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• Jean Alexander, Coronation Street's Hilda Ogden, dies in hospital three days after 90th birthday

  14-10-2016 23:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hugely popular actress played one of the Salford-set soaps best-loved characters for 23 years - and was voted 'greatest soap opera star of all time'
  
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• Tributes as Jean Alexander, Coronation Street's Hilda Ogden, dies aged 90

  14-10-2016 23:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jean Alexander was a shining stalwart of the Salford-set set show for 23 years and was once voted the 'greatest soap star of all time'
  
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• Two arrested after man slashed across neck in Metrolink knife attack

  14-10-2016 21:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police say they 'social media has become increasingly helpful in circulating appeals - and we thank the public for sharing them'
  
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• Woman who says partner hid true fortune wins court battle

  14-10-2016 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman who claims her former partner concealed her £6m fortune has won the latest round of a legal battle for a better settlement.
  
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• Kate stole the show as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Manchester - here's the pictures to prove it

  14-10-2016 21:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Today was fabulous because Diana came originally and they’ve come back here'
  
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• New figures reveal the shocking scale of violence and abuse on Manchester's trams

  14-10-2016 20:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'We get no back up from our bosses' says one driver. 'We need guards on the tram'
  
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• Doug The Pug came to Manchester... and his fans were VERY excited!

  14-10-2016 19:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hundreds came to meet the world's famous dog - who has FIVE million Facebook followers
  
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• Watch: Prince William breaks his no-selfies rule to pose with 'very brave' teenager

  14-10-2016 19:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'My mum was very emotional. She was just too shocked to say anything'
  
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• Pizza Express is giving away FREE PIZZA in Manchester tomorrow

  14-10-2016 19:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fill your faces, folks - the pizza chain is dishing out free food for one day only at its West Didsbury restaurant
  
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• Pizza Express is giving away FREE PIZZA in Manchester today

  14-10-2016 19:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fill your faces, folks - the pizza chain is dishing out free food for one day only at its West Didsbury restaurant
  
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• William and Kate greeted in Manchester by children wearing royal masks

  14-10-2016 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are greeted by children dressed in royal comedy masks on a visit to Manchester.
  
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• Prince William and Kate unveil Manchester's commemoration of World War One Victoria Cross heroes

  14-10-2016 18:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They visited four locations across the city, and took part in the service at the cenotaph at Manchester town hall
  
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• Who is Michelle Keegan's husband?

  14-10-2016 18:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Profile on former TOWIE star Mark Wright who is married to The Crystal Maze contestant Michelle
  
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• Olly Murs to headline huge show in Albert Square after Manchester's Olympic celebration parade

  14-10-2016 18:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The heartthrob singer will be joined by X-Factor's Rebecca Ferguson
  
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• Where are the best fish and chip shops in Blackpool?

  14-10-2016 17:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you're heading to see the famous Illuminations, then getting a bag of chips is all part of the fun (and probably compulsory)
  
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• Popular Wythenshawe boozer targeted by arsonists and gunman is named best community pub in the country

  14-10-2016 17:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Delaney, who has run The Firbank for 21 years, said the award comes after a difficult year in which he faced three arson attacks and an unexplained shooting
  
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• This tobacco processing 'factory' in a Failsworth house was part of a multi-million pound scam using illegal immigrants

  14-10-2016 17:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One man has been jailed over the operation that employed illegal Chinese immigrants - and his partner is on the run
  
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• Tyson Fury: Boxer deserves credit for raising awareness - Anthony Crolla

  14-10-2016 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Crolla says Tyson Fury deserves credit for raising awareness of mental health issues in sport after giving up his titles.
  
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• Troubled Bright Futures academy chain could be broken up - says education minister

  14-10-2016 17:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Minister also suggests former Altrincham Grammar School for Girls head might not be best person to be chief executive
  
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• Four men charged after machete attack and shooting in Salford

  14-10-2016 16:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The charges relate to two incidents over the weekend
  
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• Ishmael Miller: Bury sign former Huddersfield Town forward

  14-10-2016 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bury sign former Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield forward Ishmael Miller on a contract until the end of the season.
  
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• Brexit supporter died just hours after being battered and threatened by Remain voter

  14-10-2016 16:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Graham Dunne has now been jailed for attacking Duncan Keeting -  who suffered fatal breathing difficulties after alcohol and drug consumption and died from positional asphyxia - just days after the EU referendum
  
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• Man needs facial reconstruction surgery after attack over a tackle at Stockport football centre

  14-10-2016 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The player was knocked out after he was punched at the Power League, in Heaton Mersey
  
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• Michelle Keegan to star in return of The Crystal Maze

  14-10-2016 15:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Our Girl and former Coronation Street star will attempt to crack the crystal
  
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• Manchester university makes archive of music memorabilia

  14-10-2016 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Music memorabilia celebrating artists who have played at the University of Manchester are brought together in an online archive.
  
