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• Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher in hospital after 'suffering heart attack on flight from London'

  23-12-2016 23:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 60-year-old was reportedly given CPR by passengers before being taken to hospital in Los Angeles
  
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• Sale's losing run continues at Northampton

  23-12-2016 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton Saints earn a morale-boosting win over Sale Sharks despite a fine debut Premiership try for Denny Solomona.
  
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• Premiership: Northampton Saints 24-5 Sale Sharks

  23-12-2016 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton Saints earn a morale-boosting win over Sale Sharks despite a fine debut Premiership try for Denny Solomona.
  
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• Driver badly hurt after tree crashes onto car as Storm Barbara hits Greater Manchester

  23-12-2016 22:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Elsewhere, police reported a large number of collisions on the region's motorways
  
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• Mum describes horrific moment thug kicks baby's pram after shouting 'what the **** are you staring at?'

  23-12-2016 20:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michal Lavery claims she and her son eight-month-old son Archie were then stalked by a man as they walked through Heywood.
  
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• Syria aid convoys: Two guilty over terror funding

  23-12-2016 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two UK men are convicted of using Syria aid convoys to funnel cash to extremists in the war zone.
  
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• The Factory Manchester: £110m arts venue to open in 2020

  23-12-2016 20:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester's new £110m Factory arts centre will not be ready in time for the city's International Festival in 2019, the council confirms.
  
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• A single floral tribute at the spot where a man died... as police continue to hunt for answers

  23-12-2016 20:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
   “If anyone has any information about the set of events, which led to a man’s life being cruelly taken away from him and his family, please contact us as soon as possible."
  
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• Review: Porta tapas bar in Altrincham

  23-12-2016 19:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lucy Lovell thinks Altrincham has another brilliant addition in this stylish, multi-tasking eaterie.
  
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• 'We want to lessen the heartbreak, lessen the hardship' - the foodbank giving out Christmas hope

  23-12-2016 19:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “When I first came I felt like I’d failed my kids... I just broke down in tears and there was a lady who just gave me a big hug."
  
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• Bolton lift shaft death fall: Company fined £120,000

  23-12-2016 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A building management company is fined £120,000 after the death of a man who fell down a lift shaft.
  
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• Man jailed for life for murdering friend in drug row in Salford

  23-12-2016 18:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Piotr Olerjarcyk stabbed Jakub Gorski in the heart with a kitchen knife after an argument over cocaine
  
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• Putting the Christmas spirit in perspective | Letters

  23-12-2016 18:38
  
  Three Christmas cheers for the Guardian and Observer’s appeal in aid of refugee children, for combining both the need for charity and change – and showing society that the two are not mutually exclusive.The seasonal concern for others – from restaurants opening for the homeless to toy and gift donations – is always uplifting. But before Boxing Day morning has even begun, consumers will be splurging cash at the sales and government policy continuing to create the kind of d
  
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• Which Coronation Street character gets a Bros tape for Christmas?

  23-12-2016 18:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One Corrie resident is in for a surprise
  
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• NHS claims lawyers 'unacceptable'

  23-12-2016 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Government condemns personal injury lawyers on NHS wards as "unacceptable".
  
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• Family of five seriously hurt in M1 crash

  23-12-2016 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A family of five from Greater Manchester are seriously injured in a crash on the M1 in Northamptonshire.
  
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• Watch: Gary Barlow finally gets his revenge on Mr Blobby

  23-12-2016 17:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Take That singer seizes the opportunity to get his own back for missing out on the Christmas number one in 1993
  
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• Where are the roadworks over Christmas and New Year?

  23-12-2016 17:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The M62, M60, M61, M56 and M602 are all affected
  
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• Reports of damage and roads closed as Storm Barbara starts to batter Greater Manchester

  23-12-2016 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Motorway police are reporting 'lots of collisions' and we're getting reports of trees coming down
  
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• Police want your help in getting these three Salford criminals back behind bars

  23-12-2016 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers want the public's help to find Adam Wass, Lee Byrnes and Darren Taylor
  
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• Gig goer with the millionth ticket for Manchester Arena gets to meet his Madness heroes in the bargain

  23-12-2016 17:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The birthday treat turned into an unforgettable night for one Rochdale music fan
  
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• Christmas tree in Stockport dubbed worst in country decorated by festive prankster

  23-12-2016 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'The Twig' in Brinnington hit the headlines last year and attempts have been made to give some sparkle for 2016
  
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• Hollyoaks stars take flight at iFLY indoor skydiving

  23-12-2016 16:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cast from the Chester-based soap headed to iFLY Manchester for some adrenaline-fuelled festive fun
  
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• This amazing picture shows what Manchester's new £110m 'Factory' arts centre will look like

  23-12-2016 16:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The massive arts venue - to be built on the former site of Granada’s TV studios - will attract up to one million visitors a year
  
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• New gin bar hopes to lift the spirits of Manchester's 'tired' Gay Village

  23-12-2016 16:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mother's Ruin is the new venture from landmark Manchester pub The Old Grapes
  
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• New Year’s Day 2017 parties in Manchester

  23-12-2016 16:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Where is open on New Year's Day 2017? From Floating Points at Hidden to a huge event at the Albert Hall, here are the best parties happening in Manchester on the first night of the year
  
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• Grenade in skip: Bomb squad called to Salford

  23-12-2016 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bomb disposal officers are deployed to investigate reports of a grenade in a skip in Salford.
  
