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• Coronation Street festive storylines hastily rewritten after Marc Anwar is sacked over Twitter rant

  25-09-2016 23:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A source on the ITV show said: "There are going to have to be lots of rewrites"
  
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• Wayne Rooney: Man Utd skipper still the club's main man, says Chris Smalling

  25-09-2016 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney remains the club's "main man" despite being dropped, says defender Chris Smalling.
  
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• Tyson Fury: Eddie Hearn does not think heavyweight champion will fight again

  25-09-2016 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Promoter Eddie Hearn does not think Tyson Fury will return to the ring after pulling out of his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko.
  
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• X Factor: Yes Lad fans left in tears after boyband dropped by Louis Walsh in favour of "joke" act

  25-09-2016 22:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans brand Louis Walsh's decision "a joke" after they were voted off tonight's Six Chair Challenge
  
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• One of the first Italian immigrants to bring ice cream to Manchester has died

  25-09-2016 22:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The brothers brought with them their ice cream expertise, honed in the mountain villages of their homeland, and a dairy dynasty was born.
  
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• Explosion leaves 70 homes without power in Chadderton

  25-09-2016 21:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fault with a transformer caused the disruption near to Cragg Road
  
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• Tributes paid to fallen GMP officers on National Police Memorial Day

  25-09-2016 21:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The chief constable of GMP, Ian Hopkins, was at a service in London
  
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• Amsterdam-bound flight diverted to Manchester - over reports of 'smoke in the cabin'

  25-09-2016 21:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fire crews meet diverted plane
  
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• Steph Houghton says joining Manchester City was a 'massive risk'

  25-09-2016 21:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City and England captain Steph Houghton admits she took a risk when joining the new WSL champions in 2014.
  
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• Police pull over two 'ZOMBIES' after reports of 'man biting a lady and assaulting her' on the M62

  25-09-2016 21:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A concerned member of the public said she saw a man biting a woman - but officers were in for a shock when they found the car in question
  
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• Huge fine for company which imported dangerous toys from China that could have choked children

  25-09-2016 20:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A company has been fined £18,000 for selling fake and counterfeit goods destined for the Christmas market.
  
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• Monarch Airlines strongly denies rumours it's in financial trouble after social media speculation

  25-09-2016 20:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Monarch tells customers the 'rumours are just that'
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Is David Platt going to murder Macca?

  25-09-2016 20:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The grieving Corrie hairdresser stands menacingly over thuggish Macca as he lies fighting for life in hospsital
  
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• Andy Burnham warns Labour faces 'terminal damage' unless party unites around Jeremy Corbyn

  25-09-2016 20:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Shadow Home Secretary has warned warring MPs to settle their differences
  
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• Calls for Coronation Street star Marc Anwar to face police investigation after astonishing rant on Twitter

  25-09-2016 19:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anwar has since been sacked from his role in Coronation Street
  
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• Only in Manchester: Some things will only ever happen in our city

  25-09-2016 19:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The wonderful sights to be seen in Manchester
  
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• Victoria Wood fans will get to choose between 'Bren' from Dinnerladies or 'Kimberley's Friend' for planned statue

  25-09-2016 18:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The popular Prestwich-born comedian died of cancer last month aged 62 and calls for a permanent memorial to her came soon afterwards
  
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• Mary Jones obituary

  25-09-2016 18:14
  
  My mother, Mary Jones, who has died aged 94, was a headteacher and passionate believer in social justice.She was born in Littleborough, Lancashire (now in Greater Manchester), the daughter of Alice (nee Backhouse) and Norman Pickup. While Mary was still young, the family moved to Crumpsall, Manchester. Her mother died when she was 11, after which she was raised primarily by her grandmother. Continue reading...
  
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• Harry Potter star Rupert Grint becomes Rupert Grunt - in Hogwarts slippers

  25-09-2016 18:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Harry Potter's Ron Weasley wore a pig mask and Hogwarts crest slippers for the filming of Snatch in Manchester
  
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• Olympics golden couple Jason Kenny and Laura Trott marry in private

  25-09-2016 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cycling Olympic champions Laura Trott and Jason Kenny, who have 10 gold medals between them, announce they have tied the knot in a private ceremony.
  
