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• 'Damaged pride and revenge' were behind series of gang shootings that left three injured, court hears

  19-04-2017 23:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Eight men have gone on trial accused of conspiring to possess a firearm which was used in four incidents in October
  
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• Theresa May launches general election campaign in Greater Manchester

  19-04-2017 23:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In a visit that lasted no more than 15 minutes, Mrs May said only the Tories could deliver the ‘strong and stable’ leadership required to steer Britain through the coming years of Brexit negotiations
  
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• Cinema fans fear they could lose out on perks when the Odeon Printworks is sold

  19-04-2017 22:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Odeon customers benefit from a scheme which allows them to watch unlimited movies at a set price of £17.99 a month
  
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• Ten vehicle pile up causes severe delays for commuters on M6

  19-04-2017 22:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The motorway was completely closed between J28 Leyland and 27 Wigan
  
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• Care staff who found resident dead on floor lifted him back into bed and told family he 'died in his sleep'

  19-04-2017 22:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Neither the police nor the coroner were informed and the case only began to unravel when a whistleblower alerted the authorities
  
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• Travel chaos between Manchester and London as Euston station evacuated following fire

  19-04-2017 21:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The station was evacuated as firefighters tackled the blaze
  
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• Manchester bands' music lyrics appear on the streets

  19-04-2017 21:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The artist known as AlShepMCR has paid tribute to the likes of Joy Division and The Smiths.
  
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• MPs to be asked to approve motion to cancel Gorton by-election

  19-04-2017 21:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The by-election was thrown into doubt by the Prime Minister's decision to call a snap General Election
  
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• Rob Donovan is back on Coronation Street - and in the frame for the attack on Ken Barlow

  19-04-2017 21:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shock as Rob played by Marc Baylis returns to Corrie on the run from prison
  
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• Princess Leia and Chewbacca filmed in drunken brawl with football fan at Piccadilly station

  19-04-2017 21:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A father and son dressed as Chewbacca and Princess Leia were filmed scrapping with a drunken football fan
  
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• CCTV released after shots fired in Burnage following altercation in street

  19-04-2017 20:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have released footage of a man they want to speak to in connection with a shooting
  
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• Popular Italian restaurant boss Giorgio Roncari found murdered at his home in Salford

  19-04-2017 19:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to a restaurant boss found murdered in his Salford home.
  
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• Manchester Gorton by-election cancelled because of general election

  19-04-2017 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  By-election scheduled for 4 May is cancelled - the seat will be contested in general election on 8 June.
  
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• General election 2017: MPs vote in favour of 8 June poll by margin of 509 – as it happened

  19-04-2017 19:39
  
  Live coverage as vote confirms election will go ahead and former chancellor George Osborne says he will not standGeorge Osborne will stand down as an MP ‘for now’Election will give UK ‘strongest hand’ in Brexit talks, says MayMore Labour MPs stand down amid anxiety over seat lossesTV debates: May accused of running scaredAfternoon summary 6.34pm BSTThere’s a very clear choice at this election. It is a choice between strong and stable leadership under the Conservativ
  
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• Take a virtual tour of MasterChef winner Simon Wood's first Manchester restaurant

  19-04-2017 19:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  MasterChef's Simon Wood is opening his first Manchester restaurant, Wood, on First Street this summer
  
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• Manchester student shopping night returns with huge discounts, live music and more

  19-04-2017 19:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  MCR Student Night Out takes over the city again next week with discounts of up to 30% off huge high street and designer names
  
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• General election 2017: MPs vote in favour of 8 June poll by margin of 509 – politics live

  19-04-2017 19:01
  
  Live coverage as vote confirms election will go ahead and former chancellor George Osborne says he will not standGeorge Osborne will stand down as an MP ‘for now’Election will give UK ‘strongest hand’ in Brexit talks, says MayMore Labour MPs stand down amid anxiety over seat lossesTV debates: May accused of running scared 6.01pm BSTMay says if we have five years of strong and stable leadership, she can deliver for the British people.She says she will fight a positive and
  
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• Fearless football fan to trek 50 miles from Stockport County to Bradford for charity

  19-04-2017 18:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Damon Carroll is raising cash for Stroke Information, which was set up by former County player Nick Clarke
  
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• Watch: Emmerdale fans in hysterics at X-rated joke at tea time

  19-04-2017 18:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Viewers couldn't stop laughing at the innuendo from Adam Barton at the fertility clinic
  
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• Innocent man was handcuffed and pinned face down in the street by armed officers

  19-04-2017 18:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A firearms unit swooped on John Burke's Rochdale house after a false report of a gun being dug up in the garden
  
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• 'Sugar only. No Spice' - The residential street where Spice addicts lie collapsed outside family homes

  19-04-2017 18:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Neighbours say drug dealing has become such a problem on Orme Close, in Beswick, that children are afraid to play outdoors
  
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• George Osborne to quit as MP for Tatton at election

  19-04-2017 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-chancellor says he is leaving Parliament "for now" as he becomes the Evening Standard editor.
  
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• Lyrid meteor shower to light up sky over Greater Manchester THIS WEEK

  19-04-2017 17:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Up to 20 meteors an hour will be visible in the night sky when the annual meteor shower peaks at the weekend
  
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• Michael O'Hare's Manchester restaurant Rabbit in the Moon launches cut-price midweek menu

  19-04-2017 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Michelin-starred chef's restaurant above the National Football Museum is now serving a Half Moon taster menu - but it's still a whopping 10 courses long
  
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• Anthony Martial: Jose Mourinho urges Man Utd forward to deliver

  19-04-2017 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho urges striker Anthony Martial to "give me things that I like" if he wants to feature in the first team.
  
