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• Police called to Greater Manchester schools to deal with more than 3,000 violent incidents in five years

  08-09-2016 23:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers were also called to primary and secondary schools to investigate 400 complaints about sex offences over the same period
  
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• Murder investigation after eight-month-old baby boy dies from 'multiple injuries'

  08-09-2016 22:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 24-year-old man and 25-year-old woman have been arrested and remain in custody for questioning
  
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• Rio Paralympics 2016: Dame Sarah Storey wins 12th Paralympic gold medal

  08-09-2016 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dame Sarah Storey becomes the most successful British female Paralympian of all time by winning the C5 3,000m individual pursuit in Rio.
  
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• Inspiring runner takes on 21 marathons in just seven days

  08-09-2016 21:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Amy Hughes, 28, completed the challenge on a treadmill at The Trafford Centre to raise money for her charity the 53 Foundation.
  
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• Pensioner turns detective after falling victim to scam gang targeting vulnerable people on ‘sucker lists’

  08-09-2016 21:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Criminal gangs are selling data on the people most likely to respond to scams - with the elderly, recently bereaved and lonely most likely to be targeted
  
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• Concerns over missing teenager Camelia Lupu who has vanished from Stalybridge home

  08-09-2016 20:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old was last seen leaving her home address on Wednesday
  
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• Jason Manford forced to pull out of Middleton show due to ‘family emergency’

  08-09-2016 19:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The comedian was due to perform to a crowd of hundreds of fans during a sold out gig at Middleton Arena on Thursday night
  
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• GMP officer suspended over 'misuse of Hillsborough image'

  08-09-2016 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police officer is suspended on suspicion of gross misconduct over the alleged misuse of an image from the Hillsborough disaster.
  
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• Coronation Street star Bruno Langley cleared of failing to identify driver sought by police

  08-09-2016 19:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The court heard that Mr Langley - who plays Todd Grimshaw in the soap - had not received letters relating to a speeding offence
  
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• Man bundled into car at gunpoint by balaclava-wearing gang

  08-09-2016 19:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim was walking down Kingsway in Burnage when the three men jumped out and hauled him into the car before hitting him around the face with a weapon
  
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• What time is UFC 204 on?

  08-09-2016 18:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  UFC 204 takes place at the Manchester Arena but what time will it all kick off?
  
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• Barber slammed for banning women creates 'birds' table' outside

  08-09-2016 18:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jonny Shanahan says women can sit outside his shop in Barton Arcade and enjoy beer, champagne or prosecco
  
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• UFC 204 tickets, fight card and everything you need to know

  08-09-2016 18:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bisping takes on Henderson at Manchester Arena in October
  
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• Rio Paralympics 2016: Dame Sarah Storey qualifies for pursuit final

  08-09-2016 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dame Sarah Storey breaks her own world record to qualify for the final of the C5 3,000m individual pursuit at the Rio Paralympics.
  
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• Masterplan unveiled to build 1,000 homes, hotel, shops and office space in Piccadilly Basin

  08-09-2016 18:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The plans for the site involve the building the homes, as well as nearly 25,000 square metres of commercial, retail and leisure space
  
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• Thugs beat man to death outside chip shop before stealing £5 from his pocket

  08-09-2016 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Edward Wood, 50, was slumped in the doorway of Ocean’s Eleven Chip Shop, in Leigh, when he was attacked by Kevin Darbyshire and Dwayne Turner in May
  
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• How to get half price food at The Refuge - Manchester's hottest new restaurant

  08-09-2016 17:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Palace Hotel's new bar and restaurant is inviting people in for a week long 'soft' launch
  
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• Two jailed over Leigh chip shop assault death

  08-09-2016 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men who kicked and punched a "highly vulnerable" man outside a chip ship before stealing from his pockets are jailed.
  
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• FIFA 17 ratings - Rate the Manchester United players yourself

  08-09-2016 17:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new EA Sports game is out this month and the Man Utd players have individual ratings. Do you agree with them?
  
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• CBeebies backlash as Bing kills butterfly

  08-09-2016 17:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Parents have taken to social media to criticise the channel which also read out birthday cards on the wrong day
  
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• Infiniti Q60 coupé launch coming this October

  08-09-2016 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new, bigger and better model arrives in October
  
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• School which was on brink of failure now rated good and outstanding

  08-09-2016 16:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Moorside Community Primary in Swinton was labelled as ‘requires improvement’ in 2014 but inspectors have now given it a glowing report
  
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• Manchester Science Festival is bringing the Chronarium 'sleep lab' to Manchester Arndale

  08-09-2016 16:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Have a sleep in a massive hammock while scientists study your brain
  
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• Galliford secures role on housing frameworks worth £650m

  08-09-2016 16:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Galliford Try Partnerships has successfully secured a place on two affordable housing contracting frameworks in the North West, worth more than £650 million over the next four years.
  
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• Man bit the cheek of baby girl as she sat in her pushchair

  08-09-2016 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  ‘Jealous’ and ‘frustrated’ James George leant into the push chair as the baby was ‘restless and crying’ and bit her on the right cheek - because he wanted to spend time alone with his partner.
  
