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• Watch the first meat and potato pie in SPACE rise 29 miles above the earth's crust

  15-12-2016 23:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The meat-eoric rise saw it boldly go where no pastry has been before
  
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• Armed robbers steal £25,000 after attacking cash delivery driver at bank

  15-12-2016 23:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two men on motorbikes hit a cash delivery driver over the head before fleeing with a cash box.
  
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• Cancer Research UK invests £190m for 'vital infrastructure'

  15-12-2016 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cancer research centres across the UK are given a £190m investment boost - with large grants for Manchester and Cambridge.
  
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• Amputee ex-soldier living in Manchester's DIY SOS veterans' village becomes catwalk model

  15-12-2016 22:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Flores, 37, recently took part in a charity fashion show and is appealing for Manchester agencies to get in touch
  
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• Nisa supermarket spinach recalled over fears it may contain 'pieces of metal'

  15-12-2016 22:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Food Standards Agency say bags may contain fragments of metal
  
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• Thieves stole children's presents from under Christmas tree

  15-12-2016 21:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mum Hartford Upton returned home after a weekend away to find her sons’ gifts unwrapped and taken, along with other treasured possessions.
  
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• JD Sports suspended from recruiting staff at Job Centres after allegations of poor working practices

  15-12-2016 21:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has suspended the firm from recruiting from Job Centres, while Channel 4 revealed more from its undercover investigation
  
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• Karen Danczuk's rapist brother jailed for 15 years

  15-12-2016 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The brother of Karen Danczuk is jailed for 15 years for a series of sex attacks on her and two others.
  
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• First look inside Ancoats' new craft beer bar Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse

  15-12-2016 20:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  And the brothers have revealed some ambitious plans for the next few years 
  
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• Manchester United and Wayne Rooney hit back after Tory MP names them in relation to 'tax dodge' probe

  15-12-2016 20:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  More than 40 players and 12 football clubs in British leagues - alongside eight agents - are currently under investigation around the issue of image rights.
  
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• Police planning for TWO booze-fuelled 'Mad Fridays' in Manchester this year

  15-12-2016 19:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Up to 150,000 people are expected in the city centre on Friday, but December 23 is expected to be busier
  
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• Children's TV shows not to miss this Christmas 2016

  15-12-2016 18:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From the premiere of CBeebies pantomime The Nutcracker to the much anticipated airing of We're Going On A Bear Hunt, here's some must-see shows for the kids this Christmas
  
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• People could have been sleeping in huge mill gutted by fire

  15-12-2016 18:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fire chiefs say they can't investigate yet because smoke and flames are too fierce
  
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• Fire chiefs reveal 'chance' that people were inside a huge mill still on fire in Oldham

  15-12-2016 18:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They can't investigate as yet because smoke and flames are too fierce
  
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• Fancy spending Christmas at Gary Barlow's former Cheshire mansion?

  15-12-2016 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stunning Delamere Manor has since been turned into a swanky wedding venue, and can host parties for up to 500 people
  
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• Cheshire East: Plans for 36,000 homes backed by government inspector

  15-12-2016 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A plan for 36,000 new homes across east Cheshire is approved by the government's planning inspector.
  
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• Five things you can do to help people caught up in violence in Syria

  15-12-2016 17:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  People came together in Piccadilly Gardens to join voices calling for an end to the aerial bombardment
  
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• Fans react to Gemma Atkinson's new Key 103 Breakfast Show role

  15-12-2016 17:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson has been revealed as the new full time co-host on Key 103's Breakfast Show with Mike Toolan - and fans are pretty happy
  
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• Pink wafer firm Rivington Biscuits reveals Brexit crunch

  15-12-2016 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A brand of pink wafer is under threat due to a "sharp fall" in the value of sterling following Brexit.
  
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• Hall of shame for illegal parking in Stockport as internet campaigner demands crackdown

  15-12-2016 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Vehicles pictured blocking pavement on 12 roads around Portwood, including one used by schoolchildren
  
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• Company boss who overcame his fear of flying to set up travel business

  15-12-2016 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Trevor Vanzie created The Perfect Getaway after both his parents died, forcing him to conquer his phobia
  
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• M62 shut while farmer and sheepdog recover their flock

  15-12-2016 16:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Traffic ground to a halt after the animals ended up on the motorway near Rochdale
  
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• Rio Ferdinand donates £500k of toys to Cash for Kids

  15-12-2016 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England football captain Rio Ferdinand said he has donated £500,000 worth of toys and gifts to a children's charity.
  
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• Salford City granted planning permission for 5,000-capacity redeveloped stadium

  15-12-2016 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Non-league club Salford City are granted planning permission for a 5,000-capacity redeveloped stadium at Moor Lane.
  