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• The Qualifiers: Batley Bulldogs 14-42 Salford Red Devils

  25-09-2016 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salford confirm their place in the Million Pound Game against Hull KR by beating Batley in their final Qualifiers game.
  
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• Man City Women make history and become Women's Super League champions for first time

  25-09-2016 17:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The result marks a remarkable season for Nick Cushing's unbeaten side, who have now won 13 of their last 15 league games.
  
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• Hollyoaks star Lysette Anthony on working with Dallas legend Linda Gray - and calling her "mummy"

  25-09-2016 17:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lysette reveals what it has been like to work with the 80s soap icon who played Sue Ellen in Dallas
  
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• Watch: Lotto millionaires go for Trafford Centre shopping trip in helicopter

  25-09-2016 17:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sharon and Nigel Mather from Sale were welcomed to the shopping mall with a red carpet, ‘security staff’ and ‘butlers’ with a tray of champagne
  
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• Watch: Lottery millionaires go for Trafford Centre shopping trip in helicopter

  25-09-2016 17:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sharon and Nigel Mather from Sale were welcomed to the shopping mall with a red carpet, ‘security staff’ and ‘butlers’ with a tray of champagne
  
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• Man City Women clinch WSL title

  25-09-2016 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City Women beat Chelsea Ladies 2-0 to win the Women's Super League title for the first time.
  
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• Five plans unveiled this week that could transform Manchester

  25-09-2016 16:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This week a number of big developments were unveiled or approved by planners
  
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• Revealed: Where Laura Trott and Jason Kenny got married

  25-09-2016 15:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The newlyweds kept the date and location of their wedding a close secret, but finally broke the news to fans on Sunday morning
  
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• Yes Lad - The X Factor boyband tipped to be the next Take That

  25-09-2016 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Yes Lad are on tonight's Six Chair Challenge - and Take That mastermind Nigel Martin-Smith believes they have what it takes
  
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• Labour supporters across Greater Manchester take to social media to say they are leaving party

  25-09-2016 12:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Some supporters aired their frustration on Twitter after Mr Corbyn’s convincing win over Owen Smith following a bitter campaign with 62 per cent of the vote
  
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• Coronation Street star sacked after shocking racist outburst on Twitter

  25-09-2016 12:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pakistan-born actor Marc Anwar joined the cobbles as love cheat Sharif Nazir in February 2014 as a member of the first Muslim family on the street
  
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• Golden couple Jason Kenny and Laura Trott marry in secret ceremony

  25-09-2016 11:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The record-breaking cycling stars kept the date and location of their wedding a close secret, but finally broke the news to supporters on Sunday morning
  
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• Speaking your language? Analysis shows how easy to understand your MP's House of Commons speeches are

  25-09-2016 10:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Figures from the MySociety website TheyWorkForYou.com have revealed which MPs are hardest and easiest to understand when they talk in the chamber
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'threatened to break' Raiola's legs over Paul Pogba Manchester United transfer

  25-09-2016 10:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United finally signed Paul Pogba last month and Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a warning for his agent Mino Raiola if the transfer collapsed.
  
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• Anthony Crolla: Briton set for Jorge Linares rematch after points defeat

  25-09-2016 09:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Crolla will get the chance for revenge against Jorge Linares next February or March, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn.
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Sunday, September 25

  25-09-2016 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Sunday September 24

  25-09-2016 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Trading standards officers discovered more than out of date butties in a Salford mini supermarket

  25-09-2016 08:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The owner of a mini supermarket has been fined £4,500 after being caught twice selling out of date sandwiches.
  
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• Guardiola believes Kolarov will be targeted by Europe's top clubs after transforming Man City defender

  25-09-2016 07:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Aleks Kolarov has been a revelation under Pep Guardiola - but will Manchester City be able to keep hold of the defender?
  
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• Manchester United news and transfer rumours LIVE Paul Pogba reaction to Leicester fixture

  25-09-2016 06:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United news is dominated by the fixture vs Leicester and the brilliance of Paul Pogba in Wayne Rooney's absence.
  
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• Anthony Crolla loses world title but his reputation remains intact after thrilling contest

  25-09-2016 01:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ultimately the lightweight king’s ring skills were just too much for his Mancunian rival, who left everything in the ring
  
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