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• Gold-winning Olympian Kate Richardson-Walsh will be Team GB's flag bearer at closing ceremony

  21-08-2016 23:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Being held at the Maracanã it will be a chance for Britain’s athletes to celebrate coming second place in the games - with 27 gold medals
  
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• Rain fails to put a dampener on fun as crowds turn out for annual Rochdale Feel Good Festival

  21-08-2016 23:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There were live performances from community groups and local musicians
  
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• Little Belters reduce Dragons' Den tycoon Touker Suleyman to tears

  21-08-2016 23:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Little Belters, made up of kids aged 5 to 11 years, belted out their own arrangement of 'King’ by Years & Years during Sunday night's programme.
  
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• Family 'devastated' after dream holiday cancelled by tour operator after it was sold at wrong price

  21-08-2016 21:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kristopher Meredith -  who booked the 15-day break to Florida for six people for £1,400 - received an email telling him the holiday has been cancelled
  
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• No meat served at Morrissey gig as devout vegan shows slaughterhouse footage during set

  21-08-2016 21:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The music icon got mixed reactions for his decisions
  
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• Mike Toolan and co-host Kelly Pegg join Jake Quickenden for launch of new M&S store

  21-08-2016 20:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Key 103's Mike and Kelly provided entertainment at the new Marks and Spencer Lowry Outlet store
  
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• Key 103's Mike Toolan and co-host Kelly Pegg launch new M&S store

  21-08-2016 20:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mike and Kelly provided entertainment at the new Marks and Spencer Lowry Outlet store
  
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• Did you know Greater Manchester had its own flag?

  21-08-2016 20:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here's what you need to know about our very own flag
  
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• Samia Ghadie marries Sylvain Longchambon in "love filled" wedding day

  21-08-2016 20:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Coronation Street beauty married professional ice skater Sylvain yesterday
  
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• Sadie Hartley murderer's sidekick feared death by prawns at hands of Sarah Williams

  21-08-2016 20:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Katrina Walsh plotted with Sarah Williams to kill Sadie Hartley at her Helmshore home
  
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• Police appeal for missing woman, 44, last seen in Clifton

  21-08-2016 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for Joanne Nolan, 44, who was last seen in the Clifton area of Salford at 7pm on Saturday evening
  
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• Real Housewives of Cheshire fashion queen Seema Malhotra is also a TV star in America

  21-08-2016 19:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Seema's clothing features in the Real Housewives reality TV franchise across the United States
  
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• 'Eccentric' retired teacher is branded a benefits cheat after renting out his one-bedroom council flat on Airbnb

  21-08-2016 19:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anthony Whewell, 64, earned more than £9,000 by letting out his tiny flat as a ‘bed and breakfast’ for almost four years
  
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• Things to do with kids in Manchester on Monday

  21-08-2016 19:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The best summer holiday events and activities across Greater Manchester on Monday August 22
  
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• Bolton single punch attack victim 'critical'

  21-08-2016 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who hit is head on the floor after he was felled by one punch is "very poorly", according to Greater Manchester Police.
  
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• Here's when the Manchester Olympic parade could be held

  21-08-2016 18:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Council chiefs want to make sure that as many people as possible can celebrate our Olympians' and Paralympians' achievements
  
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• Man in serious condition after violent attack on Market Street

  21-08-2016 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The male suffered a blow to the back of the head and had his wallet and mobile telephone stolen in the attack
  
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• Man in serious condition after getting attacked on Market Street

  21-08-2016 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The male suffered a blow to the back of the head and had his wallet and mobile telephone stolen in the attack
  
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• The Qualifiers: Featherstone Rovers 18-30 Leigh Centurions

  21-08-2016 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Centurions edge closer to a Super League return, beating Featherstone to extend their 100% start to the Qualifiers.
  
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• Artists draw Premier League goals to support charities

  21-08-2016 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A global community of artists is drawing every goal scored by six Premier League teams this year.
  
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• Watch the moment police arrest Sadie Hartley's killer in her bed at 3am

  21-08-2016 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dramatic footage shows the arrest ahead of an ITV programme detailing the ins and outs of the case
  
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• Watch as crowds flock to see Scots Guardsman steam into Stockport

  21-08-2016 16:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Crowds packed out the platform to welcome the train that starred in a film and was used to promote a hit song
  
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• Family return from holiday to find meet and greet parking firm have LOST their car

  21-08-2016 16:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Teacher Cavan Simmonds and his family had to pay £35 for a taxi home from the airport
  
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• Greater Manchester has more Olympic golds than Japan and France

  21-08-2016 15:38
  
  Region would be sixth on Rio 2016 medal table thanks to success of Team GB cyclists, many of whom live near city’s velodromeIf Greater Manchester was a country, it would currently be sitting in sixth place on the Olympic leaderboard, just behind Germany and Russia and ahead of Japan and France.Residents of the region have now won 14 gold medals, five silvers and one bronze in the Rio Games.Related: Rio 2016 Olympics: men's marathon gets under way, Mo Farah wins again – live!Continue
  
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• Greater Manchester has as many Olympic golds as Brazil and Spain

  21-08-2016 15:38
  
  Region’s success in Rio largely explained by success of Team GB cyclists, many of whom live near Manchester velodromeIf Greater Manchester was a country, it would currently be sitting level on the Olympic leaderboard with Spain and just behind host nation Brazil.Residents of the region have now won seven gold medals, four silvers and one bronze in the Rio Games.Related: Rio 2016 Olympics: men's marathon gets under way, Mo Farah wins again – live!Continue reading...
  
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• Coronation Street star Colson Smith has lost three and a half stone after hitting the gym

  21-08-2016 15:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Colson who plays Craig Tinker "feels like an athlete" after joining Ultimate Performance in Manchester
  
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• Gary Barlow "checks out the competition" ahead of Take That's residency in Las Vegas

  21-08-2016 14:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Take That are taking their thrilling live shows across the pond to Sin City
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Maria has a nasty shock when she finds a burglar in her flat

  21-08-2016 13:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The single mum is left panicked when she comes face to face with an intruder in her home
  
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• Man City defender Stones opens up about Guardiola's impact on his game

  21-08-2016 13:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new Man City defender John Stones has settled quickly and looks set for the very top of the game under Pep Guardiola.
  
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• Man fighting for life after being punched in Bolton town centre

  21-08-2016 12:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 46-year-old is in a critical condition after the incident on Bradshawgate
  
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• Manchester United star Mkhitaryan backed by Mourinho

  21-08-2016 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan is yet to make his full debut but impressed in the win vs Southampton.
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Sunday, August 21

  21-08-2016 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Review: Morrissey at Manchester Arena

  21-08-2016 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sarah Walters sees the return of Manchester's prodigal son and finds age is yet to mellow Mozza
  
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