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• Super League: Leigh Centurions 14-17 Leeds Rhinos

  17-02-2017 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds edge to their first win of the season by overcoming Leigh in the Centurions' first Super League home game for almost 12 years.
  
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• United fans being warned to behave themselves at Blackburn FA Cup tie

  17-02-2017 23:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  About 7,000 Reds are expected to travel to Ewood Park on Sunday
  
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• Drivers warned of major road closure on route to Manchester Airport for whole weekend

  17-02-2017 23:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Weekend closure to hit drivers on the M6, M56 and A556
  
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• This man was found dead four years ago with only a one-way bus ticket to Wigan on him... who is he?

  17-02-2017 23:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police appeal for information four years after discovery of mystery body
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Manchester United boss learned from 'throwing away' FA Cup games

  17-02-2017 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho says he "threw away" FA Cup games in the past but will not make the same mistake against Blackburn in the fifth round.
  
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• Worker flees as hooded man tries to set fire to shop in bizarre arson attack caught on camera

  17-02-2017 22:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “I would urge anyone with information as to the identity of the offender to contact us.”
           
  
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• Rapist who targeted girls in Rochdale jailed

  17-02-2017 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A rapist with a "dreadful record of sexual offending" in Rochdale starts another jail sentence.
  
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• Who is this man filmed running across a field with bags of cash? And does it have anything to do with a robbery?

  17-02-2017 22:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police want to speak to the man in connection with a robbery at Asda in Newton Heath
  
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• Police called to student flats after man's body found

  17-02-2017 21:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The incident, at Cavendish Place in Hulme, is not being treated as suspicious
  
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• Man interviewed by police over M62 road rage 'spade attack' caught on camera

  17-02-2017 21:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 33-year-old man was interviewed under caution in relation to dangerous driving, criminal damage and assault
  
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• I blamed myself, says heart-broken dad who woke up to find baby dead in bed

  17-02-2017 20:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ava was teething and just starting to walk. Her devastated mum says she wouldn't sleep in her own cot after recovering from bronchitis
  
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• Arsonist who torched flats and car parks in Spice-fuelled rampage says 'I wanted to get nicked'

  17-02-2017 19:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cannabis and heroin addict Connor told officers that he was sick of living on the streets after coming out of prison just weeks earlier
  
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• Woman dies after being hit by train in Wigan

  17-02-2017 19:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Wigan North Western at 3.15pm
  
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• Rochdale man jailed for 13 years for raping and abusing teenage girl

  17-02-2017 19:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shaun Freeman 56, of Great Howarth, gave his victim drugs before abusing her when she was just 15
  
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• Adam was barred from a Manchester pub for turning up in this dress... but he's got some wilder outfits!

  17-02-2017 18:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 24-year-old hairdresser says he likes to mix masculine and feminine styles. But that didn't win over one bouncer
  
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• Rochdale rapist who used drugs to groom teenage victim jailed

  17-02-2017 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who gave a girl drugs before later raping her and beating her with a hammer is jailed
  
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• When is Shrove Tuesday 2017?

  17-02-2017 18:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What day is Pancake Day? Everything you need to know about Shrove Tuesday
  
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• When do the clocks go forward in 2017?

  17-02-2017 18:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When is British Summer Time? When do the clocks change in the UK? Do the clocks go forward or back? Everything you need to know
  
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• Easter holiday dates - Bank Holiday calendar 2017

  17-02-2017 18:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What are the Bank Holiday dates in 2017 in the UK? How many Bank Holidays are there in 2017?  When is Easter Bank holiday? Everything you need to know in our Bank Holiday Calendar 2017
  
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• Ryan Giggs drops bid to ban media from court battle

  17-02-2017 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former footballer ditches bid to ban reporters from court battle over money with his estranged wife.
  
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• World Club Series: Warrington Wolves v Brisbane Broncos

  17-02-2017 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Warrington Wolves host Brisbane Broncos in Saturday's World Cup Series match at the Halliwell Jones Stadium (20:00 GMT).
  
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• Sheridan Smith all smiles as she poses with her super-cute pet dog

  17-02-2017 17:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sheridan has arrived in Manchester ahead of the opening of Funny Girl at the Palace Theatre
  
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• World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

  17-02-2017 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Wigan Warriors host Cronulla Sharks in Sunday's World Club Challenge match at the The DW Stadium (15:00 GMT).
  
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• Former pop singer turned priest Peter Skellern dies

  17-02-2017 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peter Skellern, who was ordained as a priest last year, had a hit in 1972 with You're A Lady.
  
