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• Teenager from Salford died after he 'calmly' stepped in front of a train, inquest told

  08-03-2017 23:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Salford-born Lucas Jemison-Hine died near Waterbeach railway station in Cambridgeshire
  
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• Plaque erected at university to mark where Sir Ian McKellen once ate a jacket potato and drank a latte

  08-03-2017 22:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The national treasure tucked into the meal at a student bar after a talk on LGBT issues
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic: LA Galaxy want Manchester United forward in MLS

  08-03-2017 21:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LA Galaxy tell Zlatan Ibrahimovic they are prepared to make him the highest paid player in MLS history if he joins them this summer.
  
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• Family say dying grandmother was left frightened and stripped of dignity by 'shambolic' hospital care

  08-03-2017 21:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched at a flagship NHS hospital into the alleged care given to a dying grandmother
  
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• Poundworld and Tesco are urgently recalling a number of products

  08-03-2017 20:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are advised to return the following products
  
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• Greater Manchester could be given multi-billion pound transport fund

  08-03-2017 20:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The M.E.N. can reveal Greater Manchester is in talks to secure a multi-billion pound new transport fund - aimed at huge new projects such as tram-trains, tunnels, busways and Metrolink extensions
  
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• Dad who beat baby daughter to death previously had another child removed from his care, inquest hears

  08-03-2017 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Matthew Higham was jailed for life after confessing to killing 16-day-old Florence Liberty Mae Higham
  
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• Policeman who stole ancient gold coins he found with metal detector is jailed

  08-03-2017 19:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  David Cockle, who lives in Leigh, sold the haul to a dealer for £15,000
  
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• Olympic hero Greg Rutherford joins fundraisers to celebrate 15 years of the Great Manchester Run

  08-03-2017 19:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The largest 10k in Europe - which has raised millions for charity - will take over the streets of the city centre on May 28
  
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• Will David and Maria become a couple on Coronation Street?

  08-03-2017 19:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Is there a spark between the troubled pair when Maria returns to Corrie?
  
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• Disturbing prison video shows inmate on spice being forced to wash his hair in a toilet

  08-03-2017 19:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All those captured on the videos face disciplinary action which could include extending their time behind bars
  
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• Coronation Street's top female icons

  08-03-2017 19:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  To celebrate International Women's Day Katie Fitzpatrick names her favourite female Corrie characters
  
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• Filmmaker calls on supporters to back bid to get sitcom on our screens

  08-03-2017 19:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Powell has already filmed the pilot episode of his gym-based comedy series Dead Weights and is looking for backers
  
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• Man Utd: Jose Mourinho hits out at FC Rostov's pitch for Europa League match

  08-03-2017 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho criticises the pitch his Manchester United team will play on at FC Rostov in the Europa League on Thursday.
  
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• HMP Manchester rooftop protester: 'No-one was listening'

  08-03-2017 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than £1m of damage is said to have been caused during the 60-hour protest by Stuart Horner.
  
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• Policeman jailed for keeping gold coin proceeds

  08-03-2017 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PC David Cockle sold ten gold coins for £15,000 despite a deal being in place to split the proceeds.
  
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• What does the Budget mean for Greater Manchester?

  08-03-2017 18:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Philip Hammond used his speech to unveil £1bn additional funding to support vulnerable people across England this year amid warnings the system is close to collapse
  
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• Iconic Azure Window rock arch in Malta collapses into sea

  08-03-2017 18:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The natural rock arch, which was used as a backdrop in Game of Thrones, collapsed into the sea in a storm
  
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• The flying car that could one day transport people around Manchester

  08-03-2017 17:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The airborne vehicle, which could one day revolutionise transport, has been unveiled by aerospace giant Airbus
  
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• Manchester town hall refurbishment: Hotel plans 'too risky'

  08-03-2017 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Office space will be rented out rather than turning part of the town hall into a boutique hotel.
  
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• MP Jake Berry reveals delight after birth of his first child

  08-03-2017 17:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Rossendale MP, who announced six months ago that he and his wife of seven years had divorced, said he was excited at the new arrival
  
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• Menthol cigarettes will be banned soon - but why?

  08-03-2017 17:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Menthol cigarettes ARE being banned, here's everything you need to know
  
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• Greater Manchester mayor: Communist League candidate Peter Clifford pulls out of race

  08-03-2017 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peter Clifford says the Communist League cannot afford the £5,000 deposit required to stand for mayor.
  
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• Manchester pub The Waldorf applies to start serving booze at 9am

  08-03-2017 16:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The move is largely to capitalise on match day footfall as football fans come and go from the city centre and Piccadilly Station
  
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• Bolton Wanderers' perfect response to homophobic United fan on Twitter

  08-03-2017 16:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  After Manchester United announced their partnership with StoneWall one fan took to Twitter to express outrage before being shut down by Bolton Wanderers FC
  
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• FC Rostov v Manchester United

  08-03-2017 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between FC Rostov and Manchester United.
  
