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• Hero shopkeeper injured after tackling teenager armed with a knife

  29-12-2016 23:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police say brave store worker took action during the raid on the Nisa store in Timperley
  
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• Protest outside HMP Hindley over 'inhumane treatment' of inmates

  29-12-2016 23:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  About 25 people gathered outside the Wigan jail in protest against the treatment of prisoners
  
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• Police appeal to find vulnerable pensioner Alan Wood after he fails to return home

  29-12-2016 23:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Alan Wood, 79, who has dementia was last seen leaving his home in Moston at around 2:30pm on Thursday.
  
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• From Balloon Street to Museum Street - where do Manchester's street names actually come from?

  29-12-2016 23:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One street is named in honour of an eccentric Army officer who challenged new recruits to fight him
  
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• Police praise Tesco supermarket staff who raised alarm after elderly customer vanished

  29-12-2016 22:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The workers at Tesco Pendleton did something truly amazing
  
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• Legal high deaths at highest level for five years in North West

  29-12-2016 21:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There were 14 drug-related deaths where a legal high was mentioned on the death certificate in the region last year
  
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• One year on - who is the mystery man found dead on a track above Dovestone reservoir?

  29-12-2016 21:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “I still feel that the sadness of a man dying alone and probably not wanting to be identified is even more poignant than a year ago.”
  
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• Family say man who was in collision with car in Cheadle on Boxing Day is 'going to make it'

  29-12-2016 20:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester City fan Colin Bowler, 41, woke from a coma yesterday after the collision on his way home from the pub
  
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• Family say man hit by car in Cheadle on Boxing Day is 'going to make it'

  29-12-2016 20:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester City fan Colin Bowler, 41, woke from a coma yesterday after he was hit by the car on his way back from watching the Blues play Hull at a pub
  
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• The 'other' Northern Quarter - how Wayne Rooney's Barbados getaway is now a haven for Mancs

  29-12-2016 20:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Royal Westmoreland Estate is so popular with Mancunians that it even has its own Northern Quarter
  
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• Suspended MP Simon Danczuk claims Labour has 'no choice' but to take him back

  29-12-2016 18:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Rochdale MP has spoken out after being suspended for the last 12 months over alleged texts to a teenager
  
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• Liverpool v Man City: Jurgen Klopp plays down Pep Guardiola rivalry

  29-12-2016 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp says Saturday's top-of-the-table Premier League match is between the Liverpool and Manchester City players and not between himself and Pep Guardiola.
  
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• Police investigate after fire at derelict pub in Burnage

  29-12-2016 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Part of Mauldeth Road was closed off after the 'suspicious' blaze at the former Green End Hotel
  
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• Ricky Hatton: 'I tried to kill myself several times'

  29-12-2016 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former world champion Ricky Hatton says more should be done to help boxers after retiring.
  
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• Review of 2016: Brexit, floods, the £5 note and celebrity deaths - our look back at a tumultuous year

  29-12-2016 18:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The year has seen its fair share of remarkable news stories - here in Greater Manchester and across the world
  
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• Plans for museum's £3.8m revamp and Egyptology gallery revealed

  29-12-2016 17:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The final concepts for Bolton Museum will be produced in the spring and the new-look museum is expected to re-open in 2018
  
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• Rochdale answers the call to help refugees in Aleppo

  29-12-2016 17:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The charity appeal for donations was so successful a second container is being sent to Syria
  
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• Manchester Storm end Belfast Giants winning streak

  29-12-2016 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Belfast Giants have their 10-game winning run halted as Manchester Storm win 2-1 at the SSE Arena.
  
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• New serious crime rating ranks Greater Manchester as more dangerous than London

  29-12-2016 16:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Although there were more actual crimes in the capital per head, more of the offences in Greater Manchester were severe
  
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• Hundreds to come together to protest against plans to build on green belt

  29-12-2016 16:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Members of action groups set up to oppose various developments set out in Greater Manchester’s 20-year housebuilding masterplan will join forces for the ‘Save The Green Belt Walk’
  
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• Celebrity deaths in 2016: Famous faces who have died this year including Carrie Fisher, Prince and David Bowie

  29-12-2016 15:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A list of some of the celebrities, actors, musicians, writers and famous faces who died in 2016
  
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• Three men charged with burglary and assault over brutal attack on disabled grandmother

  29-12-2016 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Barbara Dransfield, 63, was on a life-support machine following the attack in her home last July
  
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• Can you help this bar catch their squirrel thief?

