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• Appeal after fan had head 'rammed against wall' during Manchester United match at Ewood Park

  06-04-2017 23:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident at the United vs Blackburn Rovers match
  
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• Super League: Wigan Warriors 10-27 Castleford Tigers

  06-04-2017 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Super League leaders Castleford inflict a third straight defeat on Wigan, as they ease to a rare win at the DW Stadium.
  
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• Number of attacks on staff at Pennine Acute hospitals has soared, figures show

  06-04-2017 23:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  16.8 per cent of workers said they had experienced physical violence from patients, their relatives or other members of the public, according to a new report
  
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• Meet Chesney the dog who can detect when owner's friends are pregnant

  06-04-2017 22:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Office worker Freya McAnally is the latest mum-to-be who was outed by Chesney weeks before she revealed her pregnancy to pals
  
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• Manchester set for hottest weekend of the year so far

  06-04-2017 22:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Met Office says temperatures could reach up to 19C on Sunday
  
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• Businesses say Cheetham Hill is facing a crimewave following dramatic ram raid on pawnbrokers

  06-04-2017 21:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Business leaders say it is the latest in a series of crimes in the area and have called for increased police patrols
  
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• Super League salary cap increase approved by Rugby Football League

  06-04-2017 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Rugby Football League approves plans to raise the salary cap in Super League from £1.825m to £2.1m by 2020.
  
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• Manchester Metrolink tram marks 25 years

  06-04-2017 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Queen opened the city's first Metrolink line between Bury and Altrincham in 1992.
  
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• Why should it cost thousands more to take a child away during school holidays?

  06-04-2017 20:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Families have reacted after a dad who took his daughter on holiday in term-time lost a landmark court battle
  
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• Sewing up the actor/actress debate | Brief letters

  06-04-2017 20:34
  
  The Leveson report | Gender-neutral language | Secular Easter | Manchester rootsThe Leveson report states “politicians and the press have traded power and influence in ways which are contrary to the public interest”. I would like to know how Theresa May and her government will avoid at least public perception of this problem in its relationship with the editor of the London Evening Standard (May defends Osborne role at newspaper, 6 April).
  Roy Grimwood
  Market Drayton, Shropshire
  
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• Mum brands police marksman who shot dead Anthony Grainger 'a murderer' in outburst at public inquiry

  06-04-2017 20:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The GMP officer, known only as Q9, said he believed the robbery suspect was reaching for a gun
  
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• Rochdale imam murder: Man jailed for helping suspect

  06-04-2017 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Hussain gave £700 to a suspected killer who subsequently fled the UK.
  
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• Victoria Beckham is launching a budget fashion range - for women, kids AND plus sizes

  06-04-2017 20:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Spice Girl Victoria is known for her designer fashions with suitably high end price tags - but her new Target range will be affordable to many more
  
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• Victoria Beckham for Target: Designer launches budget fashion range for women, kids AND plus sizes

  06-04-2017 20:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Spice Girl Victoria is known for her designer fashions with suitably high end price tags - but her new Target range will be affordable to many more
  
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• Video shows Manchester marathon race marshal pushed along on car bonnet as driver ignores road closure

  06-04-2017 19:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The road was closed-off to ensure the safety of runners in the Greater Manchester Marathon
  
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• MEP standing for Gorton seat is accused of 'taking votes for granted' after putting his Brussels flat up for rent

  06-04-2017 19:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Afzal Khan, a sitting MEP, emailed colleagues saying his apartment would be available from next month
  
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• Jesse Lingard: Man Utd midfielder signs new Old Trafford deal

  06-04-2017 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard signs a new deal at Old Trafford that could earn him £100,000 a week.
  
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• Boutique music festival Cotton Clouds to launch in Saddleworth

  06-04-2017 19:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cotton Clouds is being launched by the brothers behind indie band Twisted Wheel
  
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• Plane makes emergency landing in Manchester - so captain could remove drunk passenger

  06-04-2017 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lufthansa Flight LH470 from Frankfurt was due to fly straight over the UK on its way to Canada
  
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• Car smashes through fence and lands on roof following crash

  06-04-2017 18:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  No one was injured after the incident, which happened on Brooklands Road at about 3.15pm.
  
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• Police increasingly concerned for missing 20-year-old from Bolton

  06-04-2017 18:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jonothan Gardiner hasn't been seen since leaving his Bolton home a fortnight ago
  
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• Police marksman who shot dead Anthony Grainger believed he was reaching for gun, inquiry hears

  06-04-2017 18:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Grainger, 36, died as a result of a single shot to the chest during the armed GMP swoop
  
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• Isis supporter is jailed for helping murder suspect flee the country to Syria

  06-04-2017 18:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohammad Syadul Hussain helped the suspect escape after Jalal Uddi was bludgeoned to death in a Rochdale park
  
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• Jury retires in case of man accused of murdering his wife after learning of her affair

  06-04-2017 18:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stuart Gallear, 51, admits stabbing his wife Mandy Gallear after learning of her affair but denies it was murder
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: April 7 to 9

  06-04-2017 17:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's set to be the hottest weekend of the year so get out and make the most of it
  
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• The Grand National 2017 confirmed runners, start time, tips and favourites

  06-04-2017 17:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Who are the favourites for the Grand National? What time does the race start? Who what is the final declared field? Everything you need to know
  
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• Get ready for more delays... the smart motorway upgrade is coming to other parts of the M60

  06-04-2017 17:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The controversial upgrade has been a bane for many drivers since 2014... now it's coming to Stockport
  
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• Police shooting: PC 'convinced' Anthony Grainger had gun

  06-04-2017 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The officer who shot Mr Grainger said he lowered his hand in a "sudden and deliberate movement".
  
