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• Family of Sorrell Leczkowski who died in the Arena attack pay moving tributes at her funeral

  03-07-2017 23:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 14-year-old’s mother and grandmother were also seriously injured in the blast
  
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• Lisa Riley and Robson Green film in the Northern Quarter for new BBC beauty salon drama

  03-07-2017 23:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Age Before Beauty filming continues in Manchester's Northern Quarter with Lisa Riley, Robson Green and Sue Johnston on the BBC set
  
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• The Betrayed Girls: Five things we learned about the Rochdale grooming scandal from BBC documentary

  03-07-2017 22:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 90-minute follow-up to acclaimed drama Three Girls delved deep into the scandal that shocked a nation, examining how young victims were let down by police and social services
  
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• Watch the shocking moment that violence flared in the centre of Holmfirth

  03-07-2017 21:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Now police are appealing for witnesses after a man needed hospital treatment for a damaged jaw
  
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• Manchester attack victim 'was our rock'

  03-07-2017 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sorrell was one of 22 people killed in the suicide bombing on 22 May.
  
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• Grandad battling deadly cancer trials new drug - and the results are astonishing

  03-07-2017 21:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michael Prestidge - who suffers from an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - has seen his tumours shrink dramatically in just five weeks
  
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• The Betrayed Girls: More needs to be done to stop grooming in Rochdale, says Sara Rowbotham

  03-07-2017 21:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former NHS sexual health worker inspired last month’s BBC drama about the scandal, Three Girls
  
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• The Betrayed Girls: Rochdale grooming victim whose story inspired documentary is still in turmoil

  03-07-2017 21:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The scandal was revisited in BBC documentary The Betrayed Girls
  
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• Teenage girl banned from Rochdale town centre after racially abusing taxi drivers and assaulting police

  03-07-2017 21:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jade Whitworth, 15, has also been banned from throwing objects at any property or entering Matthew Moss High School
  
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• Saracens re-sign Sale prop Longbottom

  03-07-2017 20:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saracens re-sign Australian prop Kieran Longbottom on a one-year deal from Premiership rivals Sale Sharks.
  
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• Man stabbed in chest by masked men during street attack

  03-07-2017 20:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Witnesses say the gang left the scene in a blue car
  
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• "I'd gone out to get milk. A car pulled up. I heard a pop, then felt a burning in my torso. I'd been shot"

  03-07-2017 20:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A father of six has told how he was shot in a case of mistaken identity after nipping out to buy a pint of milk.
  
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• 'Depraved' mum jailed after grooming boy, 13, with gifts bought using husband's company credit card

  03-07-2017 19:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emma Burton used her husband's company credit card to buy gifts for teenager after bombarding him with messages
  
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• This mum is furious after she got a 'laughable' letter claiming her 11-year-old son is overweight

  03-07-2017 19:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "It’s a sweeping statement that could lead to eating disorders, body image issues and all around confidence issues. I think the system needs re-evaluating"
  
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• Jamie Acton: Leigh Centurions forward on serious charge for Greg Bird incident

  03-07-2017 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Centurions forward Jamie Acton faces a minimum ban of eight matches after being charged with a Grade F offence.
  
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• This group of amazing women is supporting victims of domestic violence in Stockport

  03-07-2017 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "When you come out of that abusive situation it is about finding out who you are again. Your confidence is at zero"
  
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• Ofcom investigate after Coronation Street grooming storyline broadcast at 8.50am

  03-07-2017 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The watchdog said it will investigate whether the episode - shown during a Saturday morning omnibus - contained scenes that were 'unsuitable for broadcast at that time'
  
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• Rochdale grooming: Abusers 'not fazed' by convictions, says victim

  03-07-2017 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahead of a BBC documentary on grooming by an Asian gang in Rochdale, a victim says girls are still being approached.
  
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• Police auction off Aston Martin supercar belonging to drug kingpin Paula White

  03-07-2017 18:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The car - which was sold for £58,000 at auction - was owned by White who was behind a £3m mail order trade of 'legal' highs'
  
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• Stockport student charged over global cyber attacks

  03-07-2017 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Chappell has been charged in connection with a string of high-profile global cyber attacks.
  
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• Bersant Celina: Manchester City winger joins Ipswich Town on loan

  03-07-2017 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship side Ipswich Town sign Manchester City winger Bersant Celina on a season-long loan deal.
  
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• Jamie Proctor: Rotherham United sign Bolton Wanderers striker

  03-07-2017 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rotherham United sign Bolton Wanderers striker Jamie Proctor for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.
  
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• Skinny wine is here with less sugar than an avocado - and it's BOGOF in Manchester

  03-07-2017 17:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The ultra-low sugar wine has been created for the health-conscious drinker
  
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• Win VIP entry: Luxury makeovers, hair styling, big brand gifts and free fizz at the MCR Made Up launch party

  03-07-2017 17:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You and friend could bag VIP entry to the launch of Manchester’s biggest beauty event, where there'll be free makeovers, hair styling and prosecco
  
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• Coronation Street: Ofcom investigates soap over omnibus episode

  03-07-2017 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Viewers complain about the controversial grooming storyline being aired on a Saturday morning.
  
