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• What happened when we called Ken Barlow's number?

  06-03-2017 21:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We were excited to see Ken's phone number pop up on screen on tonight's Coronation Street
  
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• Struggling to get your kids to get enough sleep? You're not the only one...

  06-03-2017 21:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sleep charity answers questions from Manchester parents struggling to get their children to sleep through
  
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• Tyson Fury: Former heavyweight champion suggests May comeback

  06-03-2017 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury suggests on social media that he could be making his comeback on 13 May.
  
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• Cousin of Manchester United player Marcos Rojo 'shot dead in Argentina'

  06-03-2017 20:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Geronimo Rojo passed away in hospital in the early hours of Monday after reportedly attempting to rob an ex-police officer
  
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• This plan will transform north Manchester and add up to 10,000 new homes

  06-03-2017 20:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Northern Gateway is taking a step closer to reality
  
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• Police uncover 'sophisticated' 600 plant cannabis farm

  06-03-2017 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The haul was discovered by officers during a raid on the outskirts of Rochdale town centre on Monday morning
  
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• Horrific Forest Bank prison video shows an inmate dressed as Rambo threatening to skin Asian men

  06-03-2017 19:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Inmates use smuggled phone to film shocking incident inside Salford's Forest Bank prison
  
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• Thugs who repeat offend on public transport could soon be BANNED from using trams and buses

  06-03-2017 19:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Transport bosses prepare for new battle on abuse and vandalism on public transport
  
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• Young mum diagnosed with cancer one year ago takes to catwalk to help those who supported her

  06-03-2017 19:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Honor, now 23, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma almost nine months after first visiting her GP
  
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• Top police officer rapped over bungled investigation that saw Tracy Shelvey rape protest death fall

  06-03-2017 19:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tracey Sheley, 41, plunged to her death after man she accused of rape was cleared
  
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• Top police officer given written warning over bungled rape investigation linked to woman's death

  06-03-2017 19:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tracy Shelvey, 41, plunged to her death after man she accused of rape was cleared
  
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• Crimewatch appeal after man 'conned out of £180,000' by girlfriend he met on Match.com

  06-03-2017 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives say the conwoman managed to net thousands of pounds from her victim during the 10-month scam
  
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• Elite League: Belfast Giants defeat Manchester Storm 5-2

  06-03-2017 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blair Riley and Colin Shields net doubles as the Belfast Giants beat Manchester Storm 5-2 in the Elite League at the SSE Arena.
  
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• Tiny baby was beaten to death by father the day after social workers decided to take a step back

  06-03-2017 18:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Social workers agreed to decrease their involvement with the family of Florence Higham prior to her death
  
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• Pothole repairs, homeless support and town centres to get cash boost despite massive cuts

  06-03-2017 18:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Town halls across the region cheered up otherwise grim annual budgets with a clutch of surprise investments
  
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• Rochdale: Callum Camps, Andy Cannon and Ollie Rathbone extend contracts

  06-03-2017 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rochdale extend the contracts of midfielders Callum Camps, Andy Cannon and Ollie Rathbone until the summer of 2018.
  
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• When do the clocks change in the UK in 2017?

  06-03-2017 18:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What date do the clocks go forward in 2017? Why do the clocks change? Everything you need to know
  
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• Easter bank holiday 2017 dates - Bank Holiday calendar

  06-03-2017 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When is Easter 2017? When is May Bank Holiday?  Is Good Friday a Bank Holiday? Everything you need to know in our Bank Holiday Calendar 2017
  
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• Joe Burgess and Lewis Tierney: Wigan Warriors wingers out for four to six weeks

  06-03-2017 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan wingers Joe Burgess and Lewis Tierney will miss four to six weeks respectively with ankle and knee injuries.
  
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• This year's Greater Manchester Run will feature a half marathon for the first time

  06-03-2017 17:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In 2017, a new half-marathon course opens alongside the usual 10-kilometre route, which has become Europe’s most popular 10k event
  
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• This year's Great Manchester Run will feature a half marathon for the first time

  06-03-2017 17:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In 2017, a new half-marathon course opens alongside the usual 10-kilometre route, which has become Europe’s most popular 10k event
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Tyrone Mings charged with violent conduct by FA

  06-03-2017 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings are charged with violent conduct by the FA.
  
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• A young man has been missing for four days after failing to arrive at army training

  06-03-2017 17:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have said Daniel Klingels is considered a 'medium risk'
  
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• New £192m bypass opens linking M6 and M56 motorways

  06-03-2017 17:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new road is designed to ease severe congestion on the A556 route between Knutsford and Bowdon.
  
