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• Police searching for missing woman Victoria Cherry for over a year find body in Bolton house

  16-01-2017 23:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police say they believe it is the 44-year-old missing woman. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
  
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• Coleen Rooney and Manchester United star Wayne 'wouldn't rule out more kids'

  16-01-2017 22:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In a revealing interview, Coleen explains why she doesn't like selfies and looks up to America's First Lady Michelle Obama
  
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• LIVE: Armed police at incident on Bolton Road in Pendlebury

  16-01-2017 22:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pictures show police vehicles appearing to block the road and several police officers near a parade of shops and takeways
  
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• Watch: Aerial footage shows aftermath of huge explosion which destroyed two houses in Blackley

  16-01-2017 20:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fire service are still at the scene in Blackley investigating how it happened
  
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• A mum who tried to smuggle an illegal immigrant into the UK from Calais has had her jail term cut

  16-01-2017 19:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old tried to come back with an Albanian passenger bearing false documentation
  
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• The pictures that prove kids really will sleep ANYWHERE

  16-01-2017 19:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It might not be when you want them to, but if they're tired they'll find a way
  
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• Bosses at a school where teachers were on strike took kids bowling - and parents really aren't happy

  16-01-2017 18:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The school confirmed that students were taken on a trip to Hollywood Bowl to help develop ‘leisure skills’
  
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• How long have you got to spend your old five pound notes?

  16-01-2017 18:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "But that leaves almost 165 million cotton paper fivers yet to be withdrawn."
  
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• Starbucks was going to throw a homeless man out for being 'smelly' - until a kind customer stepped in

  16-01-2017 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Carrie-Anne Gale says staff at a city centre branch tried to eject the man in his 40s after complaints of a foul odour
  
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• Sir Ian McKellen discovers his Bolton acting ancestor in Who Do You Think You Are shock

  16-01-2017 18:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sir Ian’s parents both died when he was young, but he still wonders: ”Why did no one tell me we had an actor in the family?"
  
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• Man tried to use fake £50 printed on plain paper to buy his lunch

  16-01-2017 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The suspect tried to purchase a humble sandwich and drink with the quite clearly fake note.
  
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• The most romantic restaurants in Manchester for Valentine's Day

  16-01-2017 18:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Where should you go for a romantic date in Manchester? Let us guide you to date night success.
  
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• 'We need more Darrens in the world' - passengers gush over tram driver who raised spirits on Blue Monday

  16-01-2017 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The mystery driver - known only as Darren - entertained passengers with ‘motivational speeches’ and inspirational words about caring for each other
  
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• Instagram account that posted indecent images of Salford children shut down

  16-01-2017 17:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The exact nature of the images is not known, but GMP say the pictures were of teenagers of high school age
  
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• Could Stockport council veto the entire region's plans to build on the green belt?

  16-01-2017 17:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anger has been growing for months over the region’s spatial strategy
  
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• Second man charged with the murder of Paul Croft who died in 2005

  16-01-2017 17:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have revealed that Paul O’Neill, 35, of Broomhall Road, Pendlebury, Salford, has been charged with a single count of murder
  
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• Man taken to hospital after being stabbed on Rhodes Street, Hyde, in daylight attack

  16-01-2017 17:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 37-year-old man is in hospital with stab wounds, but said to be in a stable condition
  
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• Missing heavily-pregnant woman found safe and well

  16-01-2017 16:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers in Bury launched a public appeal after Angela King disappeared on Thursday morning, January 12
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Michelle and Steve's marriage is set for more drama

  16-01-2017 16:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The couple are showing the strain of losing their son Ruairi. Will their marriage survive?
  
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• Avenged Sevenfold at Manchester Arena - stage times and setlist

  16-01-2017 16:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The stadium metallers A7X land in town with new drummer Brooks Wackerman tonight
  
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• Thieves ransack political party headquarters in Rochdale

  16-01-2017 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating a burglary at the town's Liberal Democrat offices over the weekend
  
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• Emotional scenes as hundreds line streets for funeral of cousins killed in New Year's Eve 'hit and run'

  16-01-2017 16:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Solemn music, from a saxophonist and accordion players, rang out around the streets of Oldham as the coffins of the 11 and 12-year-old girls were carried to the crematorium
  
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• Where's your nearest A&E in Manchester and when should you go?

  16-01-2017 16:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Find an A&E near you in Manchester, Wigan, Bolton, Trafford, Tameside, Stockport, Wigan, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale?
  