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• Rochdale councillors booed as they vote to accept a 34 per cent pay rise

  15-12-2016 15:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Allowances hike comes as the town hall is being forced to slash another £38m from its budget
  
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• Councillors booed as they vote to accept a 34 per cent pay rise

  15-12-2016 15:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Allowances hike for councillors in Rochdale comes as the town hall is being forced to slash another £38m from its budget
  
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• NHS operations and prescriptions reviewed across the North West of England.

  15-12-2016 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Operations from cosmetic surgery to Caesarean sections could be more heavily rationed across the North West in a bid to save money.
  
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• Manchester football coach convicted of possessing videos of naked boys

  15-12-2016 15:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old was a coach and welfare officer with NJ Wythenshawe
  
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• Christmas elf makes surprise visit to boys who lost their brother to cancer - and tells them he's watching over them with Santa

  15-12-2016 15:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The elf told brothers Tyler and Kody that their brother Braiden is helping to sort the presents for the good girls and boys
  
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• Newly qualified driver knocked over three people of same family in Salford

  15-12-2016 15:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 69-year-old pensioner was lifted onto the bonnet and thrown over garden fencing
  
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• This business has made £2m on the back of Brexit

  15-12-2016 15:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Salford CALLCARE says businesses are outsourcing work to them in the face of rising wage costs and demands on customer services.
  
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• Chelsea Norris breaks her silence on what REALLY happened at Key 103

  15-12-2016 14:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Key 103 star Chelsea Norris was axed from her long-standing role on the Breakfast Show - she's now revealed her side of the story just hours after the station revealed her soap star replacement
  
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• Karen Danczuk's brother jailed for 15 years for raping her as a child

  15-12-2016 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michael Burke, 38, was found guilty of attacking her and two other women and was branded a danger to women
  
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• One billion users have personal data hacked from Yahoo accounts

  15-12-2016 14:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Yahoo says this personal data affected included "names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords", as well as security questions and answers, but the company claimed financial information had not been compromised.
  
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• Starbucks take down controversial Northern Quarter mural

  15-12-2016 14:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The artwork, on the side of the Hare and Hounds pub, was criticised by residents when it went up last month
  
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• Amazon Prime NOW is delivering Christmas jumpers in TWO HOURS

  15-12-2016 13:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you're still not sorted for Christmas Jumper Day this could solve your problem
  
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• Prisoner who absconded from HMP Kirkham arrested in Bolton

  15-12-2016 13:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jordan McNally, from Salford, went missing from the prison three weeks ago
  
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• Gin and tonic hotline delivering FREE G&Ts launches for Christmas

  15-12-2016 13:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  TV chef Gizzi Erskine and tonic brand Schweppes have teamed up to spread a little festive cheer
  
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• Baby rushed to hospital unconscious after being given anti-psychotic drug in pharmacy mix up

  15-12-2016 13:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lloyds pharmacy have apologised for the incident and said a full investigation is underway
  
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• Homelessness activist Wesley Hall goes on trial accused of attacking security guard at Manchester town hall

  15-12-2016 12:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Wesley Hall is on trial for allegedly giving a G4S employee a 'dead leg' with a mop handle during a bid to 'storm' the town hall
  
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• Live: Salford City FC new stadium plans approved by planning bosses

  15-12-2016 12:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dozens of residents have turned out to object the plans
  
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• Live: Plans to demolish Salford City's stadium and build new one go before planning bosses

  15-12-2016 12:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dozens of residents have turned out to object the plans
  
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• Send us your Heywood Nativity pictures

  15-12-2016 12:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Get out the sheep costumes fashioned from cotton wool, the crowns made of tin foil, and of course the obligatory tea towels - it's Nativity time.
  
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• Teenage boy injured after collision with van in Droyslden

  15-12-2016 11:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The boy was struck by the vehicle on Fairfield Road on Thursday morning
  
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• Send us your Rochdale Nativity pictures

  15-12-2016 11:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Yes it's that time of year again...
  
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• First drive: BMW 330e iPerformance Sport

  15-12-2016 11:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 3 Series plug-in hybrid is a smart way to get your tax down
  
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• Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers at Manchester Arena

  15-12-2016 10:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anthony Kiedis and co are on form for the first of two nights at Manchester Arena in support of new album The Getaway.
  
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• Pay a visit to Santa Paws with your four-legged friend

  15-12-2016 10:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A Rochdale garden centre has opened a Santa's grotto just for dogs
  
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• Gemma Atkinson replaces Chelsea Norris as Key 103 Breakfast Show co-host alongside Mike Toolan

  15-12-2016 09:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Key 103 has announced that Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson will be the full-time replacement for axed Chelsea Norris alongside Mike Toolan in 2017
  
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• First glimpse of Harry Styles acting in new Dunkirk trailer

  15-12-2016 09:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The film also stars Tom Hardy, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance and Cillian Murphy.
  
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