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• Amir Khan v Kell Brook fight stalled over purse, says Hearn

  25-01-2017 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An all-British super-fight between Amir Khan and Kell Brook has been stalled over the purse split, says promoter Eddie Hearn.
  
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• Faye Brookes and Sarah Lancashire win big at the National TV Awards 2017

  25-01-2017 23:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street's Faye Brookes and Happy Valley's Sarah Lancashire among the big winners at the glitzy NTA awards - we've got the FULL list of winners
  
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• The best and worst dressed stars at the NTAs 2017

  25-01-2017 23:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Glamorous full length gowns steal the show - but there were also frocky horrors as celebrities headed onto the red carpet at the National Television Awards 2017
  
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• GMP should have arrested gangster Stephen Akinyemi when he was accused of rape, report finds

  25-01-2017 22:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A month later ‘Aki’ was shot dead during a violent struggle with businessman Arran Coghlan at his home in Alderley Edge.
  
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• The little graphene dress unveiled in Manchester

  25-01-2017 21:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An innovative dress made from graphene which can change colour and design is unveiled.
  
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• Six-year-old girl wanders out of Chorlton school and walks home alone

  25-01-2017 21:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses at Oswald Road Primary are investigating after the child left the school to walk home alone through Chorlton.
  
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• Pensioner who bled to death after cutting his head open was 'let down by the NHS', says sister

  25-01-2017 20:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The dad-of-two lost a litre of blood after falling and cutting his head open
  
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• From the back streets of Hong Kong to running Yang Sing

  25-01-2017 20:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Harry Yeung is the co-founder and chef of Chinese restaurant Yang Sing
  
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• Bruntwood unveils vision for latest workspace which will include fifth floor penthouse suite with views across Manchester town hall

  25-01-2017 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Looking directly out over Albert Square, Union will provide views of the city’s major cultural and social events.
  
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• Residents evacuated after house partially collapses

  25-01-2017 19:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Engineers are on their way to the scene and a cordon remains in place
  
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• First dress made with graphene unveiled in Manchester

  25-01-2017 19:20
  
  Little black dress uses ‘wonder material’ to translate wearer’s heartbeat into power for built-in LED lightsIt is the super-thin “wonder material” scientists think could revolutionise every aspect of human life.Now graphene – which is just one atom thick and a million times thinner than human hair – looks set to storm the catwalks of Paris, New York and Milan in a hi-tech twist on the little black dress. Continue reading...
  
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• Betty Tebbs: Women's rights activist dies aged 98

  25-01-2017 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Betty Tebbs dies aged 98 having spent her life working to empower women and fighting for peace.
  
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• This Victorian mansion with TEN bedrooms has been put up for sale

  25-01-2017 19:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fern Cliff in Heaton Moor might just be the biggest house in Greater Manchester and it is unlike any other
  
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• Shadow health secretary blasts controversial closure of two NHS walk-in centres

  25-01-2017 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He was speaking after Bury’s clinical commissioners decided last week to shut both Bury and Prestwich walk-in centres
  
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• 'Outstanding' school put into special measures for failing to carry out safety checks on staff

  25-01-2017 18:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Inspectors said leaders and managers at Barton Clough Primary School in Stretford had failed in their duty to keep children safe
  
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• Where and when can I buy special David Bowie stamps?

  25-01-2017 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Where can I buy the David Bowie stamps? When do the stamps go on sale? Everything you need to know about the new stamp collection from the Royal Mail
  
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• A Dirty Dancing pop-up cinema is coming to Manchester to give you the time of your life

  25-01-2017 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Valentine's weekend screenings at Old Granada Studios will feature themed cocktails, street food and 'special live surprises'
  
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• Police launch hate crime investigation after racist yobs are filmed singing anti-Semitic chant

  25-01-2017 18:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Footage emerged of yobs singing vile racist chants ahead of Manchester City’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday
  
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• When is the National Television Awards 2017? Nominees, how to vote, tickets and everything you need to know

  25-01-2017 18:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When are the National Television Awards 2017? Who are the nominees? What channel are they one? Can I still buy tickets? Everything you need to know
  
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• When to see the International Space Station over Greater Manchester in January and February

  25-01-2017 17:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  For the next couple of weeks it will be possible to spot the glowing space station as it passes above in the night sky
  
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• Manchester anti-Semitic football chants video probed

  25-01-2017 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A video in which football fans can be heard singing anti-Semitic insults is being investigated.
  
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• Royal Mail reveals David Bowie souvenir stamps

  25-01-2017 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stamps include images from his famous albums and live tours
  
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• Sale Sharks: Mark Jennings worried for career over recent injuries

  25-01-2017 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sale Sharks centre Mark Jennings speaks about his fears for his career because of almost four years of injury problems.
  
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• Rough sleeping rises at appalling rate, charity says, as figures show 16% rise

  25-01-2017 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 4,000 people a night have been sleeping rough on England's streets.
  
