Manchester news

• Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a primary school in Salford

  11-05-2017 22:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Residents report seeing smoke billowing from the grounds of St Luke's C of E Primary School
  
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• Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former primary school in Salford

  11-05-2017 22:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Residents report seeing smoke billowing from the grounds of the old St Luke's C of E Primary School
  
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• Dozens of firefighers are fighting a huge blaze just outside Stalybridge

  11-05-2017 22:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  GMFRS is warning residents living nearby to keep their windows and doors closed
  
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• Crown prosecutors to review evidence into crash which killed two women outside Withington Hospital

  11-05-2017 21:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Clare Haslam and Deborah Clifton died after the collision outside Withington Community Hospital in March
  
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• ANOTHER tram on the Rochdale line is attacked by missile-hurling yobs

  11-05-2017 21:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The tram was taken out of service after the latest smash, but thankfully nobody was injured
  
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• I experimented with £20 diet pills...but it left me on heart medication for FOUR years

  11-05-2017 20:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Natalie Jade Magill was just 18 when she bought the dangerous pills online
  
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• Mum's warning to other women after man tried to 'entice her into a car' in Rochdale

  11-05-2017 20:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'He thought I was younger than I am. I wore no make up that day and do often get mistaken for a younger girl'
  
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• Robbers targeted young family 'purely because they have a nice car'

  11-05-2017 19:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A gang of six masked men held a couple and their children at gunpoint before ransacking their house
  
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• Salford police officer's Facebook rant investigated

  11-05-2017 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fed-up bobby laid into "stoned youths" and their parents, as well as colleagues in the tirade.
  
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• Investigators trying to establish if fire at The Christie site was linked to repair work

  11-05-2017 18:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officials have now confirmed that work to replace copper cladding on the roof of the Cancer Research UK building was ongoing at the time of the fire two weeks ago
  
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• Getting under the skin of Greater Manchester - what should we investigate for you?

  11-05-2017 18:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We've helped set the news agenda through a series of investigations - now we want to know what you think we should be covering  
  
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• Mouse droppings and raw duck next to a dirty sink - behind the scenes at a popular Gorton café

  11-05-2017 18:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Huge slabs of raw duck were left next on a draining board next to a full sink
  
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• There's an 'identified depression' in the road through Urmston... and it's causing a few problems

  11-05-2017 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  United Utilities have launched an investigation into the cause of the dip, believed to be the start of a sink hole
  
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• Look inside Manchester's huge new games bar Roxy Ball Room - with two floors of ping pong and pool

  11-05-2017 18:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We took a tour of the new Deansgate venue before its official launch party tonight
  
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• New mayor Andy Burnham to rewrite controversial green belt masterplan

  11-05-2017 18:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former MP has promised a major shift in the way the region approaches housing and has appointed Salford’s mayor Paul Dennett to oversee the rewrite
  
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• Why your driving licence could cost you £1,000

  11-05-2017 18:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Millions of drivers are failing to update their driving licence details and are running the risk of a hefty fine
  
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• The theatre shows you can't miss at the Manchester International Festival 2017 - and how to get tickets

  11-05-2017 17:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester theatre scene is already a strong one - and MIF 2017 is bringing in some heavyweight shows to add to the mix.
  
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• This 100-year-old has been given the best birthday present ever... free beer for life

  11-05-2017 17:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Arthur Johnson, known as Bunny, visits the Bowling Green every day to enjoy a pint of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord.
  
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• Leanne Brown joins glam revellers at Chester Races Ladies Day

  11-05-2017 17:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Always one of the most glam dates in the social calendar, the Chester Races May Festival Ladies Day was a sunny occasion with famous faces and stylish racegoers
  
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• Trams delays in city centre after collision between cyclist and pedestrian

  11-05-2017 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pair crashed near the junction of Princess Street and Lower Mosley Street at around after 3pm
  
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• Ever been 'stabbed in the back' by a friend? This man's text message from a former colleague is just the worst

  11-05-2017 16:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The dad-of-two insisted he found the gaffe 'hilarious' - but hasn't heard from this one-time pal since
  
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• Catweazle star Geoffrey Bayldon dies aged 93

  11-05-2017 16:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  British-born actor died peacefully at his home, said owner of the Catweazle Fan Club
  
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• Wrecking spree at Swinton railway building site causes hundreds of thousands of pounds of damage

  11-05-2017 16:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police have launched an investigation into the ‘wanton act of vandalism’
  
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• Celta Vigo fans take over Shambles Square ahead of Manchester United Europa League game

  11-05-2017 16:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The La Liga side face the Reds in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final at Old Trafford later on tonight
  
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• Is Liam Gallagher planning a gig at The Ritz in Manchester?

  11-05-2017 16:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Oasis frontman is the subject of Twitter speculation once more...
  
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• The Charlatans to open their own Manchester PUB for release of new album Different Days

  11-05-2017 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The band are taking over a Northern Quarter street  for a whole day of pop-ups to mark the release of new album Different Days
  
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• Morrissey biopic to close Edinburgh film festival

  11-05-2017 15:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The film looks at the early years before the singer joined influential 80s band The Smiths.
  
