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• 8 brilliant moments from Prestwich-born comic genius Victoria Wood

  18-12-2016 23:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Over more than three decades, she was responsible for some of the funniest and most original writing that the UK has ever produced
  
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• Revellers dressed as elves join busker for hilarious Wonderwall singalong in the city centre

  18-12-2016 22:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They sang along to the Oasis classic in the city centre this evening
  
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• Driver taken to hospital after colliding with a wall in Whalley Range

  18-12-2016 22:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the incident, which also involved a moped, at about 6.30pm
  
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• Work continues to dismantle Maple Mill after devastating blaze

  18-12-2016 21:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A huge fire broke out at the mill, on Cardwell Street, in Oldham, in the early hours of Thursday morning
  
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• European Champions Cup: Sale Sharks 10-24 Saracens

  18-12-2016 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Owen Farrell scores a try and kicks four penalties as Saracens register their 13th consecutive European victory.
  
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• Friends of Craig Gill urge fans to download Saturn 5 as bid for Christmas number one starts

  18-12-2016 21:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From today, downloads count towards the festive charts
  
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• Woman fighting for life after being found with serious injuries at house in Oldham

  18-12-2016 21:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have been working at the house, on Waterloo Street, Glodwick, for around seven days.
  
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• GMP forced to pay out tens of thousands of pounds for blunders made smashing their way into homes

  18-12-2016 20:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses at the force have written dozens of cheques after officers used too much force or got the wrong houses
  
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• Gary Neville confirms he WILL open world famous Mahiki bar in Manchester

  18-12-2016 19:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michelle Keegan and other celebrities are fans of the bar which is already established in Dubai
  
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• Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

  18-12-2016 19:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Raheem Sterling scores a second-half winner as Manchester City come from a goal down to defeat Arsenal at Etihad Stadium.
  
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• How will your favourite Coronation Street stars spend their Christmas?

  18-12-2016 18:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What will some of the soap's biggest stars be doing on Christmas Day?
  
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• LIVE: Man left with serious head injuries after hammer attack outside Asda in Swinton

  18-12-2016 18:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers are now urging anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward
  
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• Police offer £20k reward for information about death of Desmond O'Reilly who was found on Hulme street

  18-12-2016 18:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Police said officers had "received very little information about what may have happened to him"
  
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• Manchester Airport baggage handlers' union agree to meet bosses over Christmas strike action

  18-12-2016 18:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Unite say 376 people employed by Swissport in Manchester - one of eight baggage handling firms operating at the airport - could walk out
  
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• Christmas Day workers: Dad giving up family Christmas to care for terminally-ill patient

  18-12-2016 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joby Mundackal is one of many of Marie Curie nurses spending their Christmas caring for those facing the day alone
  
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• Coronation Street: What happens on Corrie in the run up to Christmas Day?

  18-12-2016 17:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Passion simmers over on the cobbles this Christmas - but will there be tears?
  
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• Bethany Platt set to be groomed and fall into the clutches of a sex ring on Coronation Street

  18-12-2016 16:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Troubled teen Bethany is set to fall for a villainpus newcomer who takes advantage of her
  
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• Vioinist Andre Rieu: "I want to be free from this classical world with snobs"

  18-12-2016 16:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The founder and conductor of the Johann Strauss Orchestra talks exclusively about growing up,
  
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• Vioinist Andre Rieu: "I started to play at weddings...a way to be free from this classical world with snobs"

  18-12-2016 16:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The founder and conductor of the Johann Strauss Orchestra talks exclusively about his life growing up
  
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• The Newton Heath lad who wanted to be Claude Monet

  18-12-2016 16:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man they now call Manchester’s Monet, Wynford Dewhurst, gets his first UK exhibition since 1941
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Whalley Range knife attack

  18-12-2016 16:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim suffered knife wounds to her head and face, as well as a fractured skull and bleed to the brain
  
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• Man held on suspicion of Whalley Range attempted murder

  18-12-2016 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was knifed and suffered a fractured skull in Manchester.
  
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• Reality stars Scott Thomas and Luis Morrison enjoy a Christmas night out with pals

  18-12-2016 15:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Love Island hunks partied with Judge Geordie star Alex Cannon and Luis' pregnant girlfriend Cally Jane Beech
  
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• Tributes to devoted dad-of-six who died in Chinatown fire

  18-12-2016 15:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Wayne Bardsley, known as Uncle Albert, died after the huge blaze on Nicholas Street
  
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• How much does your child's school stand to lose in funding cuts?

  18-12-2016 15:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Government is cutting funding for many Manchester schools
  
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• Coleen Nolan reveals that her marriage is in crisis

  18-12-2016 14:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Loose Woman panellist admits she and her husband Ray have hit breaking point
  
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• Teacher and pupils collect 50 bags of clothes for the homeless

  18-12-2016 14:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hayley Barclay and her students at Tameside College collected coats, blankets, sleeping bags and toiletries for those sleeping rough IN THE CITY
  
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• Watch shocking moment man is stabbed with broken beer bottle in city centre

  18-12-2016 13:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fight broke out on Princess Street and police are now trying to trace the victim
  
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• Last minute shoppers rejoice! How to get your ENTIRE Christmas shop at Manchester Piccadilly train station

  18-12-2016 12:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lazy and last-minute shoppers need not fear - we reckon you can get your ENTIRE Christmas shop without stepping foot out of Manchester Piccadilly train station
  
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• Matron accused of putting patients at risk says Tameside A&E department was under 'extreme pressure'

  18-12-2016 11:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Maria Neild allegedly pressured staff to keep quiet about negative incidents and destroyed reports, the Nursing and Midwifery Council was told
  
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• The operator behind the beleaguered Southern Rail network could soon be running Manchester's trams

  18-12-2016 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Keolis’ two southern joint ventures Southern Rail and Southeastern are, according to the independent watchdog Transport Focus, Britain’s two most disliked transport companies
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Sunday, December 18

  18-12-2016 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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