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• The Courteeners perform surprise gig in honour of murdered MP Jo Cox

  16-06-2017 23:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Extremists of any kind will never divide us," vows mayor Andy Burnham at the Cathedral Gardens event that was shown live on Channel 4's The Last Leg
  
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• Queen's Birthday Honours: Knighthood for Timpson shoe repair business boss

  16-06-2017 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Timpson, who has run his firm for 42 years, is rewarded for services to business and fostering.
  
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• Greater Manchester community champions celebrated in Queen's Birthday Honours

  16-06-2017 23:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Local heroes join celebrities on the list of more than 1,000 people recognised in the honours list
  
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• Robbers batter young man for his phone and wallet - then warn him not to call the police

  16-06-2017 23:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim was assaulted and robbed at Davenport Train Station in Stockport
  
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• Mark Little: Bolton Wanderers agree two-year deal for former Bristol City right-back

  16-06-2017 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bolton Wanderers complete the signing of former Bristol City right-back Mark Little on a two-year contract.
  
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• Couple guilty of beating up shopper after 'clash of trolleys' at Chinese cash and carry

  16-06-2017 22:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chi Yeung Tai, 38, punched Xue Jun Chen and kicked him in the head following a row in the freezer section of Wing Fat in Openshaw
  
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• This beautiful tree carving is a lasting tribute to those killed in the Manchester Arena attack

  16-06-2017 22:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The carving, featuring a Manchester bee, has proved a hit with visitors to Longford Park in Stretford
  
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• New venue revealed for cancelled Céline Dion arena shows

  16-06-2017 22:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Canadian star will perform in Leeds instead as work is carried out to repair the arena following the tragic bomb attack
  
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• Whistleblower slams 'whitewash' report clearing GMP of corruption

  16-06-2017 21:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A three-year probe into allegations of corruption and cronyism at the top of GMP has found no evidence of wrong-doing
  
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• Conman who claimed to be collecting for homeless charity fined

  16-06-2017 20:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Carl Carradice, 28, was spotted by police wearing a jacket with ‘UK Support’ written on the back of it and asked a member of the public for £2 for a magazine
  
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• Officer and manager at Forest Bank prison arrested as part of theft investigation

  16-06-2017 20:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Three men and a woman have been arrested in total and questioned on suspicion of theft, handling stolen goods and money laundering
  
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• Man who collapsed and died at Ibiza Airport is named as Paul Birchall from Bolton

  16-06-2017 19:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Birchall, 51, from Bolton has been named as the man who died at Ibiza Airport shortly after arriving from Manchester
  
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• Councillor Matthew Sephton charged over indecent child images

  16-06-2017 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Trafford councillor is also accused of possessing prohibited images and extreme pornography.
  
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• Samia Longchambon slams Love Island star Camilla for taking part in twerking contest

  16-06-2017 19:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Coronation Street star waded into a feminism row dividing opinion between fans of the ITV2 dating show
  
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• Missing teenager Marcus Thomas, also known as Nicola, could be in Stockport

  16-06-2017 19:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Marcus Thomas, also known as Nicola, went missing from home in Wales but could be in Stockport
  
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• Manchester joins forces with Liverpool in bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games

  16-06-2017 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We would host cycling, cricket and squash events as part of the proposed bid by the Merseyside city to bring the games back to the North West.
  
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• Jack P Shepherd had Coronation Street fans in stitches with hilarious tweet about his co-star

  16-06-2017 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The David Platt actor shared a hysterical message from a fellow Corrie legend
  
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• Fake Chernobyl radiation test sex abuser jailed

  16-06-2017 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Beaumont got victims to undress and inserted needles into their arms, neck and genitals.
  
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• GMP disposal of Harold Shipman victims' tissue samples 'within the law'

  16-06-2017 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  GMP's disposal of tissue taken in Harold Shipman investigation was "within the law", IPCC says.
  
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• Corrie spoilers: Love really hurts next week on Coronation Street

  16-06-2017 17:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What happens on Corrie next week
  
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• Watch the appalling moment a gang of youths attacked elderly people playing bowls

  16-06-2017 17:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 71-year-old man was reportedly bitten on the hand and another man's arm was broken in the incident
  
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• Terell Thomas: Wigan Athletic sign Charlton Athletic defender

  16-06-2017 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One side Wigan Athletic sign Charlton Athletic defender Terell Thomas on a one-year deal.
  
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• Get ready for the hottest weekend of the year so far...

  16-06-2017 17:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are set to peak at a sizzling 30C in Greater Manchester this weekend
  
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• Pair who helped Porsche driver who killed man in Chorlton hit-and-run have sentences cut by judges

  16-06-2017 17:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The two men were jailed for helping a Porsche driver who killed a man in a horrific hit-and-run in Chorlton 
  
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• Matt Gilks: Scunthorpe sign Wigan Athletic goalkeeper on free transfer

  16-06-2017 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scunthorpe United sign goalkeeper Matt Gilks from League One rivals Wigan on a free transfer.
  
