Manchester news

• UKIP's challenge to Labour in Oldham

  27-09-2016 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oldham has traditionally been an electoral stronghold for Labour, but the party is facing a mounting challenge from UKIP.
  
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• Marks and Spencer to open new food store in Chorlton

  27-09-2016 23:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Retail giant set to move in to the former Blockbuster site on Barlow Moor Road
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn to pledge national fund to help areas affected by high levels of immigration

  27-09-2016 23:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It is unclear how much the fund will cost, but details are expected to be announced in his speech tomorrow
  
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• Crown lawyers decide no one will be prosecuted over death of fireman Stephen Hunt in Manchester

  27-09-2016 22:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stephen’s family said the decision was ‘disappointing’ and sent ‘out the completely wrong message’
  
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• Crown lawyers decide no one to be prosecuted over death of fireman Stephen Hunt in Manchester

  27-09-2016 22:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stephen’s family said the decision was ‘disappointing’ and sent ‘out the completely wrong message’
  
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• How Labour would fix Greater Manchester's failing schools

  27-09-2016 22:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton-Under-Lyne, told the M.E.N. councils across the region needed more control over academies and free schools
  
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• The pop up fair where you can bag designer fashions for as little as ONE POUND

  27-09-2016 22:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sample fashions from a brand worn by the likes of model Gigi Hadid are going on sale at a one day event
  
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• Kevin de Bruyne: Manchester City midfielder out for up to three weeks

  27-09-2016 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will miss up to three weeks with a hamstring injury, manager Pep Guardiola says.
  
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• 11 essential shows on sale in Manchester this week: Mrs Brown's Boys, Michael Kiwanuka, Iron Maiden, Kraftwerk

  27-09-2016 21:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Plus dates from The Stone Roses - even though they're missing out their home town
  
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• Students get stuck in to late night shopping lock in at Manchester Arndale

  27-09-2016 20:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The annual Manchester Student Night Out has attracted thousands of shoppers hungry for discounts - as well as some spectacular live turns
  
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• Amazing sunset over Greater Manchester in pictures

  27-09-2016 20:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You sent us lots of photos of the sunset - and they are absolutely stunning
  
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• Sam Allardyce apologises as he leaves his job as England boss after just 67 days and one match

  27-09-2016 20:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Contract terminated in 'mutual agreement' and Steve Bruce now favourite with the bookies
  
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• Mum of five-year-old Josh McCormack who has terminal brain cancer makes desperate plea for help to 'save our boy'

  27-09-2016 20:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "If anyone can help us to try and save our boy please please do"
  
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• Boy, 15, caught with 37 bags of cannabis, cash and mobile phones in Piccadilly Gardens

  27-09-2016 19:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The huge haul and arrest was revealed by city centre police as part of an anti-drugs operation
  
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• 'My dad stole my life after taking my virginity at the age of 11 - and now I've finally got justice'

  27-09-2016 19:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paedophile Albert Starkie, 80, of Wythenhsawe, took his daughter Karen Lockhart's virginity when she was just 11 - but now faces rest of life in jail
  
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• Media City restaurant Damson shuts down

  27-09-2016 19:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Owners Steve Pilling and Simon Stanley have ceased trading at the Salford Quays site
  
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• Vegans, a minion and Wonder Woman take on the BIG Stockport Run

  27-09-2016 19:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Event had its best ever turnout
  
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• Watch: Afternoon road-rage brawl brings traffic to standstill on Princess Parkway

  27-09-2016 18:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Footage shows three men fighting between vehicles in the middle of the carriageway of one of Manchester's busiest roads
  
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• Travel agent who dreamt of learning to fly will soon be the pilot of a Dreamliner

  27-09-2016 18:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Thomson First Officer's story to inspire budding pilots
  
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• The Apprentice 2016: Meet the Manchester contestant and her competition on the BBC One show

  27-09-2016 18:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Jeffery is up against a makeup artist, former semi-professional footballer and a sausage manufacturer to impress Lord Alan Sugar
  
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• Disgusted mum writes 'clean me now' on filthy hospital floor

  27-09-2016 18:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shelby Peel was sitting in the children's waiting room at Tameside Hospital when she noticed how dirty the floor was
  
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• Milkman named best in the country for his great service

  27-09-2016 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  His bosses said his ‘punctuality, sunny smile and attention to detail’ helped him bag the title
  
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• Man accused of killing Tommy Bilton in double stabbing is cleared of murder

  27-09-2016 18:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Dalton, 24, was stabbed in the kidneys by Stubbs after violence broke out outside a house party on Oldham’s Eldon Street estate last year
  
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• Win tickets to premiere of Oasis film Supersonic with Liam Gallagher Q&A

  27-09-2016 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We've got tickets to give away to the Manchester premiere of the film, where Liam himself will be among the VIP guests
  
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• Oldham rapist jailed for 'vile sex attacks' on Christmas works do

  27-09-2016 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man from Greater Manchester who raped a woman at a Christmas party has been jailed.
  