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• How to get tickets to Manchester's first fancy dress forest dash Art On The Run

  11-05-2017 15:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 'wondrous woodland experience' comes from Wild Rumpus, the team behind the award-winning Just So Festival
  
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• Manchester gigs and shows with tickets on sale this week: London Grammar, Lethal Bizzle, Allman Brown, Steve Wilson, Hacienda Classical and more

  11-05-2017 15:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  London Grammar, Lethal Bizzle, Allman Brown, Steve Wilson, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Hacienda Classical, Third Eye Blind and Vintage Trouble all have tickets on sale in Manchester this week
  
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• LIVE: Manhunt launched after police smash into car 'during hunt for Chorlton burglar'

  11-05-2017 15:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers arrested one man after a pursuit which began at around 11:50am this morning but another escaped on foot and officers are now searching for him
  
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• Tax dodger's freeman on the land defence fails

  11-05-2017 15:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark MacKenzie claimed he was a "freeman on the land" in a bid to avoid a £7,000 council tax bill.
  
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• Help set a mindfulness world record - and learn how to do it

  11-05-2017 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What is mindfulness? How can you learn more about it? There will be an attempt to break the Guinness world record at the Whitworth Art Gallery this weekend, here is how you can get involved
  
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• Bethany Platt STABS another Coronation Street character in shock scenes

  11-05-2017 14:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Troubled teen Bethany turns violent as she hits a new low in her grooming hell on Corrie
  
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• Is this lengthy Salford police rant about 'yoof' demonising young people? Or just telling it like it is?

  11-05-2017 14:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  GMP's professional standards branch are investigating the Facebook post and senior officers have apologised for the comments - but many people spoke out to support them
  
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• Police find £20,000 worth of cannabis in van - after pulling driver over for using phone

  11-05-2017 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man, driving a Renault Kangoo, was stopped on Belfield Road in Smallbridge, Rochdale
  
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• Primark puts its Beauty and the Beast Chip mug BACK on sale in Manchester - and shoppers are very excited

  11-05-2017 14:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An announcement was made over the PA system at Primark on Market Street that a must-have item is back in stock - and the queues started
  
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• Manchester Airport celebrates busiest ever April

  11-05-2017 14:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Thanks to the late Easter break the UK's third largest airport saw passenger numbers rise by 17% as more than 2.25m people jetted off.
  
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• Soap stars join designer Matthew Williamson at the launch of his new collection

  11-05-2017 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester-born designer to the stars was back in his home city for the launch of a new gymwear collection
  
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• Lone female drivers warned as group of men target women at traffic lights in Stockport

  11-05-2017 13:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Victims of the incidents, in the Offerton area, have spoken out urging others to lock car doors
  
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• Jason Donovan hopes to see Take That in concert when he comes to Manchester

  11-05-2017 13:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jason will be performing on stage in the city at the same time as their Wonderland tour         
  
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• 'Congestion charge by another name' would kill city centre economy, say campaigners

  11-05-2017 13:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester Pub and Club Network and the Manchester Chinatown Business Association have spoken out about the plans
  
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• This man tried to use an ancient legal loophole to avoid paying council tax... but did it work?

  11-05-2017 13:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Music teacher Mark McKenzie, 54, announced himself a ‘Freeman-on-the-Land’ and refused to accept he was liable for almost seven years’ worth of payments on his home in Moss Side
  
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• Second man pleads guilty to manslaughter after lorry driver was shot in head

  11-05-2017 13:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nathan Quigley admitted the manslaughter of 29-year-old Michael Blake on the second day of a Manchester Crown Court trial
  
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• The National announce Manchester Apollo dates on 2017 tour - how to get tickets

  11-05-2017 12:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The US band release new album Sleep Well Beast and play Manchester as part of a huge world tour
  
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• How damaging is Labour's manifesto leak to the party's election campaign?

  11-05-2017 12:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the questions people are asking:
  
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• Paul Nuttall makes blunder down under during attack on Labour policies

  11-05-2017 12:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ukip leader was criticising policies contained within the leaked Labour draft General Election manifesto
  
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• Holidaymakers stranded in Portugal after airport fuel pump fault

  11-05-2017 11:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A fuel pump fault caused ‘absolute carnage’ and a ‘nightmare’ at Lisbon airport on Wednesday, according to travellers
  
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• Gun-wielding masked gang threaten man then ransack his house in Chorlton - latest updates

  11-05-2017 11:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Six men wearing balaclavas surrounded the man and ordered him to hand over the keys to his house last night
  
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• Simon Danczuk WILL stand to be an MP in the general election - as an independent candidate

  11-05-2017 11:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He said 'a vote for him is a vote against Corbyn'
  
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• Devastated nurse is caught drink-driving while trying to move car to sleep in after house keys were stolen

  11-05-2017 10:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Scott's night out ended badly - but then just kept getting worse
  
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