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• Jess Impiazzi on what it's like to star alongside Calum Best in raunchy new film role

  16-06-2017 16:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  TOWIE and Ex On The Beach star Jess plays Calum's leading lady in A Dangerous Game
  
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• The 'sex monster' who injected teens in genitals after claiming they had Chernobyl radiation poisoning

  16-06-2017 16:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ex-trainee church minister John Beaumont has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for the horrific sexual abuse
  
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• Look inside the £3m Peter Street bar with hidden 'gin palace', cryogenically frozen cocktails, and a champagne bubble machine

  16-06-2017 15:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Impossible Manchester will feature a restaurant, mezzanine bar and a basement theatre
  
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• Tourist dies at Ibiza airport after freak accident at passport control

  16-06-2017 15:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 51-year-old man is said to have died in the accident after landing from Manchester Airport
  
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• EFL Cup first-round draw in full

  16-06-2017 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunderland will travel to Bury in the EFL Cup first round following their relegation from the Premier League.
  
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• Inquest into Manchester Arena mass murderer Salman Abedi opened and adjourned

  16-06-2017 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The court heard he detonated an improvised explosive device which left his body 'severely disrupted'
  
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• This bird is 5ft tall and can run at 20mph... and it's on the loose in Rochdale

  16-06-2017 14:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The huge ostrich-type bird escaped from Animals in Distress in Littleborough after jumping a 6ft fence
  
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• Half-price bus tickets for Greater Manchester's 16 to 18 year olds

  16-06-2017 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The initiative will see up to 100,000 youngsters benefit from half-price bus tickets.
  
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• Erica to leave Coronation Street following a steamy fling with Kevin?

  16-06-2017 14:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Could Kev be about to return to his cheating ways on Corrie?
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Is a steamy fling on the horizon?

  16-06-2017 14:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Could Kev be about to return to his cheating ways on Corrie?
  
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• Manchester attack: Funeral of Gateshead victim Philip Tron

  16-06-2017 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The daughter of Mr Tron's partner was also killed in the attack.
  
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• Man tasered after 'reaching for knife' outside Palace of Westminster

  16-06-2017 14:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Scotland Yard said police became aware of the suspect, aged in his 30s, acting suspiciously
  
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• Queen and Prince William meet Grenfell Tower families as police say official death toll is now 30

  16-06-2017 14:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Queen praises community response as her grandson says 'that's one of the most terrible things I have ever seen'
  
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• 'We shared the road, our hopes and visions': a week of cycle conversations

  16-06-2017 14:00
  
  We dared you to strike up a conversation with a fellow cyclist as part of Guardian Cities Cycle Week. Here’s what happened“We peddled around my American town, speaking of globalisation, the need for dialogue, living lightly, sharing gifts, the power of art, the gift of fear,” said Tim Holmes. Holmes shared a selfie with Juliana Hirata, who had taken a break from cycling the entire length of the western hemisphere – alone – to have a chat with him.“We shared th
  
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• Police warn public to not approach wanted sex offender from Manchester

  16-06-2017 13:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  David Letham, 35, is wanted by police for failing to comply with sex offender requirements
  
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• Grenfell Tower death toll rises to 30 as police launch criminal enquiry

  16-06-2017 13:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  At least 70 people, including children and entire families, have been reported missing following the devastating blaze
  
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• HMP Risley drone: Three charged with smuggling cannabis and phones

  16-06-2017 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A drone was spotted hovering over HMP Risley on Wednesday and cannabis and mobile phones were found.
  
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• Boohoo latest sale and £15 FREE spend deal could save you a lot of cash this weekend

  16-06-2017 13:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Make the most of this weekend's offer for some cool summer essentials with the store's latest freebie deal
  
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• 100,000 more young people will get half-price bus travel under new deal announced by Andy Burnham

  16-06-2017 13:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launched the initiative at The Manchester College
  
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• Ben Pomeroy: Warrington Wolves sign centre until end of 2017

  16-06-2017 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves sign Lezignan Sangliers centre Ben Pomeroy on a deal until the end of the season.
  
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• Mum whose spine is being crushed by the weight of her skull is flying to America for life-saving surgery

  16-06-2017 13:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Samantha Smith has raised £150,000 in just nine weeks to pay for the complex operation
  
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• Mum whose spine is being crushed by the weight of her skill is flying to America for life-saving surgery

  16-06-2017 13:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Samantha Smith has raised £150,000 in just nine weeks to pay for the complex operation
  
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• Watch what happens when Liam Gallagher finds out fans don't have tickets to his gig

  16-06-2017 13:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Oasis star showed his generous side when he met these lucky fans
  
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• Shwan Jalal: Macclesfield Town re-sign goalkeeper from Wrexham

  16-06-2017 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National League side Macclesfield Town re-sign goalkeeper Shwan Jalal from Wrexham on a one-year contract.
  
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• Former Tory councillor charged with making and distributing indecent images of children

  16-06-2017 12:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Matthew Sephton represents Altrincham and is also a primary school teacher
  
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