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• Commuters advised to work from home as chaos is predicted during Northern Rail strike

  08-03-2017 16:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  During the 24-hour action by guards and drivers on Monday, the operator expects to run around 980 services - or just 40 per cent of its normal timetable
  
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• Michelle Connor to seduce Nick Tilsley as part of her revenge plan on Coronation Street?

  08-03-2017 16:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A venegful Michelle plies Leanne's man with wine on Corrie following their baby heartache
  
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• Corrie spoilers: Will Nick get caught up in Michelle's plan for revenge?

  08-03-2017 16:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A venegful Michelle plies Leanne's man with wine on Corrie following their baby heartache
  
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• What the 2017 Budget will mean for you and your family

  08-03-2017 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This is what will cost (and save) you money
  
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• Rochdale Council swearing ban is 'misuse of power'

  08-03-2017 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rochdale Council leader says it is simply trying to stop "drunken and abusive idiots".
  
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• Senior police officer apologises for ‘poor evidence’ at Anthony Grainger public inquiry

  08-03-2017 15:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Steven Heywood, GMP’s assistant chief constable, had to keep a ‘real time’ log of the mission which saw Anthony Grainger fatally injured - but admits going back into the log after the mission ended in tragedy in order to add in extra detail
  
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• Community rallies to help children of popular mum who died following cancer battle

  08-03-2017 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paula Hampson died suddenly in her sleep at home in Darnhill last week after battling cancer for many years
  
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• Bottomless pizza and prosecco restaurant Buca Di Pizza is opening in Manchester

  08-03-2017 15:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Buca di Pizza is taking over the old Baltic Cellar site on Lloyd Street
  
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• Budget statement 2017 UK - reaction from Manchester

  08-03-2017 15:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Today's budget headlines and reaction to national insurance rise for self-employed workers, national living wage increases, childcare and more as we bring you the budget live
  
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• Virgin Trains sale offering £10 tickets from Manchester to London

  08-03-2017 15:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Other popular routes included in the sale are Manchester to Milton Keynes, with tickets down from £12 to £8 for standard and £25 -down from £39 -in first
  
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• Bethany Platt surrounded by men as Coronation Street grooming plot takes a darker turn

  08-03-2017 15:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Vulnerable teen Bethany is in danger on Corrie next week
  
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• Naked man seen taking a dip in the Bridgewater Canal in Manchester city centre

  08-03-2017 15:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man was seen going for a swim in the buff, then later returning wearing just a towel
  
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• New board of governors drafted in at troubled Bollin Primary School

  08-03-2017 14:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It comes after the dramatic temporary closure of the Bowdon school following a major row between the headteacher and staff
  
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• How you can get a free taxi from south Manchester to the city centre

  08-03-2017 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Taxi company Gett is setting up its Gett Together service in Manchester, which involves people sharing a taxi which travels along a set route
  
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• Budget statement 2017 UK - the headlines from Manchester

  08-03-2017 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  National insurance rise for self-employed workers, national living wage increases, childcare and more as we bring you the budget live
  
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• Schools across the country evacuated over 'bomb threats'

  08-03-2017 14:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story as we get them
  
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• Being in intensive care did not stop this artist raising an astonishing £55,000 for charity

  08-03-2017 14:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Harold Riley painted American presidents and is the only artist Nelson Mandela sat for
  
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• The Voice auditions are coming to Manchester to find next year's winner

  08-03-2017 14:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Auditions for the ITV talent show are being held at an open mic venue
  
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• Manchester club night Electric Chair makes a comeback in a hidden basement

  08-03-2017 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Return of Electric Chair is the first in a series of basement events programmed for 2017
  
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• Challenge Cup: BBC Sport to stream Oldham Roughyeds v Haydock tie

  08-03-2017 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Haydock will travel to Championship side Oldham in BBC Sport's live-streamed Challenge Cup tie on Saturday, 18 March.
  
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• Man, 89, remains in custody after two women killed in collision outside Withington Community Hospital

  08-03-2017 13:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pensioner was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving following the collision on Nell Lane
  
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• Karen Danczuk says she would report parents who leave young children alone to social services

  08-03-2017 13:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Rochdale councillor and estranged wife of MP Simon Danczuk took part in a debate on This Morning
  
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• When is Mother's Day 2017? Why do we celebrate it and everything you need to know

  08-03-2017 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mothering Sunday is later in 2017 but what date is it in the UK? What day is it? Why do we celebrate it? Everything you need to know
  
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• Masked gang threatened woman with meat clever in terrifying house raid

  08-03-2017 12:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses to the raid on Bolton Road West
  
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