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• Victor Lindelof: Man Utd move not ruled out by Benfica coach

  21-12-2016 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Benfica coach Rui Vitoria has not ruled out their Sweden defender Victor Lindelof joining Manchester United next month.
  
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• Northern Rail passengers face another price increase this time of up to 10 per cent

  21-12-2016 21:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Some off peak day returns will be 50p more expensive in January
  
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• Manchester Town Hall lit in colours of German flag after Christmas market 'terror attack' in Berlin

  21-12-2016 21:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A book of condolence has also opened inside
  
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• Models found body in derelict warehouse and then went for pizza

  21-12-2016 20:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Declan Noonan, 27, was found dead at the former Dunlop warehouse in the city centre by a group of models after being missing for four days
  
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• Models carried on with fashion shoot and then went for pizza despite finding body in derelict warehouse

  21-12-2016 20:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Declan Noonan, 27, was found dead at the former Dunlop warehouse in the city centre by a group of models after being missing for four days
  
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• Ex-serviceman who tried to raid Wayne Rooney's Cheshire mansion is jailed

  21-12-2016 20:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Robert McNamara caused Coleen Rooney to suffer from 'sleepless nights' after the incident in August
  
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• Coleen Rooney says she still fears for her children's safety as ex-serviceman who burgled mansion is jailed

  21-12-2016 20:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Robert McNamara caused Coleen Rooney to suffer from 'sleepless nights' after the incident in August
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Manchester United manager wants longer stay at Old Trafford

  21-12-2016 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho targets an extended stay at club, because he is "loving" his time at Old Trafford.
  
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• Dreaming of a White Christmas in Manchester? The bad news is it's probably going to be grey instead...

  21-12-2016 19:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  On Christmas Day itself, forecasters say further bouts of very windy weather are expected
  
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• Manchester United players bring Christmas cheer to poorly kids at Manchester hospitals and hospice

  21-12-2016 19:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stars including Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Juan Mata and Ander Herrara took time out to put a smile on childrens' faces at Christmas
  
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• Andy Burnham and Labour’s position in the immigration debate | Letters

  21-12-2016 19:27
  
  Andy Burnham (Let’s take back control of the immigration debate, 17 December) says that Labour activists have “had no answer” about free movement of labour for those (often prompted by the rightwing press) who expressed concern about pressure on jobs, wages, housing and schools. Some of us did. There were some jobs that local people would not take, not just low-paid jobs. In construction, or driving buses, firms had to recruit in eastern Europe. If wages are depressed, that&rsq
  
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• Alviro Petersen: Former South Africa batsman banned for two years

  21-12-2016 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen is banned for two years after admitting attempts to cover up match-fixing.
  
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• Mother blackmailed man with learning difficulties after he sent nude pictures to teenage girl

  21-12-2016 19:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nerelle Shotton told the 28-year-old she would tell police what he did if he didn't hand over the cash
  
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• Mum who battled cancer while pregnant celebrating sixth Christmas with daughter she never thought she'd see grow up

  21-12-2016 18:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Surgeons operated on Charlotte Ward at 22 weeks - and she was then diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer
  
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• Manchester grime collective Levelz raise Foodbank donations by throwing a huge Christmas party

  21-12-2016 18:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nowthat's what Christmas is all about.          
  
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• How to cook the perfect Christmas turkey with these easy recipes that are full of flavour

  21-12-2016 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Make your turkey extra tasty this Christmas with these three delicious recipes that are sure to win over the whole family
  
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• Helen Flanagan so thrilled to be back on Coronation Street she dances in her sports bra

  21-12-2016 18:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Just look at how happy the Bury actress is to be back on set as Rosie Webster
  
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• Wayne Rooney break-in bid: Man jailed

  21-12-2016 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An ex-serviceman who tried to break in to Wayne Rooney's home while he was playing in his testimonial match at Old Trafford is jailed.
  
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• Cat treats owner to an early Christmas present in the form of a live koi carp

  21-12-2016 17:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Holly Hudson screamed when 18-month old Freddie dropped the fish in front of her
  
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• Berlin lorry attack police on lookout for 'dangerous' Tunisian man

  21-12-2016 17:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  European arrest warrant indicates man, named as Anis Amri, has at times used six different aliases and three different nationalities
  
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• Belgian lorry attack police on lookout for 'dangerous' Tunisian man

  21-12-2016 17:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  European arrest warrant indicates man, named as Anis Amri, has at times used six different aliases and three different nationalities
  
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• Things to do in Manchester on Christmas weekend: December 23-25

  21-12-2016 17:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What's on in Manchester this weekend? Our picks of the highlights in the days ahead
  
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• Meet UFC star Conor McGregor at world exclusive show in Manchester

  21-12-2016 17:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans can get up close and personal with the mixed martial arts legend when he hosts an evening at EventCity in Trafford Park
  
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• Matron accused of covering up of failings at Tameside Hospital is cleared of misconduct

  21-12-2016 16:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A nursing watchdog found allegations relating to Maria Neild’s conduct while working at the hospital to be baseless
  
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• Where to take the kids ice skating in and around Manchester for Christmas 2016

  21-12-2016 16:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are special sessions taking place for little skaters to give them a bit more space
  
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• The Queen and Prince Philip fall ill and postpone their Christmas break at Sandringham

  21-12-2016 16:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A Buckingham Palace spokesman said The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh had decided not to travel to their Norfolk residence as planned
  
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• Two arrests after CCTV shows people 'damaging wreaths and dancing on cenotaph'

  21-12-2016 15:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Dancing on a memorial that remembers people who gave their lives for us is disgusting behaviour."
  