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• Appeal after convicted killer with cross tattoo on his forehead goes missing from Greater Manchester

  27-09-2016 17:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mark Ryder, who shot dead a love rival in 1993, was living here after his release from a life sentence
  
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• Missing teenager, 16, thought to be in Rochdale or Manchester city centre

  27-09-2016 17:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Courtney Rankin has been missing since Sunday, September 25
  
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• What is the OnePlus 3? What is their deal with O2? Everything you need to know

  27-09-2016 17:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chinese phone Company OnePlus agree exclusive deal with O2 to launch new device to rival both Samsung and Apple
  
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• Rochdale v Bolton Wanderers

  27-09-2016 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Rochdale and Bolton Wanderers.
  
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• Oasis reunion? I'd be there like a shot says Bonehead

  27-09-2016 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs will be reuniting with Liam Gallagher at least twice next month - and says he'd be up for an Oasis reunion too
  
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• WIN tickets to Oasis exhibition's VIP opening night in Manchester

  27-09-2016 17:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We've got 10 pairs of tickets to give away to the opening night of Chasing The Sun 1993 to 1997 at Old Granada Studios
  
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• Milton Keynes Dons v Bury

  27-09-2016 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Milton Keynes Dons and Bury.
  
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• Man wearing women's lingerie in the woods 'alarms' village

  27-09-2016 17:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are on the hunt for the man, and they think the bizarre sighting is connected to other strange incidents in the area
  
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• Charlton Athletic v Oldham Athletic

  27-09-2016 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Charlton Athletic and Oldham Athletic.
  
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• Stockport nurse takes on 'Wild Warrior' Challenge

  27-09-2016 17:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Karen Taylor from Cheadle Heath is raising money in honour of her husband and brother-in-law, who both suffer from a rare genetic disease
  
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• Champions League: Celtic v Manchester City

  27-09-2016 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Celtic and Manchester City.
  
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• Will we soon watch the football on virtual reality headsets?

  27-09-2016 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Experts at the Soccerex Convention, being held at Manchester Central this week, imagined a time when matches are watched on 3D headsets.
  
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• Schoolgirls hailed heroes after looking after injured pensioner who fell in park

  27-09-2016 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The three girls stayed with the elderly man until paramedics arrived at Buile Hill Park
  
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• U-turn over Greater Manchester firefighter sacking plan

  27-09-2016 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Proposals to sack every firefighter in Greater Manchester and only reinstate those agreeing to a new rota are dropped.
  
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• The best restaurants in Manchester according to the AA

  27-09-2016 16:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There were some big wins as the AA Hospitality Awards were handed out - how many of these can you tick off the list?
  
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• Peter Stringer: Sale Sharks scrum-half suffers arm injury

  27-09-2016 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sale Sharks scrum-half Peter Stringer could be out for up to three months with a torn biceps injury.
  
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• Super head in charge of troubled academy chain is to retire

  27-09-2016 16:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dame Dana Ross-Wawrzynski will step down as chief executive of Bright Futures Educational Trust
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: David Platt looks 'left for dead' in next week's Corrie

  27-09-2016 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The grieving hairdresser is left bloody and battered in shock scenes
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: David Platt 'left for dead' in next week's Corrie

  27-09-2016 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The grieving hairdresser is left bloody and battered in shock scenes
  
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• Has Gino D'Acampo created Manchester's best baby changing room?

  27-09-2016 16:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Free baby wipes, baby oil and even nappies - Gino D'Acampo's restaurant baby changing facility has been getting the thumbs up from parents in the city
  
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• CCTV appeal after rare £1,000 bike stolen from a train

  27-09-2016 15:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Brompton bicycle was stolen from a service while it was waiting at Levenshulme station
  
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• Manchester Food and Drink Festival throws another banquet inside London Road Fire Station

  27-09-2016 15:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The event will give diners one last chance to dine inside the Victorian landmark's spectacular old engine hall
  
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• Man raped one woman and sexually assaulted another after Christmas party

  27-09-2016 15:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Josemar Costa, 28, preyed on the two victims following a festive night out clubbing in Oldham town centre in December 2014
  
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• Why one Manchester United youngster needs Mourinho to sell stars

  27-09-2016 15:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is doing his best to keep a big squad happy but it could have a negative impact.
  
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• Hollyoaks sexual consent storyline wins high praise

  27-09-2016 15:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Actor Ben Ryan Davies says he's glad to be raising awareness with his role as ladies' man Nick Savage
  
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