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• 'It was like a bomb, I thought my house was going to come down' - residents speak of shock after house explosion

  16-01-2017 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews raced to the scene on Cecil Road in Blackley, north Manchester, following the explosion just after midday today
  
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• World famous Moscow State Circus comes to Manchester

  16-01-2017 15:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The event has been two years in the planning and will see the largest ever big top at Event City
  
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• Desperate appeal to find missing dad-of-four after his car and phone are found

  16-01-2017 15:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Marcus Shaw, 43, was last seen in Warrington on Saturday afternoon
  
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• Watch as newly opened sports arena in Czech city collapses as people run in terror

  16-01-2017 15:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two people injured as they flee the arena but the majority of the 80 people escaped without injury
  
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• Murder investigation launched after police search property in Bolton for missing woman

  16-01-2017 15:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "I am urging anyone who has any knowledge of Victoria’s movements since her disappearance, no matter how insignificant you feel it may be, to please get in touch.”
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother star Angie Best wanted to help save 'lost' Coleen Nolan

  16-01-2017 15:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The wife of Manchester United legend George Best was criticised for her treatment of the TV presenter, during an appearance on Loose Women
  
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• 9 brilliant fish and chips shops in Manchester city centre

  16-01-2017 14:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Our round up of top places you can indulge in a chippy tea around town
  
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• LIVE: Two houses destroyed by explosion in Blackley

  16-01-2017 14:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are currently at the scene on Cecil Road, in Blackley, north Manchester
  
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• LIVE: House destroyed by explosion in Blackley

  16-01-2017 14:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are currently at the scene on Cecil Road, in Blackley, north Manchester
  
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• Family of Anthony Grainger want 'lessons to to be learned' as public inquiry into his death begins

  16-01-2017 13:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Father-of-two Mr Grainger, 36, was shot dead by a GMP firearms officer during a ‘pre-planned’ operation in 2012
  
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• A Metrolink driver called Darren gave motivational speeches to raise spirits on Blue Monday... and people loved it

  16-01-2017 13:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The driver - known only as Darren - took to the tannoy to give inspirational messages between Bury and Altrincham
  
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• Elbow announce dates and ticket information for new Forest Live tour

  16-01-2017 13:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Guy Garvey and co will perform in woodlands and forests across the UK this summer
  
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• Jason Donovan to headline Irlam Live summer music festival

  16-01-2017 12:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Too Many Broken Hearts singer joins headliners Junior Marvin's Wailers and Alexander O'Neal at Irlam Live music festival
  
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• Father's shock as B&M toy helicopter falls from sky and hits five-year-old son

  16-01-2017 12:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The toy is still on sale with the retailer saying it was an isolated incident
  
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• Chinese New Year 2017 in Manchester: Terracotta Warriors arrive in the city for the Year of the Rooster

  16-01-2017 12:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The work was originally commissioned for the Beijing Olympics Games in 2008 and has already travelled the globe to Sydney, Zagreb, Prague and beyond
  
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• BPM festival bloodbath as gunman 'kills five' while Brit DJ pleads with people "Stay in your f***ing hotel"

  16-01-2017 12:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The DJ said: "Someone has come into the club in Playa Del Carmen and opened fire. 4-5 dead and many wounded. Stay in your f**kin hotel if you're here at BPM."
  
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• President-elect Donald Trump has a soft spot for Britain

  16-01-2017 12:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Trump's "aggressive" public persona is at odds with his warmer private side, Mr Gove said after his audience with the next occupant of the White House.
  
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• Ex-football coach Barry Bennell pleads not guilty to child sex abuse charges

  16-01-2017 11:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He denies seven counts of indecent assault on a boy and one count of attempted sexual assault.
  
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• Hundreds expected to line streets for funeral of cousins who died in horror crash

  16-01-2017 11:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Friends, family members and the public are due to gather to pay their respects after a service at St Paul’s C of E Church on Ashton Road in Oldham
  
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• The new DVLA car tax rules that could cost motorists hundreds of pounds

  16-01-2017 11:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Under the new rules some car models will cost significantly more to tax each year - and only electric and hydrogen cars will be exempt
  
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• £85m funding secured from German bank for residential skyscraper in Manchester

  16-01-2017 10:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  As a central part of the NOMA neighbourhood in Manchester city centre, the £153m development covers 520,000 sq ft and comprises 466 rental apartments opposite Manchester Victoria.
  
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• Westminster should be evacuated to allow repair work to start

  16-01-2017 10:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Chris Bryant, who is joint spokesman for the Committee on Restoration and Renewal, made the dire predictions as he argued against colleagues who want the work to take place around them.
  
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• Pedestrian injured after collision with van in Ancoats

  16-01-2017 10:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man - whose age is unknown - has been taken to hospital
  
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• Gas blast, massive firework or sonic boom? What did cause the huge bang heard across Greater Manchester?

  16-01-2017 09:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It was heard across Salford, Trafford and south Manchester - and speculation is rife as to the cause
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Steve lashes out at Nick on tonight's Corrie

  16-01-2017 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Grieving Steve McDonald snaps and punches Nick Tilsley
  
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• Turkish Airline plane crashes near Kyrgyzstan airport killing 37

  16-01-2017 08:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Reports of the death toll on Monday ranged from 37 people, according to emergency officials, to 31 people, according to the presidential press office, which said rescue teams have recovered 31 bodies as well as parts from nine bodies.
  
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• Pep Guardiola: Man City too far behind Chelsea after Everton loss

  16-01-2017 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boss Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are too far behind to challenge Premier League leaders Chelsea after a 4-0 loss at Everton.
  
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