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• Good Pub Guide 2017's top 10 pubs revealed - and Greater Manchester has none

  08-09-2016 16:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Not a single Greater Manchester pub made it into this year's list
  
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• TOWIE hunks, X Factor stars and Real Housewives - a birthday party to remember for PR firm

  08-09-2016 16:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  RHOC's Tanya Bardsley and Leanne Brown, TOWIE's Arg and Dan Osborne and actors Gemma Merna and Jamie Lomas at Ledigo PR bash
  
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• Coronation Street star is bringing his tribe of actors to Stockport

  08-09-2016 16:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lee Boardman is expanding his theatre school, Actor Tribe, into Heaton Mersey
  
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• Manchester city centre's best pubs according to the Good Pub Guide 2017

  08-09-2016 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Smithfield and The Paramount are new entries for the city this year
  
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• Cyclist fighting for his life after being found on country lane

  08-09-2016 16:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The cyclist, from Sale, was discovered seriously injured on Long Lane, Spurstow, near Tarporley, at about 10.40am on September 4
  
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• Nursing home hit with string of abuse and neglect allegations 'set to close at end of the month'

  08-09-2016 15:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ashbourne House in Middleton has faced calls to shut following a series of claims about residents being mistreated
  
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• Trial of man accused of murdering Tommy Bilton - latest updates

  08-09-2016 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tommy, 19, suffered a fatal stab wound in an attack in the early hours of August 15 last year, at Ashton Road, Oldham
  
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• Dukes 92 celebrates 25 years in business by vowing to do good deeds

  08-09-2016 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The popular bar and restaurant, based in Castlefield, will cook for the homeless, work with charities and give out free food and drinks to customers to celebrate the anniversary
  
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• Ambulances will stop taking the sickest patients to North Manchester General Hospital to ensure safety

  08-09-2016 15:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  And some other patients will be taken to the nearest specialist centre instead
  
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• GP who went to work on his wedding day takes time from honeymoon to thank patients

  08-09-2016 14:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Last week the M.E.N. revealed how Dr Masud Prodhan treated a number of patients on the morning of his wedding to help struggling colleagues before getting hitched in the afternoon
  
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• Review: B.EAT STREET Manchester, Deansgate

  08-09-2016 14:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We try out the new food and drink development from the warped brains behind Friday Food Fight and Junkyard Golf Club
  
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• How one family are trying to 'put a smile back on the face' of a teenager battling cancer

  08-09-2016 14:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Declan Riley's family are appealing for help to buy him a dog to “put a smile back on his face” and get him back on his feet after undergoing gruelling treatment to remove a tumour on his spine
  
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• Gemma Atkinson shows off her spectacular abs after hitting back at body shaming trolls

  08-09-2016 14:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Emmerdale favourite shows keyboard warriors exactly why she's so proud of her gym-honed body
  
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• Guinness World Records: A supersized cat, a leaping llama and a man on fire - this year's weird and wonderful entries

  08-09-2016 14:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Take a look at the bizarre and beautiful feats of this year's entries
  
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• First day of school for girl born three months early with slim chance of survival

  08-09-2016 14:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Poppy Williams spent months in hospital fighting to survive after she was born weighing just 1lb 7oz
  
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• Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford watches friends play in non-league game

  08-09-2016 14:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was pictured cheering on his pals at Bacup Borough on Wednesday night
  
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• First Drive: 2016 Volvo V90

  08-09-2016 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A new take on the perennial estate
  
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• The Aldi security guard who paid for a pensioner's shopping has restored our faith in humanity...

  08-09-2016 13:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  And it turns out it's not the first time big-hearted Louis has stepped up in an hour of need
  
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• Premiership: Sale Sharks v Harlequins (Fri)

  08-09-2016 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Sale host Harlequins in Friday's Premiership fixture at AJ Bell Stadium (20:15 BST).
  
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• Costcutter store destroyed by huge fire

  08-09-2016 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called to Costcutter, on Kings Road in Ashton-under-Lyne, after fire broke out just before 6.45am
  
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• Coronation Street: Billy and Todd's relationship puts them in hot water with the bishop

  08-09-2016 13:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A complaint has been raised about their romance on Corrie  - and Billy is not happy
  
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• Review: Shawshank Redemption @ The Lowry

  08-09-2016 13:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The classic Stephen King novel and film has come to the stage at The Lowry
  
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• Mourners gather to pay tribute to volunteer who died in charity trek

  08-09-2016 13:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Farhad Zulfiqar, 27, passed away on Monday after catching pneumonia during the mountain climbing expedition in Morocco
  
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• Antony Cotton blasts Coronation Street gay sex scene critics

  08-09-2016 13:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Corrie actor was talking after viewers took to social media to criticise a scene between characters Todd and Billy earlier this week
  
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• Alton Towers Scarefest 2016: the terrifying Halloween park is back and here's everything you need to know

  08-09-2016 12:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A guide to all the zones and the biggest scares at the fun park
  
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