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• Architects design your dream home for £10 at Build It Live

  17-02-2017 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Build It Live brings architects, interior designers, industry traders and top DIY advice to EventCity in Manchester this weekend
  
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• Gabriel Jesus: Manchester City forward 'may be out for season'

  17-02-2017 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says forward Gabriel Jesus may not play again this season after breaking a metatarsal bone in his foot.
  
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• Video shows moment robber pushed umbrella into terrified shop assistant's back and told her it was a gun

  17-02-2017 17:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Abdul Mohammed threatened staff at two city centre stores, telling them he had a firearm
  
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• Rocket League is free to buy on Xbox One this weekend

  17-02-2017 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rocket League and NBA 2K17 are coming to Xbox One for free this weekend. How can you download it?
  
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• Manchester's BrewDog bar to hold a weekend vegan fayre

  17-02-2017 16:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Peter Street craft beer bar will serve a brand new vegan menu for two days only
  
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• Live: Major police incident after 'suspicious package' found in Northern Quarter

  17-02-2017 16:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lever Street is cordoned off and traffic is being diverted
  
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• UEFA open disciplinary proceedings against St Etienne after flares were set off at Old Trafford

  17-02-2017 15:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Frustrated Manchester United fans have blasted Old Trafford security following the raucous display
  
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• Linda Nolan unveiled her new face for the first time on Loose Women

  17-02-2017 15:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Nolans singer showed her sister Coleen Nolan the results of her £6,000 facelift
  
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• Construction firm behind £100m redevelopment of Ordsall estate announces 30 redundancies

  17-02-2017 15:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A further 20 people have resigned at Bolton-based firm Forrest, which is responsible for millions of pounds worth of developments in the region
  
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• Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke 'denied entry into USA'

  17-02-2017 15:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Richard Keys says the 45-year-old was denied entry into the the USA on Friday morning
  
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• Callum Evans: Macclesfield Town sign Barnsley defender on loan

  17-02-2017 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Macclesfield Town sign Barnsley defender Callum Evans on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Do you earn enough? Do you ever feel lonely? What's life like for you in Greater Manchester?

  17-02-2017 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Today the Manchester Evening News launches our biggest ever survey about life in Greater Manchester.
  
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• Ryan Giggs drops bid to ban reporters from his divorce proceedings

  17-02-2017 15:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  News that the ex-Manchester United star and his wife Stacey were embroiled in a High Court dispute emerged earlier this year
  
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• Awesome new app brings The Gruffalo to life at Delamere Forest

  17-02-2017 15:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Families can follow clues on a trail and see Mouse, Snake, Fox and the Gruffalo himself come alive through their phones
  
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• This theatre is auditioning DOGS to appear in an opera

  17-02-2017 15:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The lucky canine will even get its own costume at the Manchester theatre
  
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• Fly-tippers 'should be jailed', says Manchester councillor

  17-02-2017 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "Selfish" litter bugs should be jailed because "fines do not work", Manchester councillor claims.
  
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• This converted chapel was owned by one of Britain’s greatest adventurers - and it could be yours

  17-02-2017 14:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cheshire aristocrat Sir Philip Brocklehurst, who sailed to the South Pole with Ernest Shackleton, lived in the Grade II-listed property in the village of Swythamley
  
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• Premiership: Sale Sharks v Wasps

  17-02-2017 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Sale Sharks host Wasps in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (15:00 GMT).
  
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• Resurfacing at busy Portwood roundabout latest roadworks to hit that area of Stockport

  17-02-2017 14:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Month-long project will see lanes and M60 sliproad closed for eight and half hours overnight
  
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• Ukip are holding their conference in Bolton today - here are seven things you should know

  17-02-2017 14:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There is a lot of talk about Donald Trump....
  
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• Urgent appeal to find missing pensioner who suffers from dementia

  17-02-2017 14:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mary Seeds, 70, was last seen getting off a tram at Victoria station in the city centre
  
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• Review: Busted at O2 Apollo, Manchester

  17-02-2017 14:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's back to the Noughties for a wild night of pure pop
  
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• Woman found seriously injured in Manchester's Arndale Centre

  17-02-2017 14:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The area around Topshop was shut off to customers on Friday morning as emergency services attended to the woman, who was bleeding heavily
  
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• Picture of inmate in hospital after taking Spice circulated in prison to deter others

  17-02-2017 14:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jordan Higham was one of three men who collapsed after taking the banned substance at the Agecroft prison last Wednesday night.
  
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