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• General Election shock as exit poll suggests Theresa May could lose Commons majority

  08-06-2017 23:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Has snap election gamble backfired on the PM?
  
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• General election 2017: Polls close across England

  08-06-2017 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Counting gets under way across England to find out who will become the Members of Parliament in 533 seats.
  
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• Super League: Leigh Centurions 50-34 Wigan Warriors

  08-06-2017 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Centurions move off the bottom of Super League with an emphatic derby win at home to Wigan Warriors.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Manchester United not expected to offer deal to striker

  08-06-2017 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not expected to be offered a new deal by Manchester United, with the club’s retained list released on Friday.
  
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• This was the heartwarming moment a dad danced with his injured daughter at the One Love Manchester concert

  08-06-2017 21:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Adam Harrison was filmed dancing with eight-year-old Lily - who was hurt in the terror attack at Manchester Arena - at the Ariana Grande benefit concert
  
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• Runners can pre-register for the 2018 Greater Manchester marathon now

  08-06-2017 20:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  People can now pre-register for next year's Greater Manchester Marathon which will take place on Sunday, April 8
  
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• Mum who stole more than £35,000 from primary school PTA walks free from court

  08-06-2017 20:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sally Connolly, 43, admitted to five counts of theft between 2010 and 2014 from the PTA at St Catherine's RC Primary School in Didsbury
  
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• Bao bar Taberu opens on Manchester's King Street

  08-06-2017 20:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The King Street site specialises in filled steamed buns - including black pudding breakfast bao
  
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• Who’s to blame for the savagery seen in Manchester and London? | Letters

  08-06-2017 19:58
  
  John Pilger and 56 others on the west’s facilitation of terrorism; Steven Greer on the warped interpretation of Islam motivating jihadis; Ian Pollard and Dr Susan Juned on Wahhabism and Saudi Arabia; Peter Shadwell and Eric Goodyer on Theresa May’s flawed proposals on sentencing and human rights lawsToday, 16 years since 9/11 and with attacks now occurring across Europe and multiple wars in the Middle East and north Africa region, it is time for the west to reflect far more deeply on
  
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• Manchester attacker's brother 'helped him buy bomb-making kit'

  08-06-2017 19:25
  
  Libyan militia holding Salman Abedi’s brother in Tripoli says he told members the bomb that killed 22 was made in the UK
  The brother of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber is alleged to have helped Salman Abedi buy bomb-making equipment, a militia group in Tripoli has said.The Special Deterrence Force, also called Rada, is holding Abedi’s brother Hashem after it captured him last month. Continue reading...
  
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• Martyn Hett's mum gets #BeMoreMartyn tattoo in moving tribute to her son

  08-06-2017 19:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Martyn, 29, was one of 22 people killed in the terror attack at Manchester Arena
  
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• General election 2017: Voting under way across England

  08-06-2017 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Voters have until 22:00 BST to choose their MPs and decide who forms the next government.
  
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• Primary school boss steps down to protect colleagues’ jobs

  08-06-2017 18:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Colleagues at Abraham Moss school say Lenny Lewis' decision to leave is proof of her ‘moral and selfless leadership’
  
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• Eoghan O'Connell: Bury sign Celtic defender on three-year contract

  08-06-2017 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  English League One club Bury sign centre-back Eoghan O'Connell from Scottish champions Celtic on a three-year contract.
  
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• The Charlatans to play intimate Salford Lads Club gig - how to get tickets

  08-06-2017 18:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tim Burgess will talk about new album Different Days and play some old and new tracks for just 200 people
  
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• The Charlatans' Tim Burgess and Mark Collins to play intimate Salford Lads Club gig - how to get tickets

  08-06-2017 18:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tim Burgess will talk about new album Different Days and play some old and new tracks for just 200 people
  
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• LIVE updates: A6 in Levenshulme closed in both directions after accident

  08-06-2017 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A GMP spokesman confirmed that officers were first called to the crash, involving a Range Rover and VW Scirocco, at 4.45pm
  
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• Katie Piper honours Manchester terror attack victims

  08-06-2017 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The author and motivational speaker paid tribute to those who lost their lives at the Ariana Grande concert
  
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• Drug dealer who sold heroin to undercover police officer nine times is jailed

  08-06-2017 17:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Gairns was targeted by officers who infiltrated a drugs supply line in Newton Heath, Harpurhey, Ancoats and Miles Platting
  
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• How to make sure your baby sleeps safely when you're on holiday

  08-06-2017 17:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Families reminded to check beds and mattresses in holiday accommodation
  
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• Harry Styles expands world tour with Manchester Arena date - how to get tickets

  08-06-2017 17:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The One Direction heart-throb has added 56 new dates to his tour
  
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• Theresa Labraday or Jeremy Pawbyn? The dogs at polling stations craze is back

  08-06-2017 17:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dozens of voters have been taking their pets along as company when they head out to vote
  
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• One Manchester restaurant plans to make a record-breaking 50 metre long pizza

  08-06-2017 17:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester's first Italian food festival - Festa Italiana - reveals programme of pizza, porchetta and prosecco
  
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• Murderer Salman Abedi was radicalised in the UK online, according to reports from Libya

