Manchester Arena, M.E.N reporter Rob Pollard ponders the extreme devotion of the former Smiths frontman's fans
  
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• Lutalo Muhammad tells of last-second heartbreak that caused him to miss out on Olympic gold

  20-08-2016 17:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester-based taekwondo star took a head kick in the very last second
  
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• Super League: Warrington Wolves 14-11 Castleford Tigers

  20-08-2016 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Hughes scores a last-minute try for Warrington as the Wolves beat Castleford to secure a Super League play-off spot.
  
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• Man's body found in Rossendale river

  20-08-2016 16:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the River Ogden in Helmshore earlier today
  
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• If Manchester was a country it would be FOURTH in Olympic medal table

  20-08-2016 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We are beating the likes of Germany, France and Australia
  
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• If our Olympic medallists were Pokémon which would they be?

  20-08-2016 16:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Why Laura Trott is Pikachu and Bradley Wiggins is Blastoise...
  
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• It's a golden idea! Readers react to Olympic parade in Manchester

  20-08-2016 15:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  But some think it should be held in YORKSHIRE instead...
  
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• Nathan Cameron: Bury defender extends contract

  20-08-2016 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Nathan Cameron agrees a two-year extension to his contract with League One side Bury.
  
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• The unbelievable Manchester United reserve team Mourinho could turn to in September

  20-08-2016 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  New Man Utd manager has built a strong squad after bringing in four new signings this summer.
  
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• Manchester weather: Get your brollies ready as heavy rain expected

  20-08-2016 14:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Forecasters said the region will be battered by heavy rain and strong winds
  
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• What route will Manchester's National Olympic 'welcome home' parade take?

  20-08-2016 14:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We look at the likely routes for the celebration of Team GB's elite athletes
  
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• Mechanic rescues injured Kestrel all in a flap

  20-08-2016 13:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  RSPCA came to the aid of the bird after Philip Hadwen discovered it near the garage where he works
  
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• When will the National Olympic 'welcome home' parade in Manchester take place?

  20-08-2016 13:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We assess the possible dates
  
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• First Look: Manchester's first secret sex party pad

  20-08-2016 13:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  After years of pop-ups across the North West, Killing Kittens finally have their first permanent venue in a hidden old mill just north of Manchester
  
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• Glass Butter Beach festival cancelled today after storms batter North Wales

  20-08-2016 13:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Wolf Alice, Mystery Jets  and Andy C were set to perform at the Abersoch weekend festival
  
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• Glass Butter Beach festival cancelled after storms batter North Wales

  20-08-2016 13:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Wolf Alice, Mystery Jets  and Andy C were set to perform at the Abersoch weekend festival
  
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• A map showing penis sizes around the world is now a thing

  20-08-2016 12:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The manhood map reveals sizes across the globe
  
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• Where can I see the Scots Guardsman steam train this weekend?

  20-08-2016 11:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The historic locomotive - and rival to the Flying Scotsman - will pass through Stockport and Manchester
  
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• Drug addict who set his two Bullmastiff dogs on friend and police officers is jailed

  20-08-2016 10:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ross McIntyre, 41, also stabbed his victim in the arm
  
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• Drug addict who set his two Bullmastif dogs on friend and police officers is jailed

  20-08-2016 10:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ross McIntyre, 41, also stabbed his victim in the arm
  
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• Stoke vs Man City LIVE: Report and reaction and Aguero and Nolito braces earn Blues big win

  20-08-2016 10:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All the action from the bet365 Stadium as Manchester City take on Mark Hughes' Stoke City side in the lunchtime kick-off.
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Saturday, August 20

  20-08-2016 10:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Five apps to help you get the most from the great outdoors

  20-08-2016 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's sort of summer, so it's time to leave the house and head for the hills. These apps will help you survive, not get wet, and get home safely...
  
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• Don't get in a tinny temper with your stereo system

  20-08-2016 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here are some beautiful Bluetooth speakers and headphones to help you make the most of you mobile music
  
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• Coronation Street will be transformed into a sporting arena to celebrate Team GB heroics

  20-08-2016 07:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Badminton, table tennis and climbing will all take place on the famous cobbles
  
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• Team GB to receive celebration fit for heroes, Theresa May says

  20-08-2016 01:01
  
  Prime minister hails record medal haul at Rio Olympics and announces victory parades in Manchester and LondonTeam GB’s Olympic medallists from the Rio Games will be given “a celebration fit for heroes”, with two victory parades in London and Manchester, Theresa May has announced.“For the past fortnight, the people of the United Kingdom have been filled with pride as we’ve watched our Olympians take victory in so many sports with power, grace and control. In every di
  
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• Manchester and London to host Olympic celebrations

  20-08-2016 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The success of Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars is to be celebrated with events in Manchester and London, PM Theresa May has announced.
  
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• Paul Pogba: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho praises 'fantastic' midfielder

  20-08-2016 00:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praises "fantastic" midfielder Paul Pogba after his first start in the 2-0 win over Southampton.
  
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• Hockey gold for TeamGB is a double win for Greater Manchester

  20-08-2016 00:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kate Richardson-Walsh and Nicola White were key to victory and add to our amazing Olympic haul
  
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