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• 'Vital' charity helping city's homeless in desperate plea for new base

  06-03-2017 17:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lifeshare, which also provides support to Spice users, will have to move out of its current home in June because of work being done to the building
  
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• Manchester's first sherry bar Flok to open in the Northern Quarter

  06-03-2017 17:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Flok is the first of two new ventures by the team behind West Didsbury's Folk
  
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• This Twitter account is posting pictures of Manchester that are really not Manchester

  06-03-2017 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We have canals sure, but that's clearly Venice guys
  
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• Calls for hundreds of councillors to be axed in bid to save money

  06-03-2017 17:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The number of elected members in the town could soon be slashed by 20 - and there is growing pressure for the same to happen elsewhere across the region
  
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• These developers built their company during the recession and are now bringing Manchester's derelict buildings back to life

  06-03-2017 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'We feel privileged to be working with historic buildings, bringing them back to life and connecting them back to the rest of the city.'
  
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• WIN Comic Relief merchandise signed by John Bishop

  06-03-2017 16:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you went to watch Comic Relief Live at the Comedy Store...you will love the prize up for grabs
  
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• High-speed 'hover train' plans submitted for North

  06-03-2017 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans for a high-speed "hover train" that could go from Manchester to Liverpool in seven minutes are submitted to transport chiefs.
  
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• Trump to sign fresh travel ban order on people from six countries

  06-03-2017 16:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  According to a fact sheet, Iraq was removed from the order after agreeing to increase co-operation with the US government
  
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• Coronation Street spoiler: Maria Connor released EARLY from prison - with ankle tag

  06-03-2017 16:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Maria Connor was sent to prison last year but actress Samia Longchambon is back filming Corrie with an electronic tag on her ankle
  
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• Bros cancel UK tour dates (but not Manchester!)

  06-03-2017 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A string of mothballed dates have sparked speculation about poor ticket sales
  
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• Is Liam Gallagher playing Glastonbury? Clashfinder 'leaks' 2017 festival lineup

  06-03-2017 16:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Oasis man is heading for Glastonbury in 2017 according to Clashfinder
  
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• Cadbury launches TWO new chocolate bars ready for Easter 2017

  06-03-2017 15:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They may not be new Cadbury easter eggs, but the chocolate manufacturers have two new chocolate bars ready for Easter 2017
  
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• National Speedway Stadium: Documents appear to show council 'knew' track issues

  06-03-2017 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio Manchester sees documents which appear to show Manchester City Council knew about track problems at Belle Vue.
  
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• Can we just let babies be babies and stop using them as dumbbells

  06-03-2017 15:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'I think it's time mums started to give themselves a break and realise that there is more to life than pinging back into their size 10 jeans'
  
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• Purple Rain Prince tribute act to play Albert Hall Manchester as part of UK tour

  06-03-2017 15:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Expect to hear a string of Prince classics as Purple Rain tour calls into Manchester later this year
  
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• LIVE: Large plume of smoke over city centre after restaurant fire

  06-03-2017 15:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Thick clouds of black smoke can be seen billowing from the building, thought to be a restaurant, near the junction of Bootle Street and Deansgate
  
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• A floating train could take you from Manchester to Liverpool in just seven minutes

  06-03-2017 14:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A proposed 350mph 'mag lev' train between the cities could be the world's fastest underground system
  
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• Top Gear return nets fewer viewers than last year's season opener

  06-03-2017 14:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Motoring show has been revamped with Matt Le Blanc at the helm alongside co-hosts Chris Harris and Rory Reid
  
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• The new link road between the M6 and the M56 has opened... and it's already blowing minds!

  06-03-2017 13:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  New A556 route linking M6 and M56 near airport opens... before closing again this weekend
  
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• FREE Play Factore play session at the M.E.N's first Manchester Family social event sells out in an hour

  06-03-2017 13:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mums and dads were invited to come and have a chat while the kids play - with goody bags for the first 200 guests
  
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• Bring your kids to a FREE Play Factore play session at the first M.E.N Manchester Family social event

  06-03-2017 13:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mums and dads can come and have a chat while the kids play - and we've got goody bags for the first 200 guests
  
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• Road shut after collision between 'police chase' car and taxi in Levenshulme

  06-03-2017 13:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “Big accident outside Asda Levenshulme, the road is closed - avoid the area if possible.”
  
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• La La Land screening with live orchestra announces Manchester tour dates at the Bridgewater Hall - how to get tickets

  06-03-2017 13:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Watch the six Academy Award winning film accompanied by a 60-piece orchestra
  
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• Seven great places to eat pie in Greater Manchester for National Pie Week

  06-03-2017 13:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All hail the humble pie - British Pie Week 2017 may have come to an end, but that's no reason not to indulge
  
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• When is Budget 2017? What is it and how to watch Philip Hammond's big financial UK speech

  06-03-2017 12:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When is the Budget 2017? What is the Budget? Philip Hammond will give his speech on Wednesday and here's what you need to know
  
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• People in Bury are the most anxious in Greater Manchester

  06-03-2017 12:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One in four people in the borough reported feeling high levels of anxiety
  
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