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• The Toast Rack fire was started 'deliberately by intruders'

  18-05-2017 23:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It took six crews around an hour to bring the blaze under control
  
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• Can Rochdale ever move on from the grooming scandal?

  18-05-2017 23:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  How Rochdale transformed the way it deals with child sexual abuse in the wake of the grooming scandal
  
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• Review: Take That at Manchester Arena

  18-05-2017 23:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dianne Bourne watches Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald bring the Wonderland tour to Manchester for the first of EIGHT nights
  
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• How close to the terrible truth was BBC's Three Girls?

  18-05-2017 22:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The M.E.N's crime reporter John Scheerhout gives his insight into the BBC dramatisation of the Rochdale grooming case
  
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• Four of the Rochdale grooming gang are fighting deportation - and only two are still in jail

  18-05-2017 21:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All four are mounting yet another legal challenge to fight plans to deport them to Pakistan
  
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• Two men left dead man in a cupboard under the stairs for three days like a 'piece of unwanted furniture'

  18-05-2017 20:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Trevor Ascough and William Hall have been sent to prison for conspiring to prevent the burial of Charles Worthington
  
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• CarFest plane crash: Inexperience 'contributed to pilot's death'

  18-05-2017 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pilot Kevin Whyman died when he lost control during a 360 degree roll at the CarFest North event.
  
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• Justin Carney joins Hull KR from Salford Red Devils, who sign James Hasson

  18-05-2017 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Winger Justin Carney joins Hull KR from Salford Red Devils, who bring in James Hasson from Australian side Parramatta Eels.
  
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• Man dies after falling from window of home in Altrincham

  18-05-2017 20:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death
  
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• Sushi restaurant's video slammed for showing chef butcher live fish at Umezushi

  18-05-2017 19:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses at the restaurant say the method is a fast and humane way of killing fish
  
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• 'Drug den' phone boxes have been removed from Piccadilly Gardens...now they want to get rid of every single one in the city centre

  18-05-2017 19:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  City centre spokesman Pat Karney says the booths are being used to peddle drugs
  
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• Lib Dem councillor furious with city's Labour leader after he 'tried to silence him' in purdah mix-up

  18-05-2017 19:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrat John Leech has accused the council leader of attempting to block scrutiny of the council
  
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• "Grow up!" Jason Manford slams fans for mocking his RED T-shirt to run charity mile at Man City

  18-05-2017 18:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester City fan Jason Manford took part in a charity run - but couldn't believe it when some took offence at the colour of his charity shirt
  
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• Car drives into pedestrians in New York's Times Square - live updates

  18-05-2017 18:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A car has reportedly driven into a crowd of pedestrians on a sidewalk in New York's Times Square.
  
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• Manchester gigs and tours with tickets on sale this week: Dua Lipa, The Charlatans, London Grammar, Waterparks, Marty Stuart, Kip Moore, Royal Blood and more

  18-05-2017 18:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dua Lipa, The Charlatans, London Grammar, Waterparks, Marty Stuart, Kip Moore, Royal Blood all have gig tickets on sale this week
  
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• Charity that helps women get back into work to hold a fundraising ball

  18-05-2017 17:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 'Smart Night Out' event in Manchester will raise cash for Smart Works
  
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• Mum-of-three who allowed a cannabis farm in her garage told bank she earned nearly £45,000 as a barmaid

  18-05-2017 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jo-Ann Walker managed to secure a huge mortgage on the property in order to have the farm built at her home
  
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• Mad Thatters Festival is coming to Manchester for the ultimate celebration of Take That

  18-05-2017 17:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Party like it's 1993 at the Mad Thatters Festival
  
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• Hundreds of strangers turned out to WW2 veteran's funeral after he died ‘without a soul in the world to remember him'

  18-05-2017 17:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  More than 300 people, including many veterans, attended the funeral of Harry Wheeler, who died aged 96 with no family
  
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• Artist's lightning-bolt idea brings Bowie back to the Northern Quarter mural

  18-05-2017 16:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  But don't worry, Goonies fans ....
  
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• Anthony Grainger: Police admit operation 'errors'

  18-05-2017 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Police says it will learn lessons from the "untimely" death of Anthony Grainger.
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: May 19 to 21

  18-05-2017 16:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Our pick of the best gigs, comedy, club nights and more in and around Greater Manchester
  
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• Police issue warning over new 'hippy crack' epidemic

  18-05-2017 15:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers say youngsters, who inhale nitrous oxide gas - also known as ‘hippy crack’ and laughing gas - are ‘taking exceptional risks with their health’
  
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• Dad fears for his family's safety after being caught up in 'tit-for-tat' feud between rival groups

  18-05-2017 15:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “The situation is getting out of hand. It’s just escalated and escalated. And now they have got guns"
  
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• Mike Samwell death: Man charged with manslaughter

  18-05-2017 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-Royal Navy officer Mike Samwell, 35, is thought to have been run over by his own car.
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Man Utd manager says Premier League does not care

  18-05-2017 14:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says the Premier League "doesn't care" about helping English sides in Europe.
  
