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• Coroner highlights string of failings in tragic case of baby girl beaten to death by her dad

  31-03-2017 23:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Florence Liberty Mae Higham was killed by Matthew Higham at their home in Shaw Heath, Stockport
  
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• Juan Mata, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones: Man Utd trio out with injuries

  31-03-2017 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have sustained "long-term" injuries, while Man Utd team-mate Juan Mata has had groin surgery.
  
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• Super League: Leeds Rhinos 26-18 Wigan Warriors

  31-03-2017 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kallum Watkins marks his 200th appearance for Leeds Rhinos with a try to help them overcome Wigan Warriors at Headingley.
  
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• Yobs hurled 'petrol' at paperboy and then chased him with a lighter in terrifying attack

  31-03-2017 22:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 14-year-old's mum says he has been left 'traumatised and distraught' by the incident as police launch investigation
  
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• Parcel posted through window before landing in toilet

  31-03-2017 21:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam Cooke arrived home to find two panicked notes from his postman explaining the error.
  
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• The former Hulme Hippodrome is going up for auction...and it could be yours for £300,000

  31-03-2017 21:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Edwardian theatre hosted some of the world's biggest stars before closing down in the 80s
  
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• Jobs at risk as funding is cut by £3 MILLION at Salford City College

  31-03-2017 20:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Up to 26 jobs are under threat as part of the cost-cutting annual review
  
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• Manchester City Women: Can they win Champions League?

  31-03-2017 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City Women are on course to win five major trophies in less than nine months, after reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League.
  
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• Work to restore Wythenshawe Hall begins one year on from devastating blaze

  31-03-2017 20:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The roof and many of the rooms were severely damaged in the blaze last year
  
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• Tory mayoral candidate accuses Andy Burnham of 'jumping on every bandwagon going'

  31-03-2017 20:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Trafford council leader Sean Anstee says his calls for Channel 4 to move to MediaCity are "several months too late"
  
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• Binman from Manchester pleads guilty to string of terror offences

  31-03-2017 20:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Aabid Ali, who was known as Darren Glennon, was found with terror manuals and posted a video about jihad on YouTube
  
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• Is your council about to ban parking on kerbs and pavements? Here's what the law says...

  31-03-2017 19:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We asked councils if they are seeking powers to fine drivers who park on pavements. Here's what they told us
  
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• Fugitive child rapist, 81, could be hiding in Manchester

  31-03-2017 19:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former choirmaster John Gilbert Blacktop skipped court and was jailed in his absence for 21 years for historic child sex abuse
  
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• Woman arrested in Manchester by anti-terror police after Westminster attack is released without charge

  31-03-2017 18:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Met Police said the 32-year-old would face no further action
  
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• My cat had to have toes amputated because some thug wrapped wire round his leg. Why?

  31-03-2017 18:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA says it has been told that a number of animals have been targeted in the area recently
  
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• Family's outrage as hit-and-run biker who killed grandad and tried to cover it up gets 'soft' jail sentence

  31-03-2017 18:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ryan Adshead, who didn't have a licence, was speeding on a stolen Kawasaki when he hit Jacinto Cabrera-Vargas
  
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• Celebs and their babies enjoy a super-sweet afternoon

  31-03-2017 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  VIP guests and their children enjoyed a carnival theme first birthday party
  
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• The Charlatans turn all their singles into apps to launch new album Different Days

  31-03-2017 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All 42 Charlatans singles and 1 EP are shown as app icons in new graphics created by designer Ian Read.
  
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• Thai restaurant Busaba closes Manchester Printworks site

  31-03-2017 17:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Owners of the London-based chain have blamed fierce competition from the growing number of city centre restaurants
  
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• Alabama Rot is back - what you need to know as new cases of the deadly dog disease hit Manchester

  31-03-2017 17:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are 13 confirmed cases of the flesh-eating disease within in a 50-mile radius of Manchester
  
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• Hollyoaks favourites "can't stop smiling" after taking on The Crystal Maze

  31-03-2017 17:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A host of Channel Four soap stars had the "best night ever" as they tried out Manchester's newest attraction
  
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• Sale Sharks: Identical twins Ben and Tom Curry on breaking into first team

  31-03-2017 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC North West Tonight meets Sale Sharks' identical twin brothers Ben and Tom Curry to discuss breaking into the first team.
  
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• Altrincham restaurant The Con Club gets positive Guardian review

  31-03-2017 16:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Guardian food writer Marina O'Loughlin was impressed by the 'totally decent' new venue.
  
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• Budding journalist wins major community award for his work helping young people

  31-03-2017 16:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Saeed Atcha, 20 has been named the Rotary Young Citizen of the Year
  
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• Firm director jailed over major waste fires in Stockport and Salford

  31-03-2017 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barry Kilroe pleaded guilty to ten charges relating to waste management.
  