  08-06-2017 16:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  His brother reportedly told investigators that he knew Salman Abedi was planning an attack, but didn't know where
  
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• Tanya Bardsley shares "embarrassing" video of herself and her husband dancing - and fans love it

  08-06-2017 16:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans suggest The Real Housewives of Cheshire star could be lined up for Strictly Come Dancing
  
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• Landmark matchday pub goes up in flames days after closing for good

  08-06-2017 16:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Police said they are treating the incident at Sam Platt's near Old Trafford as arson
  
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• Major bus strike planned for next week is called off

  08-06-2017 16:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The walk-out could have impacted more than 130 services, including 74 school buses
  
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• Rob Lloyd speaks out following 'farcical' split from married Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee

  08-06-2017 15:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The property developer says he regrets appearing on the reality show with his cheating ex
  
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• Dirty Dancing comes back to Manchester's Palace Theatre - how to get tickets

  08-06-2017 15:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The UK tour has taken over £10m since it hit the road last August and now there's more dates for Manchester
  
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• Eva wears a racy latex outfit in Coronation Street - and fans couldn't believe it

  08-06-2017 15:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley hoped her dad wasn't watching the saucy scenes
  
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• Man's body discovered in Hollingworth Lake

  08-06-2017 15:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the lake in Littleborough, near Rochdale, at 5.25pm on Wednesday evening, after receiving reports of a body in the water
  
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• Girl, 11, who fell from shopping centre escalator in ‘serious but stable’ condition

  08-06-2017 15:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The youngster suffered serious injuries in the fall at the Wheatsheaf shopping centre in Rochdale town centre, on Sunday, May 21
  
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• General election 2017: These are the Greater Manchester seats Labour might lose - and other election targets

  08-06-2017 14:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Labour constituencies not held by the Tories since the 1990s will be among those in Theresa May’s sights
  
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• Sale to face Cardiff and French sides

  08-06-2017 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Edinburgh and London Irish are to meet holders Stade Francais in the Pool stage of next season's European Challenge Cup.
  
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• Two men arrested by counter-terror police during an operation in Ilford, east London

  08-06-2017 14:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One of the men was held on suspicion of the preparation of terrorist acts, while another was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs.
  
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• Netball Superleague: Tracey Neville hails 'one of the most competitive seasons'

  08-06-2017 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport previews the Superleague play-offs as Loughborough, Team Bath, Wasps and Manchester go for the title.
  
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• Bogus water board officials steal cash from city centre businesses

  08-06-2017 14:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  GMP are alerting small businesses to check ID of any officials trying to gain access
  
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• Manchester gigs and shows with tickets on sale this week: Katy Perry, Alvvays, Zara Larsson, J Hus, Royal Blood, Dream Car and more

  08-06-2017 13:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Katy Perry, Alvvays, Zara Larsson, J Hus, Royal Blood, Dream Car, Picture This, Blaenavon, Bry, Deap Vally, Suzanne Sundfor and more
  
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• Manchester Airport could operate without an traffic control tower in the future

  08-06-2017 13:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The airport could follow London City Airport, which is set to become the first UK airport to install a digital tower
  
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• Kym Marsh joins VIPs in Walkden for Purple Lounge launch, fresh from Soap Awards win

  08-06-2017 13:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street star Kym Marsh headed to the Purple Lounge with her boyfriend Matt and children Polly and David fresh from her Soap Awards win
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers coming up next week

  08-06-2017 13:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What happens on Corrie next week?
  
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• Person dies after being struck by train at Levenshulme station

  08-06-2017 13:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called at 10.40am, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• The first AND ONLY drive-thru Greggs is in Greater Manchester and it's open now

  08-06-2017 13:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You can now go on an iced bun run without getting out of your car
  
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• Woman on trial accused of providing false information in response to speeding ticket

  08-06-2017 12:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Amanda Haslam and her daughter Victoria Haslam are on trial at Manchester Crown Court and deny the alleged offences
  
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• General Election 2017: Why do we vote in pencil and can you use a pen?

  08-06-2017 12:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  During the EU referendum a large number of voters complained about being given a pencil to vote
  
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• Mum of Robert Hart who died after being attacked at Parklife makes fresh appeal for witnesses

  08-06-2017 12:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Robert Hart died in hospital days after he was punched unconscious at Heaton Park on June 7, 2014
  
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• Love Island, Ex On The Beach and Cheshire Housewives stars flock to swimwear launch

  08-06-2017 12:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Celebs ignored the rain to dream of sunnier climes while partying in Manchester
  
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• Glasgow Warriors: Sale Sharks signing Josh Strauss has 'no hard feelings' after exit

  08-06-2017 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland forward Josh Strauss is sad not to have been offered a new Glasgow Warriors deal but is relishing his Sale Sharks challenge, writes Tom English.
  
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• Voting opens in first Greater Manchester Beer Awards

  08-06-2017 11:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The awards, launched by the organisers of Manchester Beer Week, will recognise the best pubs, bars and breweries in the region
  
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• When will the election results for Greater Manchester be announced?

  08-06-2017 10:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When will the election results for Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury  the other Greater Manchester boroughs come in?
  
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