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• Tributes paid to a generous churchgoer, 86, who died after being hit by car in Wigan

  28-12-2016 23:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “The night before he died he presented a bottle of whiskey to the local pub for a charity raffle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.”
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Boxing Day crash in Cheadle

  28-12-2016 22:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 41-year-old victim was dragged 60 metres down the road underneath the car during the collision
  
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• 'Attempted murder' arrest over Stockport hit-and-run

  28-12-2016 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder over a fail-to-stop collision in which a pedestrian was dragged under a car for 60m (200ft).
  
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• The ten most expensive houses sold in Greater Manchester in 2016

  28-12-2016 21:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  No real surprise where this year's property hot spot was...
  
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• Vandals smash up life-saving defibrillator at Mossley train station

  28-12-2016 20:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ambulance bosses have branded it a 'mindless act of vandalism'
  
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• It costs more than £40,000 a year to keep a prisoner in Strangeways... way above the national average

  28-12-2016 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The costs come as two former Home Secretaries issue plea to halve England's jail population
  
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• How a mum's first aid training saved the life of a woman who had collapsed in the street

  28-12-2016 19:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Debra Bushell put her first aid skills to work after the woman collapsed near Gorton station
  
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• Thief steals hand dryer from McDonalds toilet after ripping it from wall

  28-12-2016 19:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The thief managed to sneak the dryer out of the restaurant unnoticed
  
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• Boohoo set to bid for US fashion label Nasty Gal

  28-12-2016 19:11
  
  Online clothing retailer announces proposed $20m deal for rival label after it entered bankruptcyOnline fashion retailer Boohoo is lining up to buy the rights to the Nasty Gal fashion label after the US internet business fell into bankruptcy last month.The $20m proposed deal will be considered by a US court, which is set to approve Nasty Gal’s application for chapter 11 – the US form of bankruptcy – on 5 January. Continue reading...
  
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• Teenager arrested after trying to force way into parked police car in Manchester city centre

  28-12-2016 18:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers were round the corner dealing with a suspected shop lifter
  
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• CCTV footage shows thief ransacking Oldham restaurant on Christmas Day

  28-12-2016 18:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chadderton Bar and Grill was targeted just hours before they were due to serve up almost 200 Christmas dinners
  
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• Suspected shoplifter arrested in the Arndale... and this is what police found on him

  28-12-2016 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was detained by security after being caught pinching shoe cleaner
  
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• What New Year's resolutions Manchester stars are making for 2017

  28-12-2016 17:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We asked a host of our famous faces what resolutions they will be making for 2017
  
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• Spend a different kind of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day at the Comedy Store

  28-12-2016 17:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Justin Moorhouse helps us countdown to 2017 at the Store's special NYE event
  
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• Locked up in the 1800s: The fascinating stories of Greater Manchester's most notorious crooks from more than 100-years-ago

  28-12-2016 16:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From Salford gangsters to notorious thieves, the archive has the lot
  
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• 'What's the point?': Owners of new Ancoats store devastated after ram-raid attack

  28-12-2016 16:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “We are an independent business providing for independent people and the community. That is what we are all about."
  
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• 7 explosive Coronation Street storylines to get excited about in 2017

  28-12-2016 16:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There's plenty of drama on the way from Coronation Street in the new year, here's some of the storylines that will keep viewers gripped
  
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• Manchester music in 2017: the new bands and the big shows to look out for

  28-12-2016 16:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  David Sue looks ahead to the must not miss musical moments coming up next year
  
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• Chester Zoo welcomes a not-so-little new arrival over Christmas

  28-12-2016 16:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The rare Rothschild's giraffe calf arrived on Boxing Day - just a week after baby elephant Indali arrived
  
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• Victoria Beckham set to receive an OBE in the New Year's Honours according to reports

  28-12-2016 16:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Spice Girls singer is said to be receiving the honour from the Queen
  
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• CCTV image released after Deansgate Locks slash attack leaves teenager scarred for life

  28-12-2016 15:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police say a man slashed the victim across the face with what is believed to be a utility knife
  
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• Holidaymakers stranded in Cape Verde for Christmas - due to dust cloud

  28-12-2016 15:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A number of Mancunians have been unable to return home after flights were cancelled because of poor visibility
  
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• George Best memorabilia is the big seller at the National Football Museum

  28-12-2016 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United legend outsold all others at the museum's memorabilia shop
  
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• Inspirational teen who escaped war in Afghanistan named Young Person of the Year

  28-12-2016 15:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Farmanullah Nawrozy, 18, arrived in the UK four years ago without either parents or family, unable to speak English and badly affected by his experiences of growing up in a war zone
  
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• A Bollywood themed all-day rave is coming to Manchester

  28-12-2016 14:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One of the stars of Parklife, Elrow, is hosting two massive parties based around the movie genre
  
