Manchester news

• Backpacker 'rescued from Australian kidnapper after sending SOS texts to her dad in the UK'

  12-12-2016 22:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mary Kate Heys, 20, believed to be from Bury, reportedly used Google Maps to pinpoint her position and contact her dad
  
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• Passengers blast transport chiefs following 'frightening' crush at Oxford Road station

  12-12-2016 22:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A broken down freight train sparked transport chaos at the station during rush hour
  
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• Passengers blast transport chiefs following 'frightening' crush at Manchester Oxford Road station

  12-12-2016 22:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A broken down freight train sparked transport chaos at the station during rush hour
  
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• Roofers who took 'incredibly foolish risk' working without safety gear were spotted – by people on a health and safety course

  12-12-2016 21:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They were working on top of a seven storey building
  
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• TV documentary lawyer will be new coroner for south Manchester

  12-12-2016 21:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Alison Mutch will take over from John Pollard as senior coroner for south Manchester
  
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• Post Office workers to strike in week leading up to Christmas

  12-12-2016 21:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's in a row over pensions, jobs and branch closures
  
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• Meet the seven-year-old boy who saved up his pocket money to feed homeless people

  12-12-2016 20:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Little hero Bobby Brewster is also the youngest volunteer at a city centre soup kitchen
  
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• Gran died in husband's arms after three hour wait for ambulance that should have taken eight minutes

  12-12-2016 20:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ambulance bosses have admitted failings were made in the way the 999 call for Beryl Styles was handled
  
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• Chaos in business class of Emirates A380 as passenger strips off and lights cigarette

  12-12-2016 18:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man was in business class on a Manchester to Dubai flight, and had to be restrained by cabin crew
  
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• Manchester hotel ecstasy death teenager was 'amazing girl'

  12-12-2016 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A beautician, 19, who died after taking ecstasy was "one amazing girl" who was "loved by everyone", her father says.
  
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• Broken down train between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road causes rush hour chaos

  12-12-2016 18:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Passengers are being warned of 40 minute delays
  
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• Salford Forest Bank prison officer quits after being caught watching porn on night shift

  12-12-2016 18:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A prison officer told the M.E.N. the facility was in a 'sorry state'
  
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• Georgia May Foote confirms new relationship with George Alsford in racy selfie

  12-12-2016 18:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The actress took to Instagram to show off her new man
  
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• Police release CCTV image of man they wish to speak to after Manchester Arena incident

  12-12-2016 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Any witnesses or anyone with further information is asked to get in contact with BTP
  
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• Christmas TV specials guide 2016 - What time is everything on and when?

  12-12-2016 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Christmas TV schedule in 2016 features Sherlock, The Great British Bake Off special and more, here's your guide to what time everything is on
  
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• Clint Boon hosts kitchen disco as life "gets moving again" for Inspiral Carpets man

  12-12-2016 17:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Inspiral Carpets Hammond player says the band has been moved by public reaction to the loss of their friend and drummer Craig Gill
  
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• The best New Year's Eve parties in Manchester

  12-12-2016 17:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  17 top parties to welcome in 2017 - from free entry pop nights to secret raves
  
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• Drugs death teenager may have taken killer ecstasy tablets in the shape of teddy bears, say police

  12-12-2016 17:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tributes to Lauren continue to flood in and a fundraising appeal tops £9,000
  
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• Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes is coming to BBC One this Christmas

  12-12-2016 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The two-part animation of Dahl's twisted fairy tales features the voice of David Walliams and other stars
  
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• Reddish South railway station is the place for a quiet commute – it has just THREE passengers a month

  12-12-2016 17:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This is the place to go if you want to escape the hustle and bustle on the railways
  
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• Manchester's best bars - the ultimate guide

  12-12-2016 16:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From the best cocktail bars to the best pubs, here's our ultimate guide to where to drink in Manchester
  
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• First drive: 2016 Bentley Bentayga Diesel

  12-12-2016 16:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bentley has done the unthinkable, again: fitted its first SUV with its first diesel. Know what? It’s jolly good…
  
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• Friends and family pay emotional tribute to Rochdale crash teen Talaina Hussain

  12-12-2016 15:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The ‘Tinsel for Talaina’ event saw scores of people bring baubles, tinsel and other decorations to brighten up the area around Kirkholt’s Christmas tree
  
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• Friends and family pay emotional tribute to 18-year-old Talaina Hussain

  12-12-2016 15:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The ‘Tinsel for Talaina’ event saw scores of people bring baubles, tinsel and other decorations to brighten up the area around Kirkholt’s Christmas tree
  
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• Man City face Monaco in last 16

  12-12-2016 15:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal face Bayern Munich, Leicester City will play Sevilla and Manchester City are up against Monaco in the Champions League last 16.
  