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• Super League Magic Weekend: Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves

  18-05-2017 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Wigan Warriors face Warrington Wolves in Saturday's Super League match at St James Park (19:00 BST).
  
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• Who is Maggie Oliver? The detective who resigned over the treatment of 'Amber'

  18-05-2017 13:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The detective, depicted by Lesley Sharp in Three Girls, talks about her role and why victim 'Amber' wasn't believed by police
  
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• Mayor appoints environment tsar to clean up Greater Manchester's air - and get people on their bikes

  18-05-2017 13:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mayor Andy Burnham has given Stockport council chief Alex Ganotis the job of creating a world-leading green city region ‘where everyone can enjoy green spaces and breathe clean air’
  
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• Liam Gallagher claims brother Noel 'has not invited none of his family' to his 50th birthday bash

  18-05-2017 13:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Noel Gallagher celebrates his 50th birthday next week and is planning a big bash - but brother Liam claims he's "not invited none of his family"
  
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• The 'gasworks wall' from Salford anthem Dirty Old Town saved from demolition

  18-05-2017 13:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The metal giants, part of the Salford skyline for 100 years, are soon to disappear - but the surrounding wall referenced in Ewan MacColl's famous ode to Salford will stay
  
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• Police launch criminal inquiry into death of 15 babies at Cheshire hospital

  18-05-2017 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives will investigate the deaths of eight babies and will review a further seven deaths and six non-fatal collapses.
  
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• Manchester Food and Drink Festival reveals 2017 programme

  18-05-2017 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester Food and Drink Festival returns to Albert Square celebrating its twentieth anniversary
  
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• Spice addict banned from city centre for taking drugs, abusing people and aggressively begging

  18-05-2017 12:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester council says he had ‘persistently’ refused to engage with homelessness services and said the move was a ‘last resort’
  
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• Man fighting for his life in hospital after vicious street attack in Prestwich

  18-05-2017 12:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 53-year-old victim was approached and punched to the ground on Leach Street
  
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• The Manchester Airport worker who takes birds injured by planes home with her to nurse them better

  18-05-2017 12:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kind-hearted airfield officer takes broken birds under her wing
  
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• Rolf Harris is to be released from prison on Friday

  18-05-2017 11:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Animal Hospital host Harris is standing trial accused of indecently assaulting three teenage girls in the 1970s and 1980s.
  
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• Arson attack at site of council's £12m industrial development

  18-05-2017 11:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A dumper truck is set on fire at Aurora Stockport after a break-in at the construction site
  
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• The Just So Festival is back for 2017 - with a massive jelly fight in a forest

  18-05-2017 11:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The award-winning event from Wild Rumpus is the only arts camping festival in the UK dedicated solely to children and their families
  
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• When is May Bank Holiday weekend 2017? All the UK bank holiday dates

  18-05-2017 11:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When is the next bank holiday in the UK in 2017? When is August Bank Holiday?
  
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• Three years ago Salford council landed £5m to spruce up the Bridgewater Canal - what happened?

  18-05-2017 11:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'We are not going away. We just want some answers'
  
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• How to remove blackheads using just dental floss and mouthwash

  18-05-2017 10:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This beauty blogger claims you can get rid of troublesome blackheads using only dental floss and mouthwash. Try it for yourself
  
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• I've got a mortgage to pay, says Manchester Airport employee going back to work after losing a leg

  18-05-2017 10:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  David Oakes has been working at the airport for more than 50 years - and it seems nothing is going to stop him
  
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• Gin and steak restaurant Alston Bar & Beef will open in the Corn Exchange

  18-05-2017 10:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Alston Bar & Beef will serve 120 different gins and 35 types of steak
  
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• Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell dies at 52

  18-05-2017 10:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lead singer for Seattle-based Soundgarden helped inspire the 90s grunge rock movement
  
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• Spot the Lego Ninjago dragon in Manchester for a chance to win passes to Legoland Discovery Centre

  18-05-2017 10:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Snap a photo of the dragon as it swoops through Manchester city centre
  
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• Police say 'tit-for-tat' crimes around south Manchester and Stockport are putting the public at risk - after car smashed into house

  18-05-2017 09:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's the latest in a string of reckless tit-for-tat crimes around South Manchester
  
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• Would you vote for an internet election?

  18-05-2017 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Isn’t there a better way to do things in this digital age?
  
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• Man due in court charged with manslaughter over the death of Mike Samwell in Chorlton

  18-05-2017 08:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Raymond Davies, 21, is the second person to be charged over the death of the former Royal Navy officer
  
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• How kids can get home safety message across to parents and win £1,000 for school

  18-05-2017 08:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “Children see things so clearly, in a way that adults don’t."
  
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