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• Grand National 2017 free bets, offers and the best odds

  06-04-2017 16:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Do you want to bet on the Grand National? Whether you want to back Thunder and Roses, Just a Par, Vieux Lion Rouge or someone else, these sites are all offering great free bets and offers
  
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• Easter opening times for Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more on Easter Monday, Sunday and Good Friday

  06-04-2017 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When are the supermarkets open over the Easter bank holiday weekend? Opening and closing times at Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Lidl
  
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• Fly-tipper caught on CCTV hurling bin bags over fence 'thought quiet street was a rubbish dump'

  06-04-2017 16:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shopkeeper Sundesh Ram said there were no signs saying the area was not a tip
  
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• Little girl with cancer so poorly she has to sleep in the living room

  06-04-2017 16:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Little Ruth Grace Crosby has undergone gruelling chemotherapy, which caused her to have an allergic reaction that left her body riddled with painful blisters inside and out
  
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• And they're off! All the fabulous fashions as the Grand National gets underway

  06-04-2017 15:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Grand National meeting at Aintree is under way, we bring you the glamour and gossip from opening day
  
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• Police hunting fugitive child rapist last seen in Manchester city centre

  06-04-2017 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  John Gilbert Blacktop, 81, fled while on trial for horrific sex crimes - including raping young girls - and was found guilty in his absence
  
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• Manchester's first vegan dessert bar is now open

  06-04-2017 15:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's a haven of animal-friendly ice cream, cakes and cookies
  
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• The Grand National 2017 confirmed runners, start time and odds

  06-04-2017 14:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Who is favourite for the Grand National? What time does the race start? Who what is the final declared field? Everything you need to know
  
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• Marathon runner who was very nearly ‘caught short’ thanks kind Mancunians who saved his dignity

  06-04-2017 14:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Barry Hebbron was 19 miles into the race when he started to suffer from crippling stomach cramps.
  
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• Two men treated in hospital with stab wounds after 'knife attack' on street

  06-04-2017 14:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, in Partington, to get in touch
  
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• Chorlton pizza and poutine bar Brewski fully reopens after licensing mix-up

  06-04-2017 14:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pizza and poutine bar can now open seven days a week and is offering 30 per cent off food to celebrate
  
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• Man, 50, seriously injured after hit-and-run in Morrison's car park

  06-04-2017 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man is in hospital in a serious, but stable condition
  
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• CCTV image released after woman dragged into car park and raped

  06-04-2017 13:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the attack in Trafford have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident
  
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• Corrie's Bethany Platt left bloodied and distressed in even DARKER turn of soap storyline

  06-04-2017 13:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Scenes being filmed by a Salford canal this week show a bloodied and distressed Bethany Platt - but what has happened now?
  
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• Council tax in Stockport is the highest in Greater Manchester

  06-04-2017 13:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Town hall bosses say the high rates are due to underfunding by central government
  
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• LIVE: Ram raiders smash into pawnbrokers in Cheetham Hill

  06-04-2017 13:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Eight men carrying weapons used wheelie bins filled with concrete to block police from the scene
  
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• The Grand National 2017 runners, tips and odds

  06-04-2017 13:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What are the odds for Wonderful Charm? What is the confirmed field for the Grand National in 2017 and who are the final declarations? How many confirmed runners are there? Has Pendra dropped out? Everything you need to know
  
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• This busy road is expected to be shut for nearly a YEAR...causing traffic chaos

  06-04-2017 13:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Residents and motorists say the work affecting Mill Brow, Streetbridge and Middleton Road in Chadderton is causing huge disruption
  
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• Grand National 2017 sweepstake kit: Download yours here

  06-04-2017 12:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Grand National 2017 is here, here's how you can get involved in an office sweepstake on all the confirmed runners
  
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• Five of the best Thursday food and drink deals in Manchester

  06-04-2017 12:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From half price food to two cocktails for a tenner, start the weekend early with these top offers
  
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• Police called to pet shop after customer's turtle died the night he bought it

  06-04-2017 12:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses at the city centre store alerted officers at about 2.55pm on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• When work stopped for Pavarotti... 25 years of Metrolink memories from the people on the front line

  06-04-2017 12:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "There was a real sense of excitement, of achievement. We knew this was a bit of history - not just for Manchester but for the country."
  
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