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• It's the Manchester Marathon this weekend and transport bosses say getting around is going to be a nightmare

  31-03-2017 16:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Roads will be closed and reopened at different times during the day as 12,000 runners take to the streets
  
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• The 'Manchester Boys' tried to flood Brighton with drugs. Now the hunt is on for one last suspect...

  31-03-2017 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “This won’t go away. We will continue to look for him and track down any transient drug dealers coming into our area.”
  
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• Craig Morgan: Wigan Athletic defender signs two-year contract

  31-03-2017 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales international defender Craig Morgan signs a new two-year deal at Wigan Athletic that runs until 2019.
  
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• WrestleMania 33: Time, full card, odds and everything you need to know about the WWE event

  31-03-2017 15:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  WWE WrestleMania is this weekend. Is the event PPV? How can you watch it? Where is the location? What matches are there? Everything you need to know
  
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• Gary Barlow defends saying "not a lot happens" in his hometown

  31-03-2017 15:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Take That star Gary says nothing much happens in his Cheshire hometown - but that's why he loves it!
  
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• "My doctor believes I have bipolar type two" says Coronation Street favourite Beverley Callard

  31-03-2017 15:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie legend spoke out on Loose Women about her mental health battles
  
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• Killer who burned his sister to death is jailed for life

  31-03-2017 15:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stephen Archer poured a cocktail of flammable liquids into the lap of his sister, Julie Archer, as she sat on the sofa of her Newton Heath home on the morning of February 29 last year.
  
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• He had to crawl across the finish line - and his whole class was with him all the way

  31-03-2017 15:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Alfie Jones battled his way to the end of the race as his classmates and their families chanted his name
  
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• Women's Champions League: Manchester City 'need Lyon tie to see where their game is at'

  31-03-2017 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City Women's Champions League semi-final against Lyon will show where their game is at, says boss Nick Cushing.
  
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• Harry Styles teases cover photo for debut solo single Sign Of The Times

  31-03-2017 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Once Direction heartthrob sent fans into a frenzy with the big reveal
  
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• NHS prescriptions are going up - but here's how you can save yourself some money

  31-03-2017 14:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The government is hiking up prescription charges by 20p from April 1
  
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• Trafford Council WILL consider a crackdown on holidaymakers using this residential street as an 'unofficial airport car park'

  31-03-2017 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  People who live on High Elm Road in Hale Barns say they are sick of others parking there to jet off from nearby Manchester Airport
  
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• Woman broke child's arm because she'd had a row with her boyfriend

  31-03-2017 13:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “The child would have been in a great deal of discomfort and pain and would have been obvious to whoever was caring for him at the time. The doctor decided it was not accidental.’’
  
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• What was on TV the day you were born? This amazing BBC website will show you

  31-03-2017 13:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The BBC has developed an amazing tool allowing you to see what programmes were broadcast on any day - right back to the 1920s
  
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• Is this the best picture of Ken Barlow you will ever see? Featuring Robo-Deirdre in the year 3998

  31-03-2017 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Artist Jim'll Paint It has painted Ken as you've never imagined him before - and it's magnificent
  
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• First look at the new Poundland bargain clothing range - and it's coming to Manchester

  31-03-2017 13:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bras for £1 each. Skinny jeans for a tenner...
  
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• This Stockport charity needs your votes to win £26,000 to help unemployed people get back into work

  31-03-2017 13:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pantry Pedal Power by Your Local Pantry hopes to use the cash to offer training in the retail industry to long-term unemployed people
  
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• Didsbury pub The Greenfinch is offering free beer and ice cream to everyone with George or Georgina in their name

  31-03-2017 13:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The huge giveaway is in honour of England's patron saint St George 
  
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• A wanted man tried to hide from police in a sewer. What could possibly go wrong?

  31-03-2017 13:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "After a coordinated effort by the fire service and police the male was removed from the drains"
  
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• Craig David at the Manchester Arena - support, set list, and everything you need to know

  31-03-2017 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Our guide on where to eat, drink, park and transport links to Manchester Arena for Craig David's anticipated comeback 
  
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• Woman who ate nothing but chicken nuggets and chips for dinner cured by hypnotherapy

  31-03-2017 12:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Louise Newton, 28, says she would gag if she tried to eat anything other than her daily diet
  
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• How a woman who only ate chicken nuggets for dinner was cured

  31-03-2017 12:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Louise Newton, 28, says she would gag if she tried to eat anything other than her daily diet
  
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• Manchester restaurant Salvi's launches the ultimate Italian happy hour

  31-03-2017 12:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Salvi's aperitivo time features classic cocktails and Neapolitan nibbles for £10
  
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• Stephen Archer gets life for sister's petrol bomb murder

  31-03-2017 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Julie Archer, 49, died three days after suffering 95% burns in the attack in Manchester.
  
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• My weird periods turned out to be a sign I had cancer

  31-03-2017 12:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “If we lived in a world where women are equal and their bodies are talked about, then perhaps I’d have been diagnosed sooner."
  
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