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• Second World War veteran who helped liberate France is honoured

  25-01-2017 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cpl Alfred Barlow was presented with the highest honour France can bestow on foreign nationals
  
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• Shocking moment vandal smashes Trafford town hall windows with hammer

  25-01-2017 16:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage released by the town hall shows the man approaching the building in Stretford with the weapon
  
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• Usain Bolt no longer triple-triple Olympic champion after team mate's failed drugs test

  25-01-2017 16:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jamaican sprint relay team-mate Nesta Carter disqualified from 2008 Games
  
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• Jamie Hanson: Wigan Athletic sign Derby County midfielder on loan

  25-01-2017 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan sign midfielder Jamie Hanson on loan for the rest of the season from fellow Championship side Derby County.
  
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• Trump announces 'major' voter fraud investigation

  25-01-2017 16:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  US President still fixated on his loss of the popular vote in the election
  
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• Extra lane on M60 'risks more accidents', says AA

  25-01-2017 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Using the hard shoulder as an extra lane on the M60 will result in more accidents, warns the AA.
  
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• Town hall u-turn on adult care shake up

  25-01-2017 15:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rochdale council have dropped proposals to drastically change the Supported Living scheme
  
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• We test out a new piece of kit which can predict your dream holiday

  25-01-2017 15:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Travel firm Explore is using the emotion-tracking software to help tourists find their ideal holiday destination - but does it actually work?
  
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• Sarah Storey & Jody Cundy included in GB Para-cycling squad

  25-01-2017 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sarah Storey and Jody Cundy are among the Rio Paralympic gold medallists named in British Cycling's Para-cycling squad for 2017.
  
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• Children conga with The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Play Factore's Giant Wiggle

  25-01-2017 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The wiggle launched the annual fundraising event for Action for Children
  
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• Stanley Chow launches free Manchester exhibition of rare works for Chinese New Year

  25-01-2017 15:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Mancunian artist has gained world fame for his portraits of famous faces, but his latest exhibition at takes a detour from his usual style.
  
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• Police hunting armed intruder who hurt young couple in raid want to speak to this man

  25-01-2017 15:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The culprit, armed with a knife, broke into the house and threatened the householders while a baby was asleep
  
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• CCTV shows last sighting of missing student leaving university halls in pyjamas

  25-01-2017 14:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A clip, released by worried family and friends, shows Maryam leaving Hartley Halls, on Brantingham Road, Whalley Range, dressed only in pyjamas
  
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• Theresa May pledges white paper on Brexit strategy

  25-01-2017 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  PM told MPs at Prime Minister's Questions she would ensure they had every opportunity to scrutinise her proposals
  
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• Lyndon Nowel: New appeal over Kirkdale dad who 'vanished' in 2002

  25-01-2017 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of a man who disappeared after leaving a pub 15 years ago is still trying to come to terms with his disappearance.
  
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• Drunk tore up and burnt pictures of the dead at Manchester's HIV and Aids memorial

  25-01-2017 14:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tiles at the Beacon of Hope on Sackville Gardens were damaged
  
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• The number of people sleeping rough in Greater Manchester has risen dramatically

  25-01-2017 14:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The latest figures - based on estimates carried out on one night in November - show 189 people now sleeping rough across the region - up from 134 last year
  
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• Village People, Status Quo and Sister Sledge bring the party to Macclesfield for 80s Rewind Festival

  25-01-2017 14:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rewind North 2017 has a line up of classic 80s acts for the summer festival alongside camping, glamping silent discos, street entertainment and funfairs
  
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• Cafe Istanbul in Manchester up for sale after 36 years in the city centre

  25-01-2017 14:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cafe Istanbul on Bridge Street has been put on the market as owner Sacit Onur looks to retire
  
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• Become a professional axe-throwing instructor - and 10 other great jobs available in Greater Manchester

  25-01-2017 14:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are hundreds of jobs available on our Fish4Jobs website - we have chosen 11 recruiting now
  
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• Former Manchester schoolgirl named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list

  25-01-2017 13:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sonya Passi, a former head girl at Withington Girl’s School, has been named as one of America’s leading young change-makers
  
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• Tom Smith: Lancashire all-rounder and former captain forced to retire at 31

  25-01-2017 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire all-rounder Tom Smith announces his retirement at the age of 31 after a series of injury problems.
  
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• Prolific burglar banned from EVERY back alley in Manchester

  25-01-2017 13:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michael Patterson also face arrest if he goes into any street around a long stretch of Stockport Road between Longsight and Levenshulme
  
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• The National Television Awards 2017 LIVE - nominees, winners, red carpet and all the backstage gossip

  25-01-2017 13:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street, Cold Feet, Happy Valley and The Jeremy Kyle Show could all pick up National Television Awards in London tonight.
  
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• Where are the National Television Awards held? Nominees, how to vote, tickets and everything you need to know

  25-01-2017 13:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When are the National Television Awards 2017? Who are the nominees? What channel are they one? Can I still buy tickets? Everything you need to know
  
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• Desperate plea to find foster home for two sisters who love Disney, dressing up and tuna sandwiches

  25-01-2017 13:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pair, who love dressing up as princesses, can’t live with their birth family so the council’s fostering team is trying to find them a home
  
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