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• Greater Manchester is 'illegal monkey capital' of the country

  01-09-2016 23:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA believes Mancunians are keeping more monkeys as pets than anywhere else - and say many are suffering squalid conditions
  
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• Who is Kit Walsh? Profile of woman who took 'almost gleeful participation' in the murder of Sadie Hartley

  01-09-2016 22:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kit Walsh celebrated the murder plot with Sarah Williams by singing Abba's Mamma Mia
  
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• Hundreds expected at Platt Fields picnic to celebrate life of tragic MP Jo Cox

  01-09-2016 22:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Singer Billy Bragg and others will perform at the Picnic in the Park on Saturday, backed by MP's family and campaign group Hope Not Hate
  
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• In full - how plans for the murder of Sadie Hartley were revealed in bizarre diary entries

  01-09-2016 20:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sarah Williams' accomplice Katrina Walsh wrote a 'remarkable and compelling' record of their actions
  
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• In full - how plans for the murder of Sadie Hartley was revealed in bizarre diary entries

  01-09-2016 20:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sarah Williams' accomplice Katrina Walsh wrote a 'remarkable and compelling' record of their actions
  
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• Watch the terrifying moment thug dragged woman through street and robbed her

  01-09-2016 20:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kyle Williams' attack was captured on CCTV - now has been caged for four years and eight months
  
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• Teacher struck off for hitting student as classmates filmed the pair 'squaring up' on their phones

  01-09-2016 20:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michael Nosiama has been banned from the classroom after telling Year 11 pupil 'I'll f*** you up'
  
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• Andy Burnham calls on Theresa May to put 'her money where her mouth is' on Northern Powerhouse

  01-09-2016 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Labour mayoral candidate took the unusual step of holding a joint press conference with his counterpart in Merseyside, Steve Rotherham
  
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• Groom arrested on wedding night is back in court – this time for attacking his wife

  01-09-2016 19:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nicholas Bigland and his wife were held by police after they argued and screamed abuse at a staff member of the Hilton Hotel on Deansgate after their wedding
  
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• Samia Ghadie shares adorable family photo from her emotional wedding day

  01-09-2016 19:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Coronation Street actress looks the picture of happiness on her big day with her new husband and children
  
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• Unflinching portraits of poverty show the shocking scale of Manchester's housing crisis in the 60s and 70s

  01-09-2016 19:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nick Hedges' photos of the shocking living conditions families faced in parts of Manchester and Salford go on show at The Whitworth this month to mark Shelter's 50th anniversary
  
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• These shocking pictures show what poverty was like in Manchester in the 60s and 70s

  01-09-2016 19:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nick Hedges' photos of the shocking living conditions families faced in parts of Manchester and Salford will feature in an exhibition to mark Shelter's 50th anniversary
  
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• Pervert primary school teacher secretly filmed pupils getting changed for their PE class

  01-09-2016 19:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Gary Ellins, who taught at Micklehurst All Saints Primary School in Mossley, has now been jailed for 12 months
  
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• A TV-themed dinner made entirely from DESSERT is taking over Manchester's Old Granada Studios

  01-09-2016 19:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  New bakery and ice cream bar MilkJam is hosting a hidden banquet as part of Manchester Food and Drink Festival
  
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• Son in desperate plea to find missing mum who had just broken off friendship with American man

  01-09-2016 19:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joanne Nolan, from Clifton, had met a man while playing Clash of Clans
  
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• Longest road-sharing cycle route in the country opens in Greater Manchester

  01-09-2016 19:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Launch completes first phase of '£42m cycling revolution'
  
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• Van driver admits killing mum in hit and run on Princess Parkway and is warned he faces jail

  01-09-2016 18:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Metcalfe, 26, was told it is 'highly likely' he will go to prison after pleading guilty at Manchester Crown Court
  
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• The Oreo van is coming to Manchester to give away free cookies

  01-09-2016 18:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The vegan sweet treat is taking a road trip across the UK - including Manchester
  
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• Teen who found his twin sister dead passes GCSEs with flying colours - and dedicates his success to her

  01-09-2016 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Patrick Jevons was 12 when his sister Jessica died in a tragic accident
  
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• Sadie Hartley murder: Sunny Bank Road house up for sale

  01-09-2016 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The house which saw Sadie Hartley murdered by Sarah Williams has seen it's price reduced
  
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• Minute's applause planned for teenage footballer Zoe Tynan

  01-09-2016 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A minute's applause is to be held at top flight football games to honour footballer Zoe Tynan who died when she was hit by a train.
  
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• John Dalton: a celebration of the man who put Manchester on the map of the modern world

  01-09-2016 18:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tour guide Ed Glinert explains the importance of one of Manchester's most celebrated figures
  
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• These new sweets are made with ACTUAL booze and you can buy them in Manchester

  01-09-2016 18:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rejoice as gummy pints, rose gummy bears and Champagne bears exist in the world
  
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• Who is Sarah Williams? Sadie Hartley's killer in profile

  01-09-2016 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Williams began an affair with Ian Johnston - Sadie Hartley's partner - after meeting him at the Chill Factore
  
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• Family launches search to find friends of popular transport enthusiast to give him 'the send off he deserves'

  01-09-2016 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The family of the late Tony Fowler are inviting anyone who knew him to pay their respects at his funeral, after he passed away aged just 49
  
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• Who was Sadie Hartley?