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• Rare valuable one pound coins - What is the value of yours?

  19-04-2017 17:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Is my £1 coin worth money? When did the £1 coin come out? What does a new £1 trial coin dated 2016 mean? Everything you need to know
  
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• Salford murder investigation after body of man found in house - live updates

  19-04-2017 17:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The body of Giuseppi Roncari - also known as Giorgio - was found at a house on Blackburn Street
  
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• A Caribbean 'rum brunch' is coming to Manchester bars Home Sweet Home and The Pen and Pencil

  19-04-2017 17:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bespoke menus and special rum-based cocktails are on offer at two city centre venues
  
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• Odeon cinema in The Printworks sold to Vue - after go ahead from competition authority

  19-04-2017 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 23-screen multiplex is set to change hands in the coming weeks 
  
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• Murder investigation launched after body of Giuseppi Roncari found in Salford house

  19-04-2017 16:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 61-year-old, from Italy, suffered injuries which officers are treating as suspicious
  
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• The new speeding laws coming into force next week that could cost you £2,500

  19-04-2017 16:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Harsher penalties will see the maximum possible fine jump to £2,500 from the current £1,000
  
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• The new speeding guidelines coming into force next week with harsher penalties for drivers

  19-04-2017 16:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Motorists caught breaking speed limits face tougher penalties from Monday, April 24
  
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• Fairground operator injured while working on dodgems ride at Wythenshawe Park fun fair

  19-04-2017 16:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Witnesses said a 'metal grill' fell on to the man's head, knocking him to the floor
  
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• Victoria Beckham "honoured and humbled" after receiving OBE from Prince William

  19-04-2017 16:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Spice Girl turned fashion designer beamed with pride as she received the accolade at Buckingham Palace
  
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• Paramore drop new single Hard Times and announce UK tour with a Manchester date - how to get tickets

  19-04-2017 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hayley Williams and co are heading to Manchester Apollo to tour forthcoming album After Laughter - the first single from which landed today
  
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• Brighton have been promoted from the Championship into the Premier League - a guide to a new away day

  19-04-2017 15:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Seasiders are back in the Premier League. Manchester United and Manchester City will both have to travel to the south coast next year which means a new away day for fans. Here's how to get to the AMEX and what to do in the city
  
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• General election 2017: Osborne to stand down as MP – politics live

  19-04-2017 15:42
  
  Live coverage as the prime minister argues for the two-thirds Commons majority needed to go to the polls on 8 JuneTheresa May calls for general election in bid to secure Brexit mandateCorbyn’s decision to back election causes concerns among his MPsTheresa May’s Today interview - Summary and analysisThe Snap: sign up for our election briefing and read today’s 2.41pm BSTThe BBC is also planning an election debate or debates. This is what Jonathan Munro, its head of newsgathering,
  
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• Air ambulance lands at college after woman involved in collision with motorbike

  19-04-2017 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The woman, aged 20, was rushed to Salford Royal hospital
  
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• Three men from Manchester arrested after bouncer 'stabbed in head' in Liverpool

  19-04-2017 15:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The men, aged between 21 and 23, were arrested after a fight broke out in Liverpool city centre
  
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• Manchester United legend Bryan Robson to take part in 10k run in memory of fundraiser Kirsty Howard

  19-04-2017 14:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former skipper is taking part to help raise cash for a fund started by inspirational woman Kirsty Howard
  
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• Manchester music legends join forces for gigs tackling homelessness

  19-04-2017 14:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Oasis manager Alan McGee and Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder spoke out about the growing crisis as they launched this year's Musicians Against Homelessness appeal
  
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• Primark sells out of £15 "must have dress" - we buy the LAST one in Manchester to see what the fuss is about

  19-04-2017 14:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We've snapped up the very last of the £15 must have dresses of the summer - and try it on for size
  
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• Lucy Fallon's boyfriend refuses to watch her harrowing grooming scenes on Coronation Street

  19-04-2017 14:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lucy and her boyfriend Tom Leech told Loose Women the Bethany Platt Corrie storyline is "too difficult" for him to watch
  
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• CPS to announce whether MPs will be charged over alleged breaches of spending limits

  19-04-2017 14:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives have been investigating whether Tory MPs broke strict spending limits in 2015
  
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• Who is the hunky trolley collector on Car Share? Meet Manchester model Danny Swarsbrick

  19-04-2017 14:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know about the model who plays Ted 2 in the Peter Kay comedy
  
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• Who is the hunky trolley collector on Car Share?

  19-04-2017 14:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know about the model who plays Ted 2 in the Peter Kay comedy
  
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• Manchester United fans warned of traffic chaos ahead of UEFA quarter final match against Anderlecht

  19-04-2017 14:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Extra police will be on duty in the city centre ahead of the match tomorrow
  
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• Live: MPs vote for June general election by huge majority of 509

  19-04-2017 13:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The general election is on - but George Osborne won't be standing, after quitting as MP for Tatton earlier today
  
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• Live: George Osborne quitting as Tatton MP - reaction and latest developments

  19-04-2017 13:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "But I will remain active in the debate about our country’s future and on the issues I care about, like the success of the Northern Powerhouse."
  
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• Jordan Ratcliffe: Ashton Canal drained as police search for Moston man

  19-04-2017 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Ratcliffe, then aged 16, was last seen in August 2008 after being dropped off in Manchester.
  
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