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• Ariana Grande to get honorary citizenship of Manchester

  13-06-2017 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US singer "exemplified" the city's response to the bomb attack, says the council leader.
  
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• Flight delays after Manchester Airport check-in fails

  13-06-2017 22:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Passengers had to queue for several hours to check-in on some Thomas Cook flights at Manchester Airport.
  
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• Guardian and Observer newspapers to become tabloids

  13-06-2017 22:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move from a mid-size format is part of a "transformation" programme to help the titles break even.
  
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• Moment girl appears to steal kitten from pet shop - and walks out with it in her handbag

  13-06-2017 22:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The young woman was captured on CCTV footage placing her hand inside the kitten’s cage, in Sunderlands Pets, Ashton Old Road, in Openshaw
  
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• Matty Fleming: St Helens centre extends Leigh Centurions stay

  13-06-2017 22:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Centurions extend the loan of centre Matty Fleming from St Helens for a further month.
  
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• Further £3 million paid from fund to families of those killed and injured in terror attack

  13-06-2017 22:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An incredible £11.2m has been raised to help those affected by the atrocity, which saw 22 people lose their lives and dozens more seriously injured, with £1m released at the beginning of this month
  
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• Drugs case involving murdered Italian restaurant boss Giuseppi Roncari is dropped

  13-06-2017 22:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Giorgio 'Giuseppi' Roncari, 61, was found dead at his apartment in Blackburn Street, Salford in April
  
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• France and England fans unite to sing Don’t Look Back in Anger in tribute – video

  13-06-2017 22:00
  
  French and English football fans join together for a rendition of Don’t Look Back in Anger at the Stade de France on Tuesday before an international friendly between the two nations. The tribute, led by a gendarme with an electric guitar, was in honour of the victims of attacks in Manchester and London Continue reading...
  
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• France and England fans unite to sing Don’t Look Back in Anger before friendly – video

  13-06-2017 22:00
  
  French and English football fans join together for a rendition of Don’t Look Back in Anger at the Stade de France on Tuesday before the international friendly between the two nations. The tribute, led by a gendarme with an electric guitar, was in honour of the victims of the recent attacks in Manchester and LondonOusmane Démbéle gives 10-man France 3-2 win despite Kane’s England double
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• Don't Look Back in Anger sung before France v England game in tribute to those killed and injured in terror attacks

  13-06-2017 21:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The song, which has become an anthem of solidarity since the Arena attack, was played ahead of the match at the Stade de France on Tuesday night
  
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• Seven Vietnamese teenagers have gone missing from a Rochdale care home

  13-06-2017 21:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They were picked up during an immigration investigation at Birch Services on the M62 on June 2 and placed into care in Rochdale - but have now gone missing
  
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• Fancy a three course meal cooked for you by a former member of The Fall...it will only cost £1,000

  13-06-2017 21:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 'pledge' is part of a fundraising appeal to pay for Brix and the Extricated's new album
  
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• Why Manchester is '40 years behind' other cities when it comes to cycling... and how that could be about to change

  13-06-2017 20:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Cyclists Union of Holland, which has 34,000 members, says Manchester can be transformed into a cycling paradise
  
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• Teenager stripped, kicked and stamped jogger to death in unprovoked attack

  13-06-2017 20:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Wen Qing Xu, 65, was set upon by Nathan Richardson, 19, as he went for a New Year’s Day run in Preston, Lancashire
  
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• What it is like to ride the new Mobike that's coming to Manchester

  13-06-2017 20:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One thousand of the Mobikes will be rolled out later this month as part of a new bike hiring scheme
  
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• Pub landlord films himself on Facebook goading 'pure evil, woman-hating' demon

  13-06-2017 20:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sean Hutchinson of The Bate Hall in Macclesfield says the pub is haunted by a 'demonic' ghost who hates women
  
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• Families expected to be allowed to keep benefits after Manchester attack

  13-06-2017 20:10
  
  New policy will mean those affected by bombing at Manchester Arena can receive compensation without losing benefitsGrieving families that receive money from an £11m fund for victims of the Manchester Arena bombing will not have their benefits slashed, the government is expected to announce.
  The rule change is set to ensure that injured survivors, and the relatives of the 22 victims who died, will not have their benefit payments cut if they receive financial support from the We Love Manches
  
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• Man who died after being hit by tram at Victoria Station was labourer from north Manchester

  13-06-2017 19:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A court heard that Philip Carter, 30, was killed in the collision on Sunday evening
  
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• Predator who lured missing teenage girl into his car and sexually exploited her is jailed

  13-06-2017 19:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kyle Lees has been sentenced to five years in prison at Minshull Street Crown Court
  
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• World War One munitions factory blast remembered

  13-06-2017 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven children were believed to be among the 46 people who died in the blast in Ashton-under-Lyne.
  
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• Mourners gather to pay final respects to legendary Manchester DJ Nicksy

  13-06-2017 18:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Radio world attends the funeral of broadcasting great Simon 'Nicksy' Nicks who presented on Galaxy and Key 103
  
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• How to fight hay fever symptoms this summer

  13-06-2017 18:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  With high pollen counts over the next few days we have come up with some tips to help you control hay fever and allergy symptoms
  
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• The peregrine falcon chick's fight for survival after falling from 240ft clock tower

  13-06-2017 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It was touch and go when a tiny peregrine falcon chick fell from its nest and slipped down the Rochdale Town Hall's sloping stone roof
  
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• Betting shop worker tipped off boyfriend to help him rob thousands from colleague

  13-06-2017 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michelle Mullany was found guilty of robbery by a jury at Manchester Crown Court
  
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• Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham opens up his homelessness fund for applications

  13-06-2017 17:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced the Homelessness Fund is open for business and has invited applications for funds
  
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• Preview: CARA at The Met, Bury - Thursday, June 22

  13-06-2017 17:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A European band playing Irish music in Lancashire could be the ultimate Brexit conundrum - but top folk group are already a huge hit
  
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• Badger found in cage inside car boot in Salford

  13-06-2017 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The animal was dehydrated and weak when it was found but is now "doing much better", the RSPCA says.
  