  01-09-2016 17:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The successful businesswoman is fondly remembered by all who knew her
  
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• £1bn plan to double the size of MediaCityUK is given the green light as Salford's incredible growth continues

  01-09-2016 17:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Planning bosses have given the go-ahead for the huge expansion plan - 'phase two' of the Quays project
  
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• Salford man ran 27 marathons in 27 days across Malawi to raise cash for orphanage charity

  01-09-2016 17:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rendall completed the 708 mile route along the whole of Malawi
  
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• Facebook satellite rocket SpaceX explodes on launchpad

  01-09-2016 17:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Falcon 9, owned by billionaire Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies, suffered a 'catastrophic abort' during a test fire
  
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• Thrillseekers trapped as Smiler rollercoaster at Alton Towers stops in mid-air

  01-09-2016 17:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Reports on social media claim people on the ride had been left hanging for more than an hour
  
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• Lifetime ban for maths teacher who slapped pupil

  01-09-2016 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A maths teacher who slapped a pupil in the face after "squaring up" to him receives a lifetime ban.
  
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• Murder of Sadie Hartley timeline: From Chill Factore meeting to brutal love rival killing

  01-09-2016 17:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sadie Hartley was paralysed with a stun gun before being stabbed up to 40 times on her doorstep
  
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• Theresa May urged to end 'confusion' over northern powerhouse

  01-09-2016 17:28
  
  Labour mayoral candidates Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram ask prime minister to clarify plans for devolutionTheresa May has been urged to end a “summer of speculation and confusion” about the future of the northern powerhouse project.Labour’s metro mayoral hopefuls, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, have jointly written to the prime minister, asking her to clarify her plans for further devolution in England and to make a clear commitment to the High Speed 3 scheme to link the ci
  
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• The Voice auditions come to Manchester - but this time it's just for kids

  01-09-2016 17:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of talented children headed to the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel for auditions for a new series of The Voice - just for kids - on ITV
  
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• Pop-up dome theatre coming to Love Eccles Festival

  01-09-2016 17:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Roundabout mobile theatre will be based in the Salford town for the community arts and music festival
  
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• Hair salon celebrating its 40th anniversary - with £2.75 cut and blow drys

  01-09-2016 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  That's how much it cost when Oranges Hair Salon in Cheadle Hulme was first opened in 1976
  
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• Butt reveals how Manchester United academy is getting back on track - exclusive

  01-09-2016 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Man United youth system is in the process of a revamp and academy chief Nicky Butt has been leading the changes.
  
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• MediaCityUK set to 'double in size' with £1bn expansion

  01-09-2016 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £1bn expansion of the MediaCityUK is approved by councillors in Salford which could see the site double in size.
  
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• First Look: Pollen Bakery on serving Manchester's tastiest loaves

  01-09-2016 16:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Sheffield Street bakery will be the first to champion the 'well-done' bake in Manchester
  
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• RAF serviceman who brutally assaulted girlfriend dodges jail

  01-09-2016 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Senior aircraftman Martin Parry left his victim with a swollen eye ‘the size of a tennis ball’ and a cheek wound ‘oozing blood’ after punching her repeatedly and ‘knocking her out cold’, a court heard
  
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• Braiden Prescott loses battle with cancer after fighting the disease for the third time

  01-09-2016 15:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Boogie Storm performed for the youngster at a surprise birthday party to celebrate him turning seven last month
  
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• Watch moment Sadie Hartley killer leads police across farmland to where murder weapons were buried

  01-09-2016 15:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The dramatic footage also shows Katrina Walsh collapsed and sobbing on the floor of the police station after being arrested
  
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• In pictures: Record crowds enjoy Roughleys Bike Show in Stockport

  01-09-2016 15:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  More than 7,000 people turn out for the annual event, helping raise thousands for charity
  
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• Taxi bosses hit with £315,000 bill for just three months' worth of water

  01-09-2016 15:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Managers at Supa Cars were stunned when they received the astonishing bill
  
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• Manchester hosts four-day fiesta as Spanish Festejar returns

  01-09-2016 14:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Food, live music and flamenco dance classes will all be part of the action in Albert Square this weekend
  
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• Andy Warhol's artwork is coming to The Whitworth

  01-09-2016 14:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The exhibition opens at the Oxford Road gallery in November
  
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• Women's Champions League: Chelsea face Wolfsburg, Hibernian play Bayern Munich

  01-09-2016 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea Ladies are drawn to face Wolfsburg in the Women's Champions League last 32, while Hibernian face Bayern Munich.
  
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• Who is Cel Spellman? Everything you need to know about the new star of Cold Feet

  01-09-2016 14:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The actor and radio presenter arrives on our screens on Monday in the new series of the ITV show
  
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• Councillor crashed BMW into three parked cars at 3am

  01-09-2016 14:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sean Serridge was convicted after crashing and abandoning his car at the scene
  
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• The life-size ET puppet that will melt your heart - and it's coming to Manchester

  01-09-2016 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The animatronic copy of Steven Spielberg's loveable alien is coming to Manchester's For The Love Of Sci-Fi convention
  
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