  29-12-2016 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two lamps worth £1,400 were destroyed in the attack on Tuesday night
  
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• Church faces closure a month after its 150th anniversary celebrations

  29-12-2016 15:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Church leaders say All Saints CE Church in Hamer, Rochdale has been getting as few as 18 people at its services
  
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• Domino's Pizza designs 'no stains' onesie

  29-12-2016 15:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pizza giant is gearing up for its busiest day of the year on New Year's Day
  
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• Man in Boxing Day car collision wakes from coma

  29-12-2016 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with attempted murder over the incident on High Street in Cheadle
  
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• Man hit by car in Cheadle on Boxing Day wakes from coma

  29-12-2016 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with attempted murder over the incident on the High Street
  
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• Ricky Hatton: "I tried to kill myself several times because of depression"

  29-12-2016 14:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former world champion calls for more to be done for boxers at the end of their careers
  
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• Great Manchester Run raised nearly £9m for charity in 2016

  29-12-2016 13:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Research by organisers of the Great Manchester Run has revealed the incredible sum was raised by the more than 35,000 people who took part in this year’s event
  
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• Who is going into the Celebrity Big Brother 2017 house and what does it look like?

  29-12-2016 13:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The All Stars vs New Stars series on Channel 5 is set to be one of the most explosive yet with a number of old faces making a comeback
  
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• Ricky Hatton reveals suicide attempts in frank and emotional interview

  29-12-2016 13:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The boxer admitted his life had spiralled out of control since ending his career with him turning to both drink and drugs
  
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• Feisty Stockport pooch tops the list of RSPCA's favourite rescues of 2016

  29-12-2016 12:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Juno the puppy got away without a scratch after fence rescue
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder over Stockport collision

  29-12-2016 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is charged with attempted murder after a 41-year-old was hit by a car in Stockport.
  
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• Piccadilly Rats star Ray Boddington WILL sing for Simon Cowell

  29-12-2016 12:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The cult Manchester busker got the call to Blackpool for Britain's Got Talent just days before his 75th birthday
  
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• Some of the M.E.N's most striking and dramatic pictures of 2016

  29-12-2016 12:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From the huge fire at Marple Mill in Oldham to the Olympic and Paralympic Parade through the city centre, we pick some of the best images of the year...
  
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• Thief throws chicken Caesar wraps at police officers as they chased him

  29-12-2016 12:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were searching Market Street and the surrounding area on Wednesday night after a man reported a thief tried to grab his bag from him
  
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• Appeal to find driver who fled collision with bus after being released from damaged car

  29-12-2016 11:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are trying to find the man who was driving a silver Fiat Stilo in Harpurhey at 10.40pm on Wednesday night
  
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• A tattoo convention with free bumper cars is coming to Manchester

  29-12-2016 11:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When is the Tattoo Tea Party? What will be happening at EventCity?
  
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• Winter Gathering staff told they will be paid wages they are owed

  29-12-2016 11:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Winter Gathering, which featured street food stalls, bars, live music and an ice rink, closed its doors on Tuesday despite being due to remain open until January 8
  
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• Time capsule buried as cross-city Metrolink line nears completion

  29-12-2016 11:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A copy of the M.E.N, theatre programmes and sporting memorabilia are among items buried at St Peter's Square
  
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• 13 Manchester restaurants and bars going and gone from the city centre this year

  29-12-2016 11:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We've taken a look back at the city centre restaurants and bars we’ve said goodbye to over the last 12 months and those we could be losing soon
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after pedestrian hit by car

  29-12-2016 11:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Marc Anthony Dightam will appear before magistrates on Friday following the incident in Cheadle on Boxing Day
  
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• Salford murder: Piotr Olejarczyk jailed for stabbing Jakub Gorski

  29-12-2016 10:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who stabbed a 19-year-old to death is jailed for life for murder and told he will serve at least 21 years.
  
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• Thousands raised for family of Chris Thompson who died after alleged brawl in Altrincham

  29-12-2016 10:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old, who had a wife and young son, was found with serious head injuries outside a lap dancing club in the town shortly after 2:30am in the early hours of Thursday morning
  
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• Pensioner left with broken bones after being hit by car

  29-12-2016 10:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 70-year-old man was crossing Trinity Street, close to Costa Coffee, in Bolton when he was struck by a black Honda Accord
  
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• Actress Debbie Reynolds, mum of Carrie Fisher, dies one day after her daughter

  29-12-2016 10:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Her son Todd announced the 84-year-old said: "'I want to be with Carrie.. and then she was gone."
  
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• E-fit issued of man suspected of sexually assaulting Stockport woman in own home

  29-12-2016 09:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police issue an e-fit of a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman in her own home.
  
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• Motorists urged to take extra care due to widespread ice and fog

  29-12-2016 09:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Temperatures were around 0C by 6am, with things unlikely to warm up until around 11am, when the mercury will rise to around 1C
  
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• Boxer Ricky Hatton: 'I tried to kill myself several times'

  29-12-2016 09:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boxer Ricky Hatton opens up about his depression and a suicide attempt.
  
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• New organ at Manchester Cathedral unveiled after £2.6m project

  29-12-2016 09:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The instrument won’t be playable until Easter but scaffolding has been removed from it so it can be enjoyed by visitors over the festive period.
  
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