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• Wetherspoons has a dress code and your shoes are a part of it

  03-07-2017 16:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They also have a no-nonsense policy on dogs...
  
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• Spend a night under the stars with The Wellspring

  03-07-2017 16:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Stockport homeless charity is holding its annual sleepout event next month
  
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• Derrell Olpherts: Newcastle Thunder back to join Salford Red Devils

  03-07-2017 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salford Red Devils sign utility back player Derrell Olpherts from Newcastle Thunder for the 2018 season.
  
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• Wimbledon boss says queue is enjoyable but 'victim of its own success'

  03-07-2017 16:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans began queuing on Saturday for Centre Court tickets to watch Andy Murray open the tournament
  
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• The baggage check-in perk that can save you A LOT of time at the airport

  03-07-2017 16:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Passengers flying on some airlines are able to check in their luggage the day before their flight
  
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• The Manchester musical that matches Mozart with Kim Kardashian

  03-07-2017 16:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The modern take on Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, the Kardashian satire is part of the Greater Manchester Fringe.
  
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• Tony Clubb: Wigan prop says doctor eased retirement fears after kidney removal

  03-07-2017 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan prop Tony Clubb says his return is thanks to the surgeon who removed his kidney and eased his retirement fears.
  
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• A hip hop-themed chip shop is opening in Ancoats

  03-07-2017 15:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Hip Hop Chip Shop will join the growing food and drink scene in the central Manchester district, as will neighbourhood bar Jayne Eyre
  
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• Bluedot Festival 2017: line up, tickets, how to get to Jodrell Bank and everything else you need to know

  03-07-2017 15:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The cosmic festival where music, science and space discovery collide returns to Jodrell Bank from July 7 to 9 with alt-J, Orbital and Pixies headlining
  
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• Police hunt 18-year-old in connection with triple stabbing at Boozy Busters off-licence

  03-07-2017 15:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have taken the unusual step of naming Myles Moore, 18, who they want to speak to in connection with the attack in Chorlton
  
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• Review: Eddie Izzard - Believe Me A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens at The Lowry

  03-07-2017 15:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The tand-up comedian, political activist, marathon runner and acto read passages from his new book, shared home movies and took questions from a captivated audience during an emotional evening
  
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• Sounds of the City 2017 at Castlefield Bowl - everything you need to know about Arcade Fire, James and Blossoms gigs

  03-07-2017 14:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sounds of the City line up, stage times, support acts and everything else you need to know about the summer concert series at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl
  
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• Nominations announced for Greater Manchester Schools Awards 2017

  03-07-2017 14:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Scores of pupils, staff and classes who have gone the extra mile from across Greater Manchester have made the grade and onto our shortlist
  
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• Would you let a person at risk of becoming homeless stay in your spare room?

  03-07-2017 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An idea to offer those at risk a place to stay people's spare rooms was developed by tech and digital professionals who came together from across the region to try and tackle homelessness in Greater Manchester
  
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• Ed Sheeran tour at Manchester Etihad in 2018 - how to get tickets

  03-07-2017 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Glastonbury headliner will play the home of Manchester City - as well as Cardiff, Newcastle, London and Dublin - in summer 2018 and tickets go on sale soon
  
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• Young mum with brain crushing condition in USA awaiting life-saving operation after raising £150,000

  03-07-2017 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Samantha Smith, whose spine is being crushed by the weight of her skull, has now raised the £150,000 she needed to pay for the surgery in Washington DC
  
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• Young mum with brain crushing condition in USA awaiting life-saving operation

  03-07-2017 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The family are now desperate to raise the final funds to pay for the operation next week and hit their target of £150,000.
  
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• Man seriously ill after alleged racially aggravated attack in Rochdale

  03-07-2017 13:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim was punched in the face on Packer Street
  
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• How the hotel sector is coping in the aftermath of the Manchester terror attack

  03-07-2017 13:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester’s visitor economy, which currently generates £7.9bn including the £4.2bn generated in Manchester, has felt the pinch since May 22.
  
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• Student beautician headbutted police officer during violent rampage outside nightclub

  03-07-2017 13:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jade Kao flew into a rage following a drunken spat with a security guard over the return of her jacket during a night out in Wigan
  
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• 500 jars of out-of-date peanut butter dumped at beauty spot

  03-07-2017 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A farmer discovered the tubs in Ashworth Valley in Rochdale
  
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• Greggs launch ‘summer diet’ range - and yes, it includes sausage rolls and doughnuts

  03-07-2017 13:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The bakery chain claims the diet plan has been scientifically proven to help people lose weight
  
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• The new Snapchat feature that's causing concern for parents and safety groups - and how to turn it off

  03-07-2017 13:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new Snap Maps feature lets users track each other's movements - sparking fears that children could be put at risk
  
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• Ben Williams: Blackpool sign goalkeeper from Bury on one-year deal

  03-07-2017 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign former Bury goalkeeper Ben Williams on an initial one-year contract from Bury.
  
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• Actress Stephanie Davis arrested on suspicion of GBH after allegedly attacking Jeremy McConnell

  03-07-2017 13:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Hollyoaks star is in police custody after reports of a late-night brawl in a north London hotel
  
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