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• Mourners sporting array of colourful outfits pay tribute to Sir Gerald Kaufman

  07-03-2017 23:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The late Gorton MP was honoured during a public memorial at Gorton Monastery on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Birmingham City 0-1 Wigan Athletic

  07-03-2017 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dan Burn scores the only goal of the game as Wigan beat Birmingham to improve their Championship survival chances.
  
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• 'Despicable' thief believed to be on crutches broke into charity shop

  07-03-2017 22:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man emptied a safe at a Barnardo's in Stockport and escaped with around £200
  
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• Is this a contender for the Turner Prize? Or just a load of rubbish at the bottom of the Rochdale canal?

  07-03-2017 22:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Junk used to create Tracey Emin-esque scene at bottom of Rochdale Canal
  
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• 91-year-old woman robbed as she walked home from church

  07-03-2017 22:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim had jewellery snatched from her finger and neck as she walked along Hollins Road in Oldham
  
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• Top football agent faces death by dangerous driving charge over M6 smash

  07-03-2017 22:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Peter Morrison, 36, from Salford, entered no plea when he appeared before magistrates
  
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• Trinity Way to be closed ALL NIGHT by Ordsall Chord engineers

  07-03-2017 22:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Emergency' closure last mintue blow for motorists
  
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• Teacher who helped pupils cheat on a physics exam escapes a classroom ban

  07-03-2017 21:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Watchdog ruled that banning Margaret Hall, 61, from teaching would be a loss to the profession
  
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• Hundreds join search for Romanian rescue dog - who went missing just 20 minutes after arriving at new home

  07-03-2017 21:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Molly escaped from the garden of her foster family in Old Trafford after being taken in by Dogs 4 Rescue
  
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• Council bosses are planning to ban SWEARING in Rochdale town centre

  07-03-2017 21:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Council leader Richard Farnell said the order was needed to ensure a ‘small minority didn’t spoil it for everyone’
  
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• 7 jobs in Greater Manchester where you can enjoy the great outdoors

  07-03-2017 20:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you don't fancy an office job, then these might be for you
  
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• Your old £5 notes are about to become worthless but there is one place that will always accept them

  07-03-2017 20:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When do I need to spend my old £5 note by? What do I do with my £5 note if I forgot to spend it? Everything you need to know
  
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• Watch the terrifying moment an Audi driver smashes through pedestrian crossing and nearly hits woman

  07-03-2017 20:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'It's sheer luck that the pedestrian was not killed or seriously injured'
  
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• Inside the multi-million pound Cheshire home of Dawn and Ashley Ward

  07-03-2017 19:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 11-bedroom mansion has a leisure complex, an indoor swimming pool and home cinema
  
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• Women's March group urge women to take the day off work for International Women's Day

  07-03-2017 19:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Women are being urged to take the day off from both paid and unpaid work on March 8 as a demonstration for International Women's Day
  
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• Two women die after car crash at Manchester hospital

  07-03-2017 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two women have died and an elderly man has been arrested after a car hit pedestrians.
  
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• Woman told she couldn't buy a burger for homeless man as McDonald's were 'trying to get rid of him'

  07-03-2017 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The shocking incident reportedly took place at the fast food restaurant in Harpurhey on Sunday
  
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• Bolton Wanderers Free School 'not financially viable'

  07-03-2017 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The school trustees said it was "not financially viable" as it had failed to recruit enough pupils.
  
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• Two women die after being hit by car outside Withington Hospital

  07-03-2017 18:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An 89-year-old man has been arrested over the incident
  
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• Tina O'Brien met her fiance in Starbucks and is now planning her dream wedding

  07-03-2017 18:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Coronation Street actress reveals the plans for her big day with personal trainer Adam Crofts
  
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• Emotional documentary will mark 50th anniversary of the Stockport Air Disaster

  07-03-2017 18:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The programme speaks to survivors and rescuers and is the first to be made about the tragedy
  
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• Strangeways prison staff say they shared rooftop protester's concerns

  07-03-2017 18:09
  
  Manchester prison officers tell of staffing issues and ‘quite a lot of lockdowns’ at time of Stuart Horner’s protestPrison staff have revealed they shared concerns about conditions at HM Prison Manchester, commonly known as Strangeways, that led to a 60-hour rooftop protest by a prisoner.Convicted murderer Stuart Horner endangered his own life in order to stage a protest after claims that his concerns about prolonged incarceration in cells and lack of staff were ignored. Contin
  
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• Strangeways prison staff say rooftop protester was right on lockdowns

  07-03-2017 18:09
  
  Manchester prison officers tell of staffing issues and long periods in cells at time of Stuart Horner’s 60-hour protestPrison staff have revealed they shared concerns about conditions at HMP Manchester, commonly known as Strangeways, that led to a 60-hour rooftop protest by a prisoner.Stuart Horner endangered his life to stage a protest after claims that his concerns about prolonged incarceration in cells and lack of staff were ignored.Related: Justice secretary wins injunction to stop pri
  
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• Is killer Rob Donovan heading back to Coronation Street?

