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• Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Rochdale

  14-02-2017 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bolton close in on the top two in League One with a derby win over Rochdale at the Macron Stadium.
  
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• Bury 0-0 Milton Keynes Dons

  14-02-2017 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bury earn another point in their battle for League One survival as they draw 0-0 at home to MK Dons.
  
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• Oldham Athletic 1-0 Charlton Athletic

  14-02-2017 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Resurgent Oldham give their survival hopes another boost as they battled to a narrow victory over Charlton.
  
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• Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Wigan Athletic

  14-02-2017 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jake Buxton heads in a 88th-minute winner to earn Wigan Athletic a vital league win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  
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• Laura Kenny and husband Jason expecting first child

  14-02-2017 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olympic cycling champions Laura and Jason Kenny announce they are expecting their first child.
  
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• Coroner orders 'the other Aki' to come to Stephen Akinyemi inquest

  14-02-2017 22:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Akinyemi was found dead in Arran Coghlan's home - after a dispute with Philip Atkinson over the nickname 'Aki'
  
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• Think you know your grandparents? New reports shines light on the sex lives of pensioners

  14-02-2017 21:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester experts say that pensioners are much more sexually active than you think
  
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• Police want to speak to this man after a woman was blackmailed with 'intimate videos'

  14-02-2017 20:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim was threatened and asked to pay thousands to stop the footage being posted
  
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• Manchester breakfast institution The Koffee Pot to host nose-to-tail supper club

  14-02-2017 20:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Oldham Street cafe is going the whole hog with a menu of crispy pig's ears and pig cheeks inspired by Fergus Henderson for one night only
  
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• Before you go to bed - five things you need to know from today

  14-02-2017 20:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The stories you have been talking about
  
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• Dad jailed for leaving two small sons locked in the car on sweltering hot day... while he went to pub

  14-02-2017 20:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Samuel Thomas Marsland, 25, admitted two counts of child neglect
  
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• Moors murderer Ian Brady launches "unique" legal challenge

  14-02-2017 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Killer Ian Brady launches a "unique" legal challenge for the right to choose his own solicitor.
  
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• Watch: Coronation Street star singing for patients at The Christie on Valentine's Day

  14-02-2017 19:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie favourite Bruno Langley wanted to spread some Valentine's cheer
  
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• DVLA wheel-clampers launch three-day search for vehicles without tax

  14-02-2017 19:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The DVLA’s national wheel-clamping partner is targeting the region for the next three days
  
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• The horrific face of Spice in Manchester: A young man fights for his life in hospital under police guard...

  14-02-2017 19:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jordan Higham's dad says he didn't even know his son was in prison on remand, until he was given horrendous news
  
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• Vermilion Restaurant unveils spectacular £3m wedding venue and banqueting hall

  14-02-2017 19:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Swanky Vermilion restaurant has expanded with a huge £3m new banqueting hall perfect for weddings for up to 1,000 guests
  
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• Real Housewives of Cheshire stars celebrate Valentine's Day by going out for drinks without their men

  14-02-2017 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ampika Pickston, Lauren Simon and Tanya Bardsley toasted the day with champagne and Jagerbombs
  
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• McDonald's has switched off free wi-fi to stop troublemakers using the restaurant 'as a youth club'

  14-02-2017 18:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police say McDonald's in Chadderton is having 'regular issues' with disruptive teenagers
  
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• Stephen Akinyemi death: Nightclub attack 'may be relevant'

  14-02-2017 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A stabbing in 2008 could be a clue in the death of a suspected gangster, an inquest hears.
  
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• Watch Mercedes driver take police on 90mph chase through Manchester and Salford streets

  14-02-2017 17:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers had only pulled him over because the lights on his Kompressor Coupe were off, but 'frightened' Michael Holdsworth put his foot down
  
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• Thousands of pounds raised in memory of 15-year-old killed when motorbike crashed into lamp post

  14-02-2017 17:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old died after his motorbike crashed into a lamp post on Tuesday
  
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• Police job candidate arrested for drinking and driving

  14-02-2017 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Man arrested for drink-driving after he turned up for a police job interview smelling of alcohol.
  
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• Coleen Rooney celebrates Valentine's Day by sharing a touching photo of her "four boys"

  14-02-2017 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United WAG supremo has posted a super-sweet snap on her Instagram
  
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• Warrington to join Cheshire devolution bid

  14-02-2017 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington councillors vote to pursue a Cheshire devolution deal, rejecting the Merseyside bid.
  
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• Deadly danger of blind cords highlighted in shocking safety video

  14-02-2017 16:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The footage has been released to encourage families to make sure their homes are safe
  
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• Where sells the best kebabs in Manchester?

  14-02-2017 16:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We look at Manchester's finest kebab shops, takeways and restaurants - according to TripAdvisor.
  
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• Viola Beach: It feels like they are still on tour, stepmother says

  14-02-2017 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Guitarist's stepmother says a year after their deaths, it feels like the band are "just still on tour".
  
