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• Patisserie Liberté brings a taste of France to Manchester's Northern Quarter

  14-12-2016 23:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Francophiles, your patisserie prayers have been answered by this Hilton Street newcomer
  
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• Wigan Athletic 0-2 Newcastle United

  14-12-2016 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle return to the top of the Championship, scoring a goal in each half to beat Wigan.
  
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• A food blogger has created a brilliant Christmas party wine cooling trick

  14-12-2016 22:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester blogger Clare Potts' genius but simple idea has gone viral - and she hopes it works with gin and tonic too
  
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• Banned rescue dog allowed to live could still be killed after Government intervenes

  14-12-2016 21:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is challenging a court order and - if it wins - Missy may still be put down
  
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• Pie in the sky! Meat and potato pie set for lift-off into SPACE to launch wacky Wigan championships

  14-12-2016 20:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The World Pie Eating Championships will be held next week
  
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• Boohoo spends £3.3m on cofounder's sons' company

  14-12-2016 20:19
  
  PrettyLittleThing offers ‘a very good deal for shareholders,’ according to Boohoo’s chairman, Peter WilliamsBoohoo, an online fashion retailer, has taken control of PrettyLittleThing, the fast-growing website set up by the children of Boohoo’s co-founder Mahmud Kamani. Related: Family behind Boohoo.com pocket £240m from sale of company sharesContinue reading...
  
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• Inside Strangeways: What one prison officer thinks you should know

  14-12-2016 19:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He said prisoners have no respect for authority, are violent to fellow inmates and staff and take drugs such as spice
  
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• Tributes to popular Didsbury landlady who died while on holiday in Mexico

  14-12-2016 18:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Regulars at the Fletcher Moss quickly raised £6,000 after hearing how Jane Devlin needed to get home
  
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• Morgan Schneiderlin: Everton interested in Man Utd midfielder

  14-12-2016 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin as contact is made between both clubs.
  
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• JD Sports hit back at Channel 4 saying claims of poor working conditions are 'simply not true'

  14-12-2016 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Bury-based firm has issued a new statement in which they say many of the claims about work at their Rochdale site 'simply aren't true'
  
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• Caroline Aherne's brother posts emotional video paying tribute to star sister

  14-12-2016 17:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Patrick Aherne has shared some of his most touching memories of his late sister in the new video
  
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• Kym Marsh and Gemma Atkinson glam up for Wish Upon A Sparkle launch event

  14-12-2016 17:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The soap stars attended the bash at On The 7th for the body art company, which has just produced its first product line
  
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• Hunt to find pervert who sexually assaulted woman as she walker her dogs

  14-12-2016 17:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man asked the woman 'to go out with him, before assaulting her in broad daylight
  
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• Hunt to find pervert who sexually assaulted woman as she walked her dogs

  14-12-2016 17:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man asked the woman 'to go out with him, before assaulting her in broad daylight
  
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• Cold Feet star John Thomson cheered on by daughters at panto launch

  14-12-2016 17:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  John Thomson may play a baddie in Aladdin - but he could count on the cheers of his daughters at the star-studded opening night
  
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• Middle-aged barber banned from gyms and swimming pools after pestering young woman

  14-12-2016 17:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  District Judge Nicholas Sanders told Mohsen Belhaj that his behaviour towards the woman who was 25 years his junior had been 'disgusting'
  
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• Cheshire Housewives star Seema Malhotra raves about Sale's newest salon

  14-12-2016 17:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It looks like Catherine Boden is the new hangout for fashion queen Seema Malhotra
  
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• Woman left with 'multiple wounds' after attack by cyclist

  14-12-2016 16:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The woman was taken to hospital after the attack in Whalley Range
  
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• Manchester council launch crackdown on rogue landlords in battle on poor quality housing

  14-12-2016 16:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Landlords must now apply for licence or face a huge fine as part of battle against overcrowded and shoddy flats
  
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• California boat skipper charged over 1978 murders

  14-12-2016 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former tourist boat skipper from California is charged with murdering a couple from Manchester in central America nearly 40 years ago.
  
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• New Year's Eve and New Year's Day supermarket opening times in Greater Manchester - Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's

  14-12-2016 16:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Your guide to when Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, The Cooperative, and Lidl are open in Greater Manchester from December 31, 2016 to January 2, 2017
  
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• "Who is anyone to tell me this isn’t my country? ”Shappi Khorsandi tackles national identity in latest Manchester show

  14-12-2016 16:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The mum of two moved here when she was three years old and after 40 years she's reflecting on the quirks and quibbles of what it means to be British
  
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• Send us you Middleton Nativity pictures

  14-12-2016 16:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's that time of year again...
  
