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• Watch the shocking moment a disabled pensioner on a mobility scooter is robbed as drivers pass on by

  20-02-2017 23:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  As the pensioner tried to drive off, the woman stuck her hand out and snatched the necklace
  
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• Here's the financial deal Gary Neville struck with Manchester council over his skyscraper plans

  20-02-2017 23:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The town hall has a substantial financial stake in Neville’s huge St Michael’s development. This is how it works
  
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• Could Coronation Street be getting new businesses and a brand new street as part of a transformation?

  20-02-2017 22:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A police station, a school and a court have already been promised
  
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• Radio 4 presenter Steve Hewlett dies after cancer battle

  20-02-2017 22:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The BBC broadcaster was a University of Manchester graduate and visiting media professor at the University of Salford
  
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• Anti-Trump protests held across the UK – video

  20-02-2017 22:08
  
  Thousands of people gathered to protest in different parts of the UK on Monday to protest President Donald Trump. MPs held a debate to decide whether Trump’s invitation of a state visit should be downgraded and stripped of its royal seal of approvalMPs debate refusing Donald Trump a state visit to Britain - Politics live
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• Community hub for young people burnt to ground in latest attack against social club

  20-02-2017 21:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chairman of The Lancaster Club Rob Fuller says no one feels safe anymore after the spate of antisocial behaviour
  
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• Police are going undercover posing as cyclists in a bid to catch drivers who overtake dangerously closely

  20-02-2017 21:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Highway Code's safe passing distance is 1.5 metres
  
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• McDonald's at Manchester Arena has closed after 17 years in business

  20-02-2017 20:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The McDonald's branch, which fed gig-goers and Victoria station passengers, confirms closure
  
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• Stalker who put tracking device on ex-wife's car is banned from Trafford Centre for harassment

  20-02-2017 20:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kevin Gallagher, 39, was given a suspended prison sentence by magistrates
  
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• 'Loutish' teenager who carried out frenzied knife attack on two people near the Printworks is jailed

  20-02-2017 20:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Levi Shannon, 18, stabbed two men within minutes of each other
  
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• Stephen Akiyemi 'died instantly' after being shot in Arran Coghlan's bathroom, inquest hears

  20-02-2017 20:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Security worker Stephen “Aki” Akinyemi, 44, was shot in the temple during a fight with his friend in 2010
  
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• Coronation Street actor who plays 'Creepy' Nathan hints grooming story makes it difficult to learn lines

  20-02-2017 19:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chris Harper's character has been grooming schoolgirl Bethany Platt
  
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• Mum says boy, 5, was 'attacked and knocked unconscious' by children at play centre

  20-02-2017 19:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nicky Olive claims Ollie was kicked and stamped on by two older boys while playing in a ball pit
  
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• Pregnant woman ended up with football-sized cyst after doctors let it keep growing inside her

  20-02-2017 18:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Four years after her horrendous ordeal, Francesca, 26, has now been awarded a £15,000 damages settlement
  
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• New theatre to open inside Manchester's Great Northern Warehouse

  20-02-2017 18:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Northern Rep will be the city's first dedicated repertory theatre in more than 50 years
  
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• One Manchester restaurant makes the Observer Food Monthly top 50

  20-02-2017 18:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The list compiles the best food and drink trends from across the world
  
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• Coroner halts inquest into death of Shazel Zaman, 13, days after cervical cancer jab

  20-02-2017 17:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pennine Acute NHS Trust is under fire after leaving the family of a tragic Bury schoolgirl in a 'very difficult position'
  
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• Manchester United fan is abused and attacked after he is found in Blackburn stand during FA Cup clash

  20-02-2017 17:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fan appears to be hit a number of times as police stepped in to attempt to calm things down
  
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• Blue Planet II - David Attenborough will narrate the new BBC series in autumn 2017

  20-02-2017 17:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The BBC will broadcast Blue Planet II later this year. David Attenborough will narrate the series after the success of Planet Earth II last year
  
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• Why is there an 8ft sculpture of Jeremy Clarkson's head in this Salford garden?

  20-02-2017 17:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The huge fibreglass sculpture was hoisted into place using a crane
  
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• Manchester City v Monaco

  20-02-2017 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Manchester City and Monaco.
  
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• Don’t trash Manchester’s history to make way for skyscrapers | Hayley Flynn

  20-02-2017 17:00
  
  If Bootle Street police station, the Reform synagogue and a Peterloo-era pub are replaced with Giggs and Neville’s towers investors will benefit – not MancuniansRyan Giggs and Gary Neville’s St Michael’s skyscrapers are two of many such towers currently proposed for Manchester’s city centre. The former footballers’ buildings will sit on the site currently occupied by the Ralph Abercromby pub, the only building remaining from the site of the 1819 Peterloo Massa
  
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• Ten facts about Charles Bronson, Britain's most notorious prisoner and a man of mystery

  20-02-2017 16:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The armed robber, who has spent years in solitary confinement, has been a strongman, artist and lover. Here are some facts about Charles Bronson you might not know.
  
