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• Gareth Southgate says Wayne Rooney will continue as England captain

  29-09-2016 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney will continue in his role as England captain, interim manager Gareth Southgate confirms.
  
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• Manchester United 1-0 Zorya Luhansk

  29-09-2016 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United climb off the bottom of their Europa League group thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's second-half winner against Zorya Luhansk.
  
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• Super League: Warrington Wolves 18-10 St Helens

  29-09-2016 23:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves come from behind to beat St Helens and secure their place in Super League's Grand Final.
  
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• Mum's anger after footballer fake date scammers stole her identity

  29-09-2016 22:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sophie Pitham was shocked to discover her profile picture was being used by someone aiming to lure girls into fake dates with footballers
  
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• Rochdale MP calls on watchdog to investigate GMP over 'it's failure to protect children at Knowl View'

  29-09-2016 22:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The police watchdog should investigate GMP over its failure to protect children at Knowl View school, says MP Simon Danczuk.
  
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• Greater Manchester Police officer charged in cannabis probe

  29-09-2016 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police officer is charged with conspiracy to produce cannabis as part of an investigation into drugs supply in Greater Manchester.
  
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• Mum calls on motorbiking community to surprise son who has rare bone disorder on his 16th birthday

  29-09-2016 22:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michelle O'Donnell's son Peter is mad about motorbikes and wants to arrange a huge ride out for his 16th birthday
  
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• Coronation Street: Who was Ozzy the dog?

  29-09-2016 22:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A profile on Corrie favourite Maria's much loved pet Labrador who sadly died of cancer
  
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• How does your wage compare to other people your age? Enter your salary to find out

  29-09-2016 21:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Just type in where you’re from, your age and your salary on our easy-to-use widget and it will tell you
  
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• What's happening to the old Coronation Street cobbles?

  29-09-2016 20:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Photos revealed by a fans group show the soap’s much-loved old street minus its most famous feature - so where have they gone?
  
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• GMP officer charged with conspiracy to produce cannabis

  29-09-2016 20:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Daniel Aimson from Wigan, who was also charged with misconduct in a public office, was charged along with several other suspects
  
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• Mum of sex assault victim hits out at school after daughter's ordeal was ignored

  29-09-2016 20:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim confided in a counsellor but nothing was said for two years
  
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• Counsellor kept schoolgirl's sex assault secret for two years

  29-09-2016 20:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim confided in a counsellor but nothing was said for two years
  
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• Monarch 'still in talks' over licensing agreement ahead of Friday deadline

  29-09-2016 20:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The firm has until Friday to reapply for its expired Air Travel Organisers’ Licence or face being banned from selling package holidays
  
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• Manchester man arrested after allegations West Midlands laser tag arena used for child grooming

  29-09-2016 19:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man was held one day after a boy reportedly confided in a local shopkeeper
  
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• Hollyoaks star Ashley Taylor-Dawson to open new bar in Wilmslow

  29-09-2016 19:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Soap favourite Ashley is to open his new late night live music venue and cocktail bar Symposium in his home town in October
  
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• Man who murdered best pal after petty row is jailed for life

  29-09-2016 19:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jovan Martin repeatedly stabbed dad-of-one Kyle Hand to death in a violent street attack after a petty row escalated in Gorton earlier this year
  
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• Suspended South Yorkshire Police chief to challenge commissioner in court

  29-09-2016 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  South Yorkshire PCC Alan Billings suspended Mr Crompton in April and backed calls for him to resign immediately
  
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• Birkenhead lorry driver jailed for causing a mother's death

  29-09-2016 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A lorry driver who caused a mother's death by his dangerous driving is jailed for four-and-a-half years.
  
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• One dead and dozens injured after Hoboken station train crash in New Jersey

  29-09-2016 18:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  More than 100 people were injured in the crash which happened during the Thursday morning rush hour
  
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• Win UFC 204 tickets to watch Bisping vs Henderson at Manchester Arena

  29-09-2016 18:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They're the hottest tickets in town - and we've got two pairs to give away to the fight on Saturday October 8
  
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• Free PlayStation Plus games for October on PS4, PS3 and Vita

  29-09-2016 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sony is releasing six new games in October which PS Plus subscribers can download and play
  
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• Alan Turing statue returned to former glory after it was left ‘covered’ in wax

  29-09-2016 18:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The bronze statue in Sackville Gardens was pictured covered in wax two weeks after this year's Pride festival
  
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• What the Coronation Street set looked like in 1960

  29-09-2016 17:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie bosses have shared a nostalgic photo to mark the soap's 9,000th episode
  
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• Restoration work begins on historic aqueduct in Ashton-under-Lyne

  29-09-2016 17:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The aqueduct, which carries the Peak Forest Canal over the River Tame, is being transformed as part of a £500,000 project being carried out by the Canal and River Trust
  
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• Manchester International Festival's Giselle is wowing critics worldwide - the reviews so far

  29-09-2016 17:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here's what the national and international newspapers are making of Akram Khan's ballet
  
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• Super League: Wigan Warriors v Hull FC

  29-09-2016 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Wigan host Hull in Friday's Super League match at the DW Stadium (20:00 BST).
  