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• Review: Sweet Charity at the Royal Exchange

  14-12-2016 16:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sweet Charity gets its latest adaptation at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre
  
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• JD Sports denies 'prison' conditions at warehouse

  14-12-2016 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  JD Sports refutes claims conditions for workers at its Rochdale warehouse are "worse than a prison".
  
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• Send us your Stockport nativity pictures

  14-12-2016 15:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Yes it's that time of year again...
  
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• Giant 7ft grouper fish on show at Manchester's Arndale Market

  14-12-2016 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 7ft (2.1m) goliath grouper fish caught in the Indian Ocean goes on display in Manchester.
  
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• Ex-workers react to the undercover JD Sports investigation alleging poor working conditions

  14-12-2016 15:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Channel 4 documentary into working practices at the Rochdale-based warehouse is due to air on Wednesday night
  
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• 'Mum shaming needs to stop' say Manchester parents as woman criticised for spending £1.5k on her kids this Christmas

  14-12-2016 15:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emma buys so many gifts that her tree is almost hidden by the pile of presents
  
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• Holiday Inn Express made of shipping containers set to open next to EventCity

  14-12-2016 15:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Construction of the new 220 bedroom Holiday Inn Express Manchester is underway as it claims to be the first 'molecular' hotel in the north west.
  
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• Amir Khan v Kell Brook: Pair 'in talks' for 2017 fight

  14-12-2016 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is "a good chance" that Amir Khan will fight Kell Brook in May 2017, according to Brook's promoter Eddie Hearn.
  
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• Greggs opens new bakery at Manchester Victoria train station

  14-12-2016 15:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pastry-loving commuters of Manchester, rejoice
  
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• Coach Bennell remanded on sex charges

  14-12-2016 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former football coach Barry Bennell, accused of child sex offences, is remanded in custody.
  
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• Nanny wakes to find robber sitting on her and is punched in the face

  14-12-2016 14:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The robber placed his hands around the woman's neck and left her bleeding from the mouth
  
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• Review: The 1975 at Manchester Arena

  14-12-2016 13:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Indie pop with a message as The 1975 power into Manchester Arena
  
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• New Manchester shows on sale this week including: Alice Cooper, Seasick Steve, ZZ Top, Joe & Ashanti

  14-12-2016 13:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bag tickets for these Manchester shows - now on sale or available this week
  
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• Santa's sleigh hit with fine for straying into bus lane

  14-12-2016 13:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr and Mrs Claus were taking gifts to sick children at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital when the elf mistakenly veered on to the bus lane
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: December 16-18

  14-12-2016 13:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What's on in Manchester this weekend? Our picks of the highlights in the days ahead
  
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• Bolton Wanderers: Ken Anderson hopes to resolve Dean Holdsworth ownership issue

  14-12-2016 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bolton Wanderers chairman Ken Anderson reveals the League One side are currently losing £800,000 a month.
  
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• Dramatic footage shows aftermath of collision in Prestwich

  14-12-2016 13:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A Land Rover and Ford Focus were damaged following the collision on Bury New Road
  
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• Vegan emporium adds to Stockport's growing food scene

  14-12-2016 12:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Herbivore Vegan Store will open on Friday selling 100% vegan produce
  
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• First drive: 2017 Lexus LC 500

  14-12-2016 12:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lexus has amazed us with the LC 500. We’ve never driven a car from the brand quite like it
  
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• Jose Mourinho needs two more transfer windows, say senior Man Utd figures

  14-12-2016 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manager Jose Mourinho will need at least two more transfer windows to get close to the squad he wants, say senior Man Utd figures.
  
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• Six used SUV bargains for under £5000

  14-12-2016 12:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  How to pick up one of the best used family-friendly SUVs for a song
  
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• Corrie stars and footballers join VIPs at launch of Winter Wonderland festive extravaganza

  14-12-2016 12:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien, Jane Danson and Cath Tyldesley and Man City footballers Raheem Sterling, Jesus Navas and Pablo Zabaleta at the star-packed Winter Wonderland
  
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• Police appeal after pregnant woman attacked by two men in carpark

  14-12-2016 12:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The woman was approached by two men believed to have been lying in wait in Yardley, Birmingham on Sunday 11 December.
  
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• Coronation Street's Jane Danson opens up about miscarriage - as character's pregnancy develops

  14-12-2016 12:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  She says character Leanne Battersby's storyline has been hard to deal with following her own heartbreak
  
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• Prestwich's only sixth form centre facing closure after fall in number of pupils

  14-12-2016 12:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Figures show that just 27 students are studying there this year
  
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• Hole-in-the-roof raiders steal slot machine cash after breaking into social club

  14-12-2016 11:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses at Hopwood Sports and Social Club in Heywood say the burglary was 'pure vandalism'
  
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• Hazel Grove residents advised to keep windows shut following huge blaze at industrial estate

  14-12-2016 11:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Crews remain at the site and an investigation is taking place
  
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