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• European workers urge Theresa May to end uncertainty over right to stay

  20-02-2017 16:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Scores of foreign nationals lobbied MPs in Parliament
  
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• Residents say they won't allow Moss Side to return to ‘bad old days’ following shooting

  20-02-2017 15:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The streets of the south Manchester neighbourhood were crawling with police officers on Monday morning the day after the violent incident outside a takeaway at 3pm
  
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• 'Trojan Horse' claims at Oldham's Clarksfield school rejected

  20-02-2017 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Allegations of an Islamic takeover at an Oldham school have "no basis", an investigation finds.
  
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• Salford's Justin Carney and Leeds Rhinos' Jamie Jones-Buchanan charged by RFL

  20-02-2017 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salford Red Devils' Justin Carney and Leeds Rhinos' Jamie Jones-Buchanan to face disciplinary charges.
  
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• Shed Seven announce new album and tour with Cast - how to get tickets

  20-02-2017 14:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Britpop favourites are coming to Manchester Academy as part of the tour this December
  
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• A new direct flight from Manchester Airport to Cuba is being launched

  20-02-2017 14:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new route to Cayo Santa Maria will be launched by Thomas Cook next summer
  
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• Review: Jack Whitehall at Manchester Arena

  20-02-2017 14:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Bad Education and Fresh Meat star returns to his university stomping ground on his Jack Whitehall: At Large tour
  
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• UK's first ever alpine rollercoaster will take you on thrilling ride through Snowdonia National Park

  20-02-2017 14:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Zip World Fforest Coaster, which will be the UK's first alpine rollercoaster, will see riders have to control their speed as they weave, dart and speed through stunning woodland scenery in north Wales
  
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• Driver crashes 4x4 into building before fleeing from scene in a wheelchair

  20-02-2017 14:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police said the car was reported stolen on Sunday evening
  
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• 'It destroyed my life': Man's 25 year nightmare after being accused of murder

  20-02-2017 13:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ex-rock star Gary Owens, who was twice arrested and held in jail on remand in 1991 and in 2008 over the death of a businessman, says he has now been cleared of any involvement
  
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• Liam Gallagher launches Twitter tirade on Stockport pub

  20-02-2017 13:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Oasis star Liam Gallagher slammed the pub on Twitter calling the member of staff a 'clown' and a 'donkey'
  
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• Schoolboy who beat cancer carries ball on to pitch at Super League clash

  20-02-2017 13:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Riley Agent appeared on the pitch ahead of his beloved Leigh Centurion's thrilling match against Leeds Rhinos on Friday night
  
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• Ex-Coronation Street actress engaged to prisoner Charles Bronson denies relationship is a publicity stunt

  20-02-2017 13:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paula Williamson appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday morning to speak about her relationship with the notorious criminal
  
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• When is The Walking Dead on?

  20-02-2017 13:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When is The Walking Dead back on TV? Can I watch The Walking Dead season 7 episode 10 online? What channel is it on? Everything you need to know
  
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• Is The Walking Dead on tonight?

  20-02-2017 13:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When is The Walking Dead back on TV? Can I watch The Walking Dead season 7 episode 10 online? What channel is it on? Everything you need to know
  
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• Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks director of rugby charged by RFU

  20-02-2017 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond is charged by the RFU for allegedly abusing match officials at Harlequins.
  
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• Families can get a FREE inflatable bath toy worth £9.99 - and save money on their water bills

  20-02-2017 12:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The offer is open to all United Utilities customers
  
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• When do the clocks change in 2017?

  20-02-2017 12:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Why do the clocks change? Do the clocks go forward or back? Everything you need to know
  
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• Thousands of women to take part in Reclaim the Night protest

  20-02-2017 12:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Campaigners, who are protesting against sexual violence, street harassment and victim blaming, are set to gather at Owen’s Park in Fallowfield at 7pm on Wednesday 23 February, before marching up Oxford Road
  
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• Two senior UKIP officials quit over party's 'insensitivity' about Hillsborough

  20-02-2017 11:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Comments made by party figures branded "upsetting and intolerable"
  
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• Man repeatedly stabbed as he sat in car

  20-02-2017 11:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim, thought to be in his 30s, was left with wounds in his leg, arm and ear after the daytime attack on Rivermead in Newhey, Rochdale.
  
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• Manchester is second most congested city in country, new study finds

  20-02-2017 11:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester commuters are spending an average of 40 hours a year stuck in traffic
  
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• Manchester United stars help man propose to woman he met when they were given seats together at Old Trafford

  20-02-2017 11:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Scott Maidman met fiancée Harriet Burgess when they were given season tickets for adjacent seats at the Theatre of Dreams
  
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• Two remain in custody after man shot outside Moss Side takeaway

  20-02-2017 10:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The men, aged 20 and 45-years-old, are in custody following the shooting outside Silver Spoon, on Great Western Street
  
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• Business set up in a Shaw shed now counts rock stars including Dave Grohl as clients

  20-02-2017 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stone Deaf, which builds guitar amplifiers and effects pedals, now supplies its equipment to high profile bands including Guns n’ Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Courteeners
  
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• UK is Europe's third most traffic congested country, study finds

  20-02-2017 09:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers are spending an average of 32 hours a year stuck in jams
  
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• Boy suffers fractured skull after falling from school roof

  20-02-2017 09:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old is now recovering in hospital after the incident at Saddleworth School in Oldham on Friday night
  
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