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• Manchester's first 'food waste' restaurant The Real Junk Food Project reveals plans to open in Ancoats

  21-12-2016 14:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Everything will be made from food that would otherwise go in the bin
  
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• Coronation Street best storylines of 2016

  21-12-2016 14:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's been a year of high drama on the Corrie cobbles
  
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• One family's thanks to charity who gave them a home after spending Christmas in Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

  21-12-2016 14:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Reids spent seven months at Ronald McDonald House Manchester while son Benjamin was in hospital
  
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• New Manchester shows on sale this week including: British Sea Power, Yungen, and the rescheduled Andre Rieu date

  21-12-2016 14:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bag tickets for these Manchester shows - now on sale or available this week
  
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• Berlin attacks: Palace roads closed in security review

  21-12-2016 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Roads around Buckingham Palace will close for changing the guard as security tightens.
  
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• Funeral of 'loveable rogue' Manchester City fan sees mourners dressed in blue line Stockport streets

  21-12-2016 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Daniels died doing the job he loved after turning his life around to set up tree surgery business
  
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• The most popular Christmas toys from years gone by

  21-12-2016 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Forget Hatchimals, you were nobody without a Major Morgan or a Cabbage Patch Doll
  
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• Terrifying moment gun shoved in face of Co-op worker by armed robbers in Wigan Co-op

  21-12-2016 13:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Raiders wearing white masks and carrying a duvet forced staff into a back room
  
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• The five must have Manchester albums of 2016

  21-12-2016 13:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It has been another great year for music in Manchester, but here are the five albums we'd recommend you pick up - all made by spectacular Mancs
  
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• Charlotte Dawson will have a cardboard cut-out of her late father Les at her wedding

  21-12-2016 13:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Ex On The Beach star told This Morning that a photo replica of the late comedian Les Dawson will be waiting for her at the church
  
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• Fake handbags, clothes and jewellery worth more than £2m seized in Christmas crackdown

  21-12-2016 13:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two raids on businesses in the Strangeways area of Manchester saw counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Prada and Vivienne Westwood handbags, Adidas and Converse tracksuits and Nike trainers seized
  
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• This pub version of Band Aid could be the best Christmas cover ever. Or the worst. Or possibly both...

  21-12-2016 13:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "It was a lot of fun," says pub landlord... it looks like it was!
  
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• Travel company promises to remove drunken Magaluf tattoos

  21-12-2016 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Salford-based UniTrips will pay for the removal of regrettable designs from their 'Magaluf Invasion' trip
  
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• Salon goes a cut above to give the homeless free haircuts

  21-12-2016 12:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Razors Edge, in Rochdale, will be offering free shaves and trims to people living on the streets
  
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• Getting a drone for Christmas? Manchester Airport have this warning...

  21-12-2016 12:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There have been a number of near misses between the devices and planes in recent months
  
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• Driver badly hurt after trying to grab knife from attacker during carjacking

  21-12-2016 12:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He was left with serious injuries to his hands following the terrifying ordeal
  
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• Thousands of retailers 'at risk of collapse' after slow Christmas trading

  21-12-2016 12:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Experts warn firms suffering from "significant financial distress" are 6% up on last year
  
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• Fake Adidas, Nike and Prada goods worth £2m seized in Manchester raids

  21-12-2016 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Counterfeit goods with an estimated street value of more than £2m, including an entire shop's stock, are seized in raids in Manchester.
  
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• Newsagent worker left with fractured skull after raid by knife-wielding thugs

  21-12-2016 12:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man bravely tried to fight back after masked robbers raided the store in Ordsall, threatening workers with a blade
  
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• Bikers carry hundreds of gifts across Stockport in annual charity toy run

  21-12-2016 12:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Andy Roughley and 400 pals visit children at the Together Trust
  
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• These brownies are the best cure for loneliness at Christmas... and they're getting a badge for it

  21-12-2016 12:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Their play about a travelling penguin is bringing old and young together to reach out to people who may feel isolated
  
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• Salford man Alan Shone, missing since August, found dead on Cheshire farmland

  21-12-2016 11:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers from Cheshire Police said they were called to farmland near Aston, in Frodsham after a body was found
  
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• Parents reminded over dangers of grapes after children choked to death

  21-12-2016 11:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Doctors have issued another warning after two boys died after eating the fruit
  
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