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• How to get to the football on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve: Tram, train and bus times over the festive period

  23-12-2016 16:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We look at your travel options to both Manchester United and City's festive football fixtures and whether the trams, trains and buses are running
  
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• Winter Wonderland is back at Event City for Christmas 2016

  23-12-2016 15:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From times to ticket prices, here's all you need to know about this year's festive family extravaganza
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba swaps partners for the live tour

  23-12-2016 15:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He lifted the glitterball with Joanne Clifton but he has been paired with another lady for the tour
  
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• When are pharmacies open in Manchester over Christmas?

  23-12-2016 15:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the pharmacies that will be open over Christmas and New Year
  
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• NORAD Santa tracker shows where he is delivering presents on Christmas Eve

  23-12-2016 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Make sure you know where Santa is as he delivers his presents on Christmas Eve 2016
  
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• Last-minute Christmas wine list

  23-12-2016 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Is your festive wine rack looking a little bare? Let us help you out
  
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• New Year's Eve in Manchester - everything you need to know about the official city centre fireworks

  23-12-2016 14:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When do the New Year's Eve celebrations start and finish? When are the fireworks? Where in Manchester are they? Will there be any road closures?
  
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• New Year's Eve fireworks in Manchester - when and where are they?

  23-12-2016 14:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What time do the official New Year's Eve fireworks start and where do they take place?
  
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• Masked men steal cash and attack Post Office worker during robbery

  23-12-2016 14:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have launched an investigation following the raid at the Moorside Road branch in Heaton Moor
  
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• Fraudsters spent nearly £6,000 at Piccadilly station using cloned bank cards

  23-12-2016 14:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Zeno Sharif and Isaiah Thompson plundered goods from WHSmith on the upper level of the station with stolen card numbers, forcing a member of staff into accepting payments manually
  
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• Customers warned not to eat Co-op's £1 chocolate Santas after batteries found inside

  23-12-2016 14:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating allegations of product tampering and the supermarket chain has issued an urgent product recall for 165,000 of them sold
  
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• A new short film festival is coming to Heaton Moor

  23-12-2016 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The festival will celebrate new short film making talent
  
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• Do you cater for veggies? No, says Michael O'Hare's The Rabbit In The Moon

  23-12-2016 14:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 'space age Asian' restaurant by Michael O'Hare, Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs has confirmed it will not accommodate vegetarians
  
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• Morgan Schneiderlin: West Brom bid for Man Utd midfielder

  23-12-2016 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Brom make an offer of about £15m for Morgan Schneiderlin, who will be allowed to leave Manchester United for "the right offer".
  
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• Poet Lemn Sissay to host meal for young care leavers on Christmas Day

  23-12-2016 13:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Care leavers attending this year’s dinners will be greeted with a warm welcome before enjoying video games, films and a full Christmas dinner.
  
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• Poet Lemn Sissay to host host meal for young care leavers on Christmas Day

  23-12-2016 13:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Care leavers attending this year’s dinners will be greeted with a warm welcome before enjoying video games, films and a full Christmas dinner.
  
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• Wayne Rooney ruled himself out of ice skating for fear of injury

  23-12-2016 13:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United captain was left holding wife Coleen's handbag as she took to the ice with their sons
  
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• 500 gift wrappers poised with two million rolls of paper at Amazon's Manchester warehouse

  23-12-2016 13:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you think your present pile is big, you've got nothing on this lot. Here professional wrappers share their top tips
  
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• Mum meets mystery stranger who paid for her shopping in random act of Christmas kindness

  23-12-2016 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The M.E.N revealed earlier this week how Jemma Evans, 22, was left in a panic when she was unable to buy £43 worth of gifts from Lush at the intu Trafford Centre
  
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• Bomb squad called after grenade found in skip - live updates

  23-12-2016 12:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The device was found by a member of staff at Salford Waste Management sifting through waste and recycling material
  
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• 'Hijackers threatening to blow up' passenger plane with 118 people on board in Malta

  23-12-2016 12:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Airbus A320 aircraft took off this morning and appears to have been hijacked mid-air when two men said they would detonate the explosive
  
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• Burglary suspect is pinned down by Stockport residents for police to come and arrest

  23-12-2016 12:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers have now arrested three people as they bid to tackle large increase in home break-ins and car theft
  
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• Boo the dog who was brutally stabbed by burglar is fighting fit for Christmas

  23-12-2016 12:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christmas for much-loved dog Boo, a beautiful six-year-old Shar Pei, will be extra special this year after she survived a shocking knife attack at the hands of a burglar who broke into her home.
  
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