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• Scientists at Manchester University where Rutherford first split the atom make another breakthrough

  28-12-2016 14:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The University of Manchester is celebrating a second atomic 'world first' which researchers claim could have a global impact
  
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• GRUB is hosting a meat free food market for Veganuary

  28-12-2016 14:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pop up food fair will mark the month that everyone tries to go vegan
  
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• Lawyer launches petition against HS2 after saying she will have no choice but to sell her home

  28-12-2016 14:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hamida Khatun, 38, only realised the HS2 track was to be built below her home when the M.E.N revealed the route
  
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• Gemma Atkinson has some advice for people who have overindulged this Christmas

  28-12-2016 13:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The gym-loving Emmerdale actress has dished out some tough talk for people planning to start a diet in the new year
  
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• Victor Lindelof: Manchester United will not bid for Benfica centre-back

  28-12-2016 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The form of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones has persuaded Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho not to bid for Benfica's Victor Lindelof.
  
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• Christmas tree collection service will raise cash for disabled children

  28-12-2016 13:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ollie Reece from Bramhall is offering to take trees in return for a donation to Caudwell Children
  
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• Girl, 5, is safe and well after search at shopping centre - live updates

  28-12-2016 13:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rosey Louise Thompson was reported missing at Mill Gate Shopping Centre just after 11am this morning
  
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• Search for girl, 5, who went missing at shopping centre

  28-12-2016 12:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rosey Louise Thompson was last seen at Mill Gate Shopping Centre just after 11am this morning
  
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• Swansea City: Ryan Giggs & Chris Coleman leading candidates to replace Bob Bradley

  28-12-2016 12:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swansea City hope to have a new manager in place by Monday, with Ryan Giggs and Chris Coleman the leading candidates.
  
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• George Michael was on set for one of Coronation Street's most iconic storylines

  28-12-2016 12:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie fan George was excited to be in on the secret during a private tour of the Manchester-based soap
  
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• Happy Mondays to headline Madchester themed rave

  28-12-2016 12:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  North returns to Manchester with a feast of Madchester era acts
  
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• Families move in to first homes on site of former Willows rugby league ground in Salford

  28-12-2016 12:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The mini-estate, on the derelict Willows site, will eventually boast 103 homes, having being given the go-ahead by council planning chiefs last year
  
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• 'The classrooms will be finished by spring but the emotional attachments we made will last a lifetime'

  28-12-2016 12:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  M.E.N. Media reporter Ruhubia Akbor spent a fortnight in Cambodia helping to build a school with charity ActionAid. Here she shares her memories of the life-changing trip
  
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• Lord Mayor of Manchester pays tribute to Carrie Fisher by sharing image of moment they met

  28-12-2016 11:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Councillor Carl Austin-Behan met the actress at a party in 2002
  
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• Salford Royal's new scanner gives surgeons 3D scans DURING complex surgery

  28-12-2016 11:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The O-Arm scanner is said to reduce the risk of complication in complex brain and spinal surgery
  
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• Manchester's favourite theatre stories of 2016

  28-12-2016 11:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All the best read stories from another mega year for Manchester’s theatre scene - including two middle aged men fighting at Dirty Dancing...
  
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• Manchester's biggest theatre stories of 2016

  28-12-2016 11:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All the best read stories from another mega year for Manchester’s theatre scene - including two middle aged men fighting at Dirty Dancing...
  
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• Manchester's favourite arts and culture stories of 2016

  28-12-2016 11:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All the best read stories from another mega year for Manchester’s art scene
  
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• Manchester's biggest arts and culture stories of 2016

  28-12-2016 11:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All the best read stories from another mega year for Manchester’s art scene
  
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• Online retail giant Boohoo unveils plans to snap up Nasty Gal

  28-12-2016 10:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It comes just weeks after boohoo.com acquired rival fashion website Pretty Little Thing for £3.3m and upped its profit outlook following bumper Black Friday trading.
  
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• Metrolink services disrupted after car gets stuck on tram tracks in Wythenshawe

  28-12-2016 10:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The incident led to Manchester Airport tram services being halted
  
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• Mum has apple thrown in her face in bizarre city centre attack

  28-12-2016 09:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  She was pushing her young baby in his pram when the fruit was launched at her with 'real force'
  
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• Manchester weather: Met Office warnings of fog remain in place but no flights affected

  28-12-2016 09:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Yellow weather warnings of fog have been issued for the Manchester region
  
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• Trains between Manchester and London badly disrupted by over-running engineering works

  28-12-2016 08:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The works, taking place at Nuneaton, means all lines have been closed causing severe delays and some train services to be cancelled.
  
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• Co-op plans to open 100 new stores next year, creating 1,500 new jobs

  28-12-2016 08:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester-based retail giant said it will focus on opening stores in London and the South East, with five new sites in the capital before the end of March
  
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