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• Footballer Ched Evans cleared of rape after two week trial

  14-10-2016 15:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He was accused of raping a teenager at a Premier lnn near Rhyl in North Wales in the early hours of May 30, 2011
  
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• Footballer Ched Evans cleared of rape after five year fight

  14-10-2016 15:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Wales international and Chesterfield striker cleared two week retrial at Cardiff Crown Court
  
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• Police searching for victim after man stabbed in Cheetham Hill

  14-10-2016 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested after a male was attacked in the early hours of Friday morning
  
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• Police investigate as three cats die after being poisoned by antifreeze

  14-10-2016 15:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pets died on two streets in Littleborough, near Rochdale - two of them on the same day
  
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• Stansted promises fight if Gatwick and Heathrow both get new runways

  14-10-2016 15:24
  
  Manchester Airports Group, which owns Stansted, says it will launch legal challenge if runways are approved at both rivalsThe owner of Stansted and Manchester airports is prepared to mount a legal challenge against the government if Theresa May approves the building of new runways at Gatwick and Heathrow next week.There has been speculation that ministers could take a surprise decision to give the green light to expansion at both airports on Tuesday, prompting Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to
  
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• New runways at both Heathrow and Gatwick would face court fight

  14-10-2016 15:24
  
  Manchester Airports Group says it would mount legal challenge if Theresa May approves new runways for both airportsThe owner of Stansted and Manchester airports is prepared to mount a legal challenge against the government if Theresa May approves the building of new runways at Gatwick and Heathrow next week.There has been speculation that ministers could take a surprise decision to give the green light to expansion at both airports on Tuesday, prompting Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to say it
  
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• Dorothy Leyden murder: Police probe two 'significant leads'

  14-10-2016 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the rape and murder of a teenage girl 45 years ago pursue two "significant" new leads following a fresh appeal.
  
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• Simon Gregson gave dead hamster the kiss of life after accidentally killing family pet

  14-10-2016 15:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Coronation Street star told of bizarre incident while guest presenting Key 103 with co-star Kym Marsh
  
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• Magical Woodland will see forest come alive with lights and music

  14-10-2016 15:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The event is 'a first for Cheshire' and is coming to Blakemere Village at the end of October
  
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• Ex-civil partner of multi-millionaire property guru could claim chunk of £6m fortune after court ruling

  14-10-2016 15:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Carol Ainscow died in 2013 - but her ex partner claims the businesswoman deceived her over her sizeable wealth
  
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• Watch live: Astronaut Tim Peake at the Museum of Science and Industry

  14-10-2016 15:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The British starman will be discussing his time in space on the International Space Station - and you can watch it exclusively live with us on Saturday morning
  
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• Watch: Astronaut Tim Peake at the Museum of Science and Industry

  14-10-2016 15:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The British starman will be discussing his time in space on the International Space Station - and you can watch it with us on Saturday morning
  
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• Sisters yelled 'Poland rule the world' before battering three women in racist street attack

  14-10-2016 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Aleksandra Mut, 23, and sister Angelika Mut, 20, attacked the women during a night out in Rochdale
  
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• Where is Hidden and what’s going on this weekend? Everything you need to know about the secretive nightclub

  14-10-2016 14:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hidden is a unique venue space located just outside Manchester city centre - here's everything you need to know about what's happening there, including their massive Halloween night
  
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• Teenager scarred for life after being brutally slashed with knife near Deansgate Locks

  14-10-2016 14:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The innocent victim, 18, has been left with a deep ‘smiler-style’ scar following the unprovoked attack
  
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• Simon Rogan to leave The French at Manchester's Midland Hotel

  14-10-2016 14:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The chef-restaurateur will walk out three years into a five-year contract
  
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• Man Tasered and officer left with broken wrist following police chase

  14-10-2016 14:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The suspect fled through gardens before being tackled by police
  
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• Universal Credit and help with budgeting

  14-10-2016 14:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Universal Credit is opening up work for people across the North West by making more opportunities available than ever before
  
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• Bury still waiting for £2.6m from government to repair damage after Boxing Day floods

  14-10-2016 13:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bury council has only received £750,000 from the government to carry out infrastructure repairs
  
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• European Rugby Champions Cup: Scarlets v Sale Sharks (Sat)

  14-10-2016 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Scarlets host Sale Sharks in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at Parc y Scarlets.
  
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• Terrified children call Salford-based Childline 120 times in one week over 'creepy clowns'

  14-10-2016 13:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The NSPCC says those responsible should take a 'long hard look at themselves'
  
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• New Jump Heaven trampoline park in Stockport will let disabled children in for free

  14-10-2016 13:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Owner Danny's daughter has autism so he is doing his bit to help those with special needs
  
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• Flooding in Saddleworth after major water burst leaves main road 'unstable'

  14-10-2016 13:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Road in Greenfield has been closed and police are at the scene
  
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• Schoolgirl from Stockport to have first ever haircut to help children with cancer

  14-10-2016 12:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Maddy Hampson will have 30cm cut off her locks for the Little Princess Trust
  
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• The best of Manchester Science Festival 2016

  14-10-2016 12:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From sleep labs to fancy dress discos, all in the name of science
  
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