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• Drivers face three years of road disruption as Metrolink extension work gets underway

  13-06-2017 17:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Several roads around Trafford Park will be fully or partially closed from June 19
  
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• Man charged following death of teenager Talaina Hussain in Rochdale

  13-06-2017 17:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jack Thomas, 19, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in Rochdale in November 2016
  
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• Police search for missing teenager Ellise Parmer Andrews who was last seen in north Manchester

  13-06-2017 17:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ellise was last seen in Harpurhey around the Factory Youth Zone area on Rochdale Road and near to the World Famous Embassy Club on Thursday June 8
  
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• First Manchester are recruiting and there are a number of jobs up for grabs

  13-06-2017 17:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From bus drivers to electricians and cleaners, there's plenty of roles available
  
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• Film lovers can still use Odeon unlimited movie passes in city centre - despite cinema move

  13-06-2017 17:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Odeon bosses now say customers will be able to use their Limitless cards at AMC’s Great Northern site on Deansgate
  
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• Special school teachers to take on challenge of a lifetime in fundraising bid

  13-06-2017 16:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Twelve teachers from Heaton School in Stockport will attempt to climb the UK's three highest mountains in just 24 hours
  
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• Kingsley James: Chester re-sign Macclesfield Town midfielder

  13-06-2017 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chester FC resign midfielder Kingsley James on a two-year deal after he turns down a contract at Macclesfield Town.
  
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• Manchester Day 2017: Parade route map and times

  13-06-2017 16:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The annual celebration of all things Manchester returns to the city - with the Manchester Day Parade leading the events
  
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• Hollyoaks star Ross Adams praised for "heartbreaking" storyline exploring LGBT male suicide and depression

  13-06-2017 16:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans and co-stars have rushed to heap praise on Ross for moving scenes as Scott Drinkwell attempted to take his own life
  
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• Charrissa Brown-Wellington to appear at crown court charged with murder of man hit by tram

  13-06-2017 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 31-year-old sobbed when she was brought before Manchester magistrates earlier today accused of murdering Philip Carter on Sunday
  
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• Inquest into death of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi due to be opened

  13-06-2017 15:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester’s Senior Coroner, Nigel Meadows, will open the inquest into the death of Salman Abedi at the Town Hall on Friday
  
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• Pictured - how the Museum of Science and Industry looked more than 110 years ago

  13-06-2017 15:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Compare how the distinctive Air and Space Hall at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry looked now, and in 1903
  
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• Hundreds of passengers stranded at Manchester Airport after check-in computers crash

  13-06-2017 15:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Passengers had to wait for hours at Manchester Airport due to a check-in glitch on Tuesday morning
  
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• Man charged over Rochdale woman's crash death

  13-06-2017 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Talaina Hussain, 18, was critically injured in a crash and died two days later in hospital.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo accused of four accounts of tax fraud

  13-06-2017 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A statement from the prosecutor said Ronaldo used what it deems a shell company in the Virgin Islands to "create a screen in order to hide his total income from Spain's Tax Office".
  
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• A 12-year-old girl's emotional tribute to the mum with a beautiful smile - who was killed waiting for her at Manchester Arena

  13-06-2017 14:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “Life is going to be so different without my mum by my side, but I am going to remember you, mum, with your beautiful smile and pretty face and sparkling eyes."
  
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• Manchester airport rated among world's worst airports, according to new rankings

  13-06-2017 14:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Airport, which ferries more than 22 million passengers a year, was hailed the third worst in the world in the Air Help ranking
  
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• Meet new Manchester United signing Victor Lindelof's girlfriend - everything you need to know about Swedish beauty Maja Nilsson

  13-06-2017 14:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  United are about to get a new WAG after splashing £30.7m on the Swedish International - and he'll be bringing his writer partner with him
  
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• British Airways looks to Capita to run call centres after IT meltdown

  13-06-2017 14:04
  
  Union condemns airline for approaching controversial outsourcing firm to manage contact centres criticised after flight cancellationsBritish Airways is close to striking an agreement for Capita to run its call centres as the airline attempts to improve its customer relations after its disastrous IT meltdown last month.Under the agreement, Capita, an outsourcing group that has had its own public relations disasters in the past with its management of London’s congestion charge and NHS admini
  
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• Spirit of Manchester soars high as easyJet names plane in solidarity with the city after bomb attack

  13-06-2017 13:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  EasyJet has named one of its planes 'Spirit of Manchester' in support of the city in the wake of the terror attack at Manchester Arena
  
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• England Lions: Keaton Jennings and Hasseb Hameed set to face South Africa A

  13-06-2017 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England Test pair Keaton Jennings and Haseeb Hameed are set to feature for England Lions against South Africa A.
  
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• Digital Kids Show returns to Manchester with gaming icon Ali-A, YouTuber Oli White and Minecraft star The Wizard

  13-06-2017 12:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The three-day event is being held at Event City in November and families can get discounted tickets for a limited time
  
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• Hundreds of British Airways call centre jobs could be at risk as airline confirms talks with London-based Capita

  13-06-2017 12:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Around 350 staff are employed at the east Didsbury site as the firm enters an 'exclusive engagement' with London-based Capita.
  
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