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• Jason Manford tells Graham Norton how his daughter asked about ‘STDs’ in busy coffee shop

  12-05-2017 23:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The comedian tells the host how his kids generate plenty of material for his stand up these days, explaining his embarrassment over the cafe misunderstanding
  
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• CCTV released after knifepoint robbery at newsagent

  12-05-2017 23:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Security film shows the offender entering the store on Elliott Street in Tyldesley, Wigan, wearing a rag over his face
  
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• Challenge Cup: Salford Red Devils 24-14 Hull KR

  12-05-2017 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salford Red Devils reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals as they come from 14 points down to beat Hull KR.
  
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• Street sealed off after 'white powder' thrown at man

  12-05-2017 22:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police and fire investigators were called to the scene on Pym Street in Moston
  
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• Hospitals in Greater Manchester hit by ‘ransomware’ cyber attack on NHS

  12-05-2017 22:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  GP practices and hospitals in the region were among organisations across the world ‘held ransom’ by the hackers
  
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• Police are recruiting teams of PCSOs to patrol 'under attack' trams

  12-05-2017 21:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Chief Constable has vowed to boost security after a tram driver was brutally assaulted with a rock
  
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• Tyson Fury: Ukad hearing into doping allegations is postponed

  12-05-2017 21:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK Anti-Doping hearing examining allegations Tyson Fury took a performance-enhancing substance is postponed.
  
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• NHS cyber attack Q&A: What you need to know

  12-05-2017 20:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We spoke to a computer expert to find out more about ransomware attacks
  
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• One-Day Cup: Lancashire beat Derbyshire in rain-affected game at Blackpool

  12-05-2017 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire beat Derbyshire with a ball to spare in a dramatic rain-affected run-chase at Blackpool.
  
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• NHS ransomware cyber attack: Full list of hospitals and surgeries affected

  12-05-2017 20:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are all the NHS trusts affected by the cyber attack
  
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• The lovely moment a policeman stops traffic to help an old lady cross the road

  12-05-2017 19:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The image of PC Lee Cullen carrying the elderly woman’s shopping as she linked arms with him was posted on social media with the message ‘not all heroes wear capes’
  
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• Prison bosses investigate after inmate filmed 'eating poo sandwich for spice'

  12-05-2017 19:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Highly disturbing footage, which the MEN has decided not to publish, appears to show a prisoner at HMP Hindley consuming a sandwich said to be filled with excrement while laughing inmates jeer him on
  
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• Jermaine Beckford: Bury sign ex-Preston striker on two-year contract

  12-05-2017 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One side Bury sign striker Jermaine Beckford on a two-year contract following his release by Preston North End.
  
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• Doctors are seeing teenagers whose insides are 'falling apart' - as new figures show hundreds of children taken to A&E due to alcohol

  12-05-2017 19:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Drinking is very harmful to young developing brains and causes acute changes"
  
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• Doctor are seeing teenagers whose insides are 'falling apart' - as new figures show hundreds of children taken to A&E due to alcohol

  12-05-2017 19:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Drinking is very harmful to young developing brains and causes acute changes"
  
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• Pensioner taken to hospital after being hit by van

  12-05-2017 19:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Crofts Bank Road in Urmston at around 11.30am on Friday
  
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• Your ultimate Eurovision 2017 party kit and scorecards

  12-05-2017 18:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Scorecards, food and drink ideas, fancy dress inspiration and everything else you need to plan the perfect Eurovision 2017 party
  
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• 'It’s not a shameful secret any more – we all have mental health and at some point most of us have a bit of mental ill-health'

  12-05-2017 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  To mark the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, lawyer Sarah Evans opens up about her battle with depression, looking after her own mental health in the workplace and how she helps others to do the same
  
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• Man suffers facial injuries in fight outside a pub in Blackley

  12-05-2017 17:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 31-year-old man was hurt during a disturbance outside Ye Golden Lion pub on Friday
  
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• Pele's World Cup shirt goes on display in Manchester

  12-05-2017 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pele memorabilia is going on display including a crown from his coronation as king of football
  
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• Two men guilty of killing Salford teenager Paul Croft 12 years ago

  12-05-2017 17:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul died after being found badly beaten in an alleyway in March 2005 - leaving his girlfriend Kirsty, who was pregnant with twin sons, and his mother bereft
  
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• Tyson Fury's claims about Anthony Joshua difficult to argue with - Carl Froch

  12-05-2017 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tyson Fury's claim he would deal with Anthony Joshua "like a cat playing with wool" is "difficult to argue with", says Carl Froch.
  
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• Spate of fires around Leigh believed to have been started deliberately

  12-05-2017 17:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Crews were called to more than half a dozen incidents on Sunday and Monday which involved bins, sofas, and even the front-door of a shop
  
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• Car thieves laugh at pensioner as they return to steal his Volvo...just hours after taking his VW

  12-05-2017 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Three men returned in a Volvo they'd just stolen from the victim to take his VW Tiguan
  
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• Morrissey biopic England is Mine premiere date revealed

  12-05-2017 17:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The unauthorised film will tell the story of The Smiths frontman's formative years in 1970s Manchester - including his first meeting with Johnny Marr
  
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• Women's FA Cup final: Birmingham City v Manchester City

  12-05-2017 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Women's Cup final between Birmingham City Ladies and Manchester City Women.
  