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• Historic Stockport pub that has become target for vandals will be turned into homes

  14-02-2017 16:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Bow Garrett will become flats but concerns over amount of parking and road safety persist
  
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• Gabriel Jesus: Manchester City forward has broken metatarsal

  14-02-2017 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus is diagnosed with a broken metatarsal after their 2-0 win at Bournemouth.
  
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• Wealthy car dealer who murdered wife is now being sued by his sons for £1.5m

  14-02-2017 15:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ben and Nicholas Workman say their father Ian would have been made to give half his wealth to their mother Susan, had he not butchered her
  
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• Boom in Manchester city centre office take up

  14-02-2017 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Activity was underpinned by the 165,000 sq ft deal to Swinton Insurance at 101 Embankment.
  
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• Boy who shot transgender girl, 11, with a BB gun at school dealt with by restorative justice

  14-02-2017 15:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Police said ‘restorative justice’ would be used to resolve the situation, despite the force classing the sickening attack as a hate crime
  
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• How Manchester celebs are celebrating Valentine's Day

  14-02-2017 15:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Roses, romantic trip to Paris and being single and fabulous
  
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• Dale Cregan case police officer 'wrote own death report'

  14-02-2017 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Colleague of two murdered PCs filled out his own death report before taking his life, inquest hears.
  
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• Moment widow is reunited with best friend after nearly 20 years on separate sides of the world

  14-02-2017 14:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joanna Koster gave pal Vanessa Steenson an early Valentine’s Day surprise, flying to Manchester from New Zealand
  
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• Former GMP officer was found hanged after Dale Cregan murder of his two friends changed his life

  14-02-2017 14:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Andrew Summerscales had loved being a police officer until his good friends Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone were both murdered on his shift, an inquest at Stockport Coroner’s Court was told
  
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• How did Valentine's Day begin and why do we celebrate it?

  14-02-2017 14:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's the 'most romantic day of the year' - but why do we all mark it with cards and flowers?
  
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• 'Northern powerhouse' event labelled 'embarrassing' over lack of women

  14-02-2017 14:37
  
  Only one in seven Manchester conference’s speakers is female, and several panel discussions feature no women at allA conference purporting to celebrate the best and brightest businesspeople and executives in the north of England has been criticised after all 15 main advertised speakers were men.The two-day Northern Powerhouse conference in Manchester next week charges delegates £450 (plus VAT) to “network with the key players, potential business partners and stakeholders in the
  
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• Harry Sievey: Cyclist son of Frank Sidebottom creator killed in crash

  14-02-2017 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 24-year-old son of TV comedy character Frank Sidebottom's creator is killed in a crash.
  
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• Job hopeful turns up to interview with police DRUNK - and is arrested for drink driving

  14-02-2017 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He has now been banned from driving after a GMP interviewer noticed the smell of stale alcohol on his breath
  
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• Job hopeful turns up to interview with police - and is arrested for drink driving

  14-02-2017 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He has now been banned from driving after a GMP interviewer noticed the smell of stale alcohol on his breath
  
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• Random act of kindness is sweet for visitors and patients at The Christie hospital in Manchester

  14-02-2017 13:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The stranger left a note on a snack machine saying they wanted 'to try and brighten up someone's day'
  
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• Children play dangerous game of 'chicken' on the Leigh Guided Busway

  14-02-2017 13:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Patrols are being stepped up over concerns more children are playing on the tracks
  
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• Harry Sievey's family pay tribute to 'happy-go-lucky' son and brother

  14-02-2017 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Harry, the 24-year-old son of Frank Sidebottom creator Chris Sievey, died in a collision while cycling in south Manchester
  
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• Vita Student releases images to show how its latest student development on former BBC site could look

  14-02-2017 13:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The residence, split between two buildings, will feature 716 apartments and huge amounts of social space.
  
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• Thieves steal pensioner's fence - then build a den with it

  14-02-2017 12:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police discovered the hideout on waste land in the Marland area of Rochdale
  
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• Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson reported to have proposed to former Coronation Street actress

  14-02-2017 12:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paula Williamson, 36, was popped the question by jailbird Bronson, 64, when she visited him at HMP Wakefield
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Leanne to give birth in a lift?

  14-02-2017 12:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Leanne's waters break while she's trapped in a lift in dramatic Corrie scenes
  
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• Manchester Utd star Juan Mata joins Lord of the Rings pal Dominic Monaghan on tour of Manchester

  14-02-2017 12:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United midfielder headed to some the city's haunts including the Whitworth Art Gallery with lifelong Reds fan Dominic
  
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• Ex on The Beach star Ross Worswick spotted with STUNNING new beauty queen girlfriend

  14-02-2017 11:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Reality TV star Ross is starring in the current series of MTV Ex on the Beach, but back on home turf he has a new beauty queen girlfriend
  
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