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• Million Pound Game: Hull KR v Salford Red Devils

  29-09-2016 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Hull KR host Salford Red Devils in The Million Pound Game at Lightstream Stadium (15:00 BST).
  
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• The Northern Lights could be visible over Greater Manchester this weekend

  29-09-2016 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Northern Lights have been spotted over Northumberland this week but they could be visible further south at the weekend
  
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• The Flying Scotsman like you’ve never seen it before... made entirely out of Lego

  29-09-2016 17:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The iconic steam train visited Manchester yesterday and Legoland Manchester got in on the action
  
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• Police issue picture of men they want to speak to after assault outside nightclub

  29-09-2016 16:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old victim was involved in an argument inside Factory 251 nightspot before being brutally assaulted by two men on Charles Street after he left
  
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• 50,000 rare records have been found at this derelict shop in Newton Heath – and they could be yours for FREE

  29-09-2016 16:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Record collectors are flocking to the shop to help themselves to the haul
  
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• A new Manchester bar is giving away FREE birthday beers

  29-09-2016 16:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This is how you can bag yourself a pint of Pilsner Urquell on October 5
  
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• Man found guilty of murdering best friend after petty row spiralled out of control

  29-09-2016 16:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jovan Martin was convicted of murdering Kyle Hand who was found with stab wounds in Sunny Brow Road, Gorton
  
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• Byron and BrewDog are giving away free burgers and beers in Manchester

  29-09-2016 16:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  On your marks, get set...
  
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• Fancy a cake-away? Manchester bakery joins Deliveroo

  29-09-2016 16:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Home Sweet Home is famed for its crazy cake creations - and now you don't even have to leave the house for a slice
  
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• City centre café Tea 42 still shut two weeks after storms damaged building

  29-09-2016 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They suffered severe flooding in their kitchen and cellar areas when the torrential rain hit
  
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• Marcus Rashford: Man Utd striker left out of England Under-21 squad

  29-09-2016 15:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is left out by England Under-21s, three days before the next senior squad is named.
  
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• Police launch appeal for help to find missing teenager from Openshaw

  29-09-2016 15:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Deschanelle Walters, 18, has not been seen since Friday
  
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• Chancellor of Exchequer announces end of Help to Buy Scheme

  29-09-2016 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In a letter to the Governor of the Bank of England, Mr Hammond took the decision to end the government's commitment to the Help to Buy mortgage scheme
  
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• The best Christmas markets in Europe

  29-09-2016 15:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From Berlin to Bruges, these European Christmas markets will get you in the festive spirit
  
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• 'Your mummy is with the stars': Heartbreaking words from gran to 12-year-old after mum is killed

  29-09-2016 15:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Natalie Thorpe, 29, from Urmston, died instantly when she was struck by a metal stabiliser extending out of the side of the HGV driven by William Stewart
  
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• 'Mummy is with the stars': Heartbreaking words of 12-year-old after he's told his mum has been killed

  29-09-2016 15:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Natalie Thorpe, 29, from Urmston, died instantly when she was struck by a metal stabiliser extending out of the side of the HGV driven by William Stewart
  
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• Man denies punching five-day-old baby in head as court told case has left him suicidal

  29-09-2016 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'The defendant at the time clearly acted in a way which was unusual, bizarre and also rather foolish'
  
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• Horses roam motorway after horsebox and car overturn in crash

  29-09-2016 15:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police say there were no injuries and the animals were taken to safe place
  
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• Building your own home doesn't have to be expensive, says designer Wayne Hemingway

  29-09-2016 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Lancashire-born designer and regeneration expert shared his views on self-building ahead of the launch of a pioneering new web series which he will host.
  
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• Mario Kart takes over Manchester in life size recreation of classic Nintendo game

  29-09-2016 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The city was turned into Mushroom Kingdom as Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Peach raced around the streets
  
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• PS4 and Xbox One deals on FIFA 17 at Smyths, Tesco, Morrisons, GAME and more

  29-09-2016 14:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Smyths, Tesco, Argos and more are all stocking FIFA 17, which was launched at midnight
  
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• Thumbs up or thumbs down for Really Good - London's giant new bronze statue by Macc lad David Shrigley

  29-09-2016 14:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth commission has been unveiled today
  
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• The New York Times came to the Northern Quarter and Ancoats - and loved it

  29-09-2016 14:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An article appeared in the travel section of the US daily newspaper on Thursday, with the writer claiming ‘young entrepreneurs’ have revived the city
  
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