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• Manchester United: Eric Bailly could have Uefa ban extended

  12-05-2017 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United's Eric Bailly could have his European ban extended, with Uefa to examine his red card against Celta Vigo.
  
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• Fire at derelict school in Salford was started deliberately

  12-05-2017 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A building on the former St Luke’s primary site went up in flames on Thirsday night
  
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• NHS 'cyber attack' throws hospitals into chaos

  12-05-2017 16:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  sSo-called ‘ransomware’ believed to have impacted hospitals across the country
  
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• Knives, knuckledusters and Tasers are being brought into schools...by children as young as eight

  12-05-2017 16:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  New figures reveal shocking the haul of weapons uncovered by teachers and police at Greater Manchester schools
  
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• Vue announce opening date for Printworks cinema

  12-05-2017 16:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 23-screen site in Manchester city centre will reopen as Vue once Odeon has moved out
  
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• Manchester Royal Infirmary among hospitals hit by major 'ransomware' NHS cyber attack - latest updates

  12-05-2017 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Many GP surgeries across Greater Manchester and at least two of the region's hospital trusts including Trafford General have been hit by the attack which has affected services across England
  
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• Hospitals and NHS services hit by major 'ransomware' cyber-attack - latest updates

  12-05-2017 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are reports that computer systems at hospitals across England have been hit by the attack
  
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• Moped rider has scooter stolen at gunpoint in terrifying Beswick robbery

  12-05-2017 16:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The robbers threatened to kill him if he didn't get off his bike
  
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• Whisky beat rivals three times more expensive in spirits Oscars - and it's Aldi's own brand

  12-05-2017 16:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The International Spirits Challenge Awards one of the most prestigious competitions in the drinks industry
  
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• Chorton runner who almost collapsed in the London Marathon to be reunited with man who carried him over the finish line

  12-05-2017 16:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  David Wyeth and Matthew Rees will meet up at the Great Manchester Run on May 28
  
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• How to get cheap tickets for new family weekender GoFest

  12-05-2017 15:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The festival will feature family coaching from Sale Sharks Rugby Union, England Netball, Manchester Giants Basketball, Salford Red Devils Rugby League, Lancashire Squash, Lancashire County Cricket Club and more.
  
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• Manchester's iconic CIS Tower has sold for a cool £66 MILLION

  12-05-2017 15:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former headquarters of the Co-operative Group was once the tallest building in the country
  
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• Hundreds of passengers hit as coach service from Manchester to Liverpool Airport is suddenly axed

  12-05-2017 15:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Passengers 'stranded' as operator ceases trading with little notice
  
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• Man fighting for his life after horrific bar attack in Wigan

  12-05-2017 15:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives are appealing for information about the incident at a Wigan bar
  
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• 'How to make a baby' and 'naked ladies in space' - kids ask Siri the silliest things

  12-05-2017 15:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We asked mums to share their funny tales of what kids have asked Siri for - and the results are pretty hilarious
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Man Utd season successful even without Europa League

  12-05-2017 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United's season will still be a success even if they lose the Europa League final, says manager Jose Mourinho.
  
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• The mayor of Salford is NOT happy about the idea of the 'Manchester Red Devils'

  12-05-2017 14:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rumours are rife, fans have made a protest banner and now the politicians are getting involved
  
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• Mental health nurse who kept working after being suspended is struck off

  12-05-2017 14:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stephen Francis Johnson failed to tell his employers he'd been suspended and carried on working
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: May 12 to 14

  12-05-2017 14:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From Eurovision 2017 parties to Cocktails in the City, here's our pick of the weekend's best shenanigans
  
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• Going Live! style Saturday morning TV to return to the BBC

  12-05-2017 14:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 'live entertainment extravaganza' will be broadcast live from MediaCityUK each weekend
  
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• Coleen Rooney joins ex-Man United WAGs at Chester Races

  12-05-2017 14:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Style Queen Coleen Rooney may have missed Aintree Races this year, but she was in glam form for a trip to Chester Races alongside a host of former Manchester United players' wives and girlfriends
  
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• The Liberal Democrats say they'll legalise cannabis if they win the general election

  12-05-2017 13:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The party said they'll completely legalise weed and allow it to go on sale in shops and bars
  
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• Fire destroys over 100 acres of Stalybridge moorland

  12-05-2017 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Witnesses reported seeing huge amounts of ash in the sky, as the fire spread across the grassland.
  
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• James Martin is coming back to Saturday morning TV with new ITV cooking show

  12-05-2017 13:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Saturday Kitchen presenter is returning to our screens with Saturday Morning with James Martin
  
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