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• Bottles supplied after Greater Manchester waterworks fault

  12-12-2016 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of bottles of water are distributed to schools and nursing homes in Greater Manchester after a fault at a water treatment works.
  
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• BT creates 500 new customer service jobs in England and Wales

  12-12-2016 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A telecommunications giant is creating 500 new customer service jobs across England and Wales.
  
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• Tributes paid to former Manchester council and NHS boss Steve Mycio

  12-12-2016 14:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the 'committed public servant', who died on Saturday
  
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• Teenager found dead after taking ecstasy had been at Warehouse Project

  12-12-2016 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Popular clubbing venue says music fans should 'act responsibly and look after each other'.
  
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• Jet2 creates 200 jobs at Manchester Airport

  12-12-2016 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jobs include 30 ramp agents and 70 baggage loader positions by Summer 2017
  
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• Manchester's Piccadilly Rats have mixed fortunes at Britain's Got Talent auditions

  12-12-2016 13:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two of the city's busking group went into for it - but did Ray Boddington or Tommy Trouble make the cut?
  
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• Manchester's new chief executive will get paid £10k less than Sir Howard Bernstein

  12-12-2016 13:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  But Joanne Roney is still in line for a £10k pay rise
  
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• Your Manchester Christmas survival guide is here

  12-12-2016 13:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Office party or family gathering, here are your Christmas party hacks for 2016
  
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• Your Manchester Christmas party survival guide is here

  12-12-2016 13:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Office party or family gathering, here are your Christmas party hacks for 2016
  
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• Your Manchester Christmas party cheats guide is here

  12-12-2016 13:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Office party or family gathering, here are your Christmas party hacks for 2016
  
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• This is the terrifying moment a woman was kidnapped and threatened by pub robbers

  12-12-2016 13:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “She suffered physical and emotional harm as a result of this prolonged incident and we are determined to secure justice for her."
  
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• Christmas gifts and experiences for Manchester food and drink fans

  12-12-2016 13:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From gin making to ham carving and Indian cookery classes, here's what to get the foodie who has everything
  
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• Newsagent staff threatened with crowbar and knife in terrifying cash-box robbery

  12-12-2016 12:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two of the suspects climbed over the counter and stole the money while one waited with a knife by the door
  
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• 'Boil water' order for 17,000 properties to last until at least Wednesday

  12-12-2016 12:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  United Utilities are urging people in Tameside and parts of Oldham and Stockport to continue to boil water for drinking and cooking following a suspected contamination
  
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• Manchester Arena bosses speak out over shocking crowd brawl at Joshua and Molina boxing clash

  12-12-2016 12:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The venue says the trouble was caused by a 'small minority'
  
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• Review: Talib Kweli at Band on the Wall

  12-12-2016 11:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In a career that has now been going for two decades, the east-NYC rapper has lost none of his sharpness over time
  
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• Almost 150,000 people have signed a petition calling for a ban on Boxing Day shopping

  12-12-2016 11:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Very low-paid workers are being exploited and denied the freedom to expect to have the time with their families."
  
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• New street food traders lined up for The Kitchens Spinningfields

  12-12-2016 11:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Yard Food Shop, Platzki and BEASTro are all opening their doors in the city centre
  
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• Police award for hero who fought off knife attacker who dragged young woman into alleyway

  12-12-2016 10:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "My dad would have done the same and that’s the way I was brought up, to look out for each other."
  
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• Manchester's new chief executive will get paid £25k less than Sir Howard Bernstein

  12-12-2016 09:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  But Joanne Roney is still in line for a £10k pay rise
  
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• Morning news headlines: EU nationals living in UK 'should be given permanent residence'; Ex-FA chiefs urge Government to reform 'out of balance' organisation

  12-12-2016 08:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The latest news from Britain and around the world
  
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• Man in hospital with serious head injuries after early-hours assault on Portland Street

  12-12-2016 08:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The main city centre road was closed this morning as police investigate
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Portland Street closed off in city centre due to police incident

  12-12-2016 07:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Chorley New Road shut in both directions following collision involving three cars

  12-12-2016 07:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Hundreds of families in Salford could be on brink of homelessness this Christmas after benefit changes

  12-12-2016 07:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Under the new rules, the maximum benefits that can be claimed by couples and lone parents is set to drop by £6,000
  
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