  07-03-2017 17:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Surely evil Rob can't be out of prison after murdering Corrie barmaid Tina McIntyre?
  
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• Inside Proove - the Neapolitan-style pizzeria looking to shake up Manchester's pizza scene

  07-03-2017 17:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Proove Pizza's head chef worked with one of the best pizza restaurants in Naples to develop his recipe
  
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• The Christie named best specialist hospital in the country

  07-03-2017 17:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A CQC report also named the Manchester cancer hospital one of the country's top three trusts overall
  
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• New Manchester gin bar Ginopolis plans to open in the Northern Quarter

  07-03-2017 17:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The bar is set to take over the former Tea 42 site on High Street, a licence application reveals
  
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• E-cig firm VIP goes into administration after unpaid tax bill

  07-03-2017 17:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The company was launched in 2009 by co-founders Miguel Corral and David Levin.
  
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• First drive: Renault Megane Sport Tourer dCi 110

  07-03-2017 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Smooth and cheap to run as a 1.5-litre diesel, but uninspiring to drive
  
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• Manchester International Festival 2017: How to get tickets and MIF membership offers

  07-03-2017 16:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  MIF 2017 will unveil its full 2017 programme on Thursday, here's how to make sure you get the tickets you want
  
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• Punk bride in bunny ears brings quirky edge to The National Wedding Show in Manchester

  07-03-2017 16:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rock n Roll Bride brings some of the most unusual accessories to The National Wedding Show for ladies who want to stand out on their big day
  
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• EasyJet launches major flight sales on seats from Manchester Airport

  07-03-2017 16:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Find out how to find discounts and deals on hundreds of budget easyJet flights to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and more
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Man Utd striker banned for three games for violent conduct

  07-03-2017 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic accepts a three-match ban for violent conduct for elbowing Bournemouth's Tyrone Mings.
  
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• Two women die after collision with car outside Withington Hospital

  07-03-2017 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An 89-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Several people reportedly hurt after being struck by car outside Withington Hospital

  07-03-2017 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Witnesses said the car also crashed into barriers and lamp posts in the hospital car park.
  
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• Do the 10 peak charity challenge for Manchester Pride and raise funds with your awesome stamina

  07-03-2017 15:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Pride is looking for volunteers to raise funds for the Manchester Pride Community Fund by taking part in a 10 peak challenge
  
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• Microsoft services including Outlook, Hotmail and Xbox are down

  07-03-2017 15:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There appears to be a technical glitch affecting users across the world
  
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• Childcare costs eat up more than half the salary of a part time worker

  07-03-2017 15:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Figures show it makes much more financial sense to work full time and pay for full time childcare
  
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• Musical Evita plays at the Lowry Theatre as part of Spring 2017 UK tour

  07-03-2017 15:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The classic Tim Rice musical is a journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, and made an Oscar winner out of Madonna
  
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• Evita plays at the Lowry Theatre as part of Spring 2017 UK tour

  07-03-2017 15:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The classic musical is a journey from humble beginnings through to extraordinary wealth, and made an Oscar winner out of Madonna
  
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• 'The truth is out': Fadi Fawaz breaks silence with emotional message as lover George Michael's cause of death is confirmed

  07-03-2017 15:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A coroner has finally ruled on a cause of death for the Wham! star, who died on Christmas Day 2016
  
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• Man arrested after van driver seen performing 'indecent acts' as children walked to school

  07-03-2017 14:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of indecent exposure
  
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• Tina Malone breaks down in tears over trolls who mocked her bikini photos

  07-03-2017 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tina told the Loose Women that taunts over photos of her sunning herself on the beach left her feeling "disgusted" with herself
  
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• Rape investigation after woman found in distressed state on Princess Road at 4am

  07-03-2017 14:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police say the victim was attacked by two men at an address on Russell Street in Moss Side
  
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• Meet Mildred the Shetland pony who gatecrashed the Trafford 10k

  07-03-2017 14:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 12-year-old joined the race after escaping from her field in Warburton
  
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• Costa Coffee to open in Stockport village

  07-03-2017 14:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Plans for a coffee shop on Church Road in Gatley were approved by the council’s planning committee
  
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• George Michael died of natural causes, inquest finds

  07-03-2017 14:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  53-year-old pop superstar was found dead at his home on Christmas Day
  
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• Gary Barlow rubbishes claims Let It Shine talent show was "misleading"

  07-03-2017 14:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The singer-songwriter hits back at reports the winning boyband will just be "backing singers" in the new Take That musical
  
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• Man found dead in the back of a burning van in Asda car park 'was homeless and was living in vehicle'

  07-03-2017 13:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The body was discovered in the car park of the Asda Superstore in Reddish on Saturday
  
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• Trains in and out of Liverpool Lime Street station to start running again TONIGHT

  07-03-2017 13:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Some services will resume operations this evening after last week's wall collapse - full services will start again tomorrow morning
  
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