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• Arcade Fire thank fans for 'not being scared' to go to their gig after Manchester Arena terror attack

  06-07-2017 23:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Arcade Fire performed at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl as part of their UK tour      
  
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• Police want to speak to these two men after an 'unprovoked' attack outside a Rochdale nightclub

  06-07-2017 23:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One victim was left with a fractured jaw after the assault outside the Ko-Ko Lounge, while another man suffered a fractured cheekbone
  
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• A handcuffed man is on the run after escaping from immigration officers in Greater Manchester

  06-07-2017 22:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Home Office is working with Greater Manchester Police to track down the man who fled during an immigration raid in Droylsden
  
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• What you can claim if your flight gets delayed or cancelled at the airport

  06-07-2017 22:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Don't just groan and put up with it if your flight gets delayed or cancelled - You could be entitled to free food, drink, accommodation and even compensation
  
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• Tom Aldred: Bury sign Blackpool defender on a two-year deal

  06-07-2017 21:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bury sign defender Tom Aldred on a two-year contract after he rejected a new deal with League One rivals Blackpool.
  
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• 'Losing our girls is a life sentence,' say the heartbroken parents of two young cousins killed by a hit-and-run driver

  06-07-2017 21:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Killer driver Gabor Hegedus was sentenced to four years in jail for killing the two young girls, but is likely to be released on licence after two
  
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• Four arrested after squatters evicted from city centre building

  06-07-2017 20:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were called to oversee the eviction as bailiffs removed rough sleepers from Hotspur House
  
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• Love Island star Chloe Crowhurst almost wears a revealing playsuit for visit to Salford

  06-07-2017 19:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chloe sashayed to a photoshoot in a barely-there floral outfit
  
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• Video shows man in Fiat Punto pulling 'appalling manoeuvres' during high-speed police chase through Gay Village

  06-07-2017 19:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christopher Livesey was spotted doing dangerous 180 degree handbrake turns while a passenger stuck his head out of a window
  
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• Kelechi Iheanacho: Man City striker close to £25m Leicester move

  06-07-2017 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City's 20-year-old Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho is close to making a £25m move to Leicester City.
  
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• Cash-in-transit driver attacked with crowbar and knife during robbery

  06-07-2017 19:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Offenders rammed the van with a homemade battering ram before running away with the cash box
  
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• Review: Tony Bennett at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

  06-07-2017 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The US vocal legend defies his 90 years by performing a stunning set
  
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• First look inside Manchester's new coffee and cocktail bar Roc and Rye

  06-07-2017 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new bar opens at 60 Spring Gardens this week and is aiming to put the fun back into after work drinks
  
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• Why did Paddy McGuinness go running with Real Housewives star Tanya Bardsley?

  06-07-2017 18:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pair pulled on their running shoes in Wilmslow
  
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• Real Housewives, Coronation Street and a Hollywood star join celebrity danceathon in Didsbury

  06-07-2017 18:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Real Housewives star Seema Malhotra called on celebrity pals to take part in her charity danceathon - with amazing results
  
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• Charlie Gard's parents must accept difficult reality facing them, say medical experts

  06-07-2017 16:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Scientists react to public outcry by saying that keeping a terminally ill child on life support can do more harm than good
  
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• 'High risk' that corruption played role in Grenfell fire, campaign group claims

  06-07-2017 16:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Head of Transparency International says public perception must be investigated
  
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• The National Football Museum turns five and is giving FREEBIES to those who share its July birthday

  06-07-2017 15:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The venue is marking its anniversary with goodies for football fans
  
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• Transgender man says Coronation Street star Shayne Ward inspired his transition

  06-07-2017 15:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shay Robertson told Loose Women that Coronation Street star Shayne enabled his transformation from woman to man
  
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• M62 will be shut in both directions for two nights this weekend

  06-07-2017 15:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The eastbound and westbound carriages will be closed between junctions 22, at Rishworth Moor, and 24, for Ainley Top
  
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• Gavin Massey: Wigan Athletic sign former Leyton Orient striker on two-year deal

  06-07-2017 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Striker Gavin Massey joins Wigan Athletic on a two-year deal after leaving Leyton Orient.
  
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• Love Island beauty Kady McDermott looked stunning in stripes at launch night

  06-07-2017 15:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kady found love with Scott Thomas on last year's series of the hit dating show
  
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• Homeland star Nina Hoss prepares for MIF debut in Returning to Reims

  06-07-2017 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans of TV show Homeland will recognise the familiar face of Nina Hoss in the city as she prepares to star in drama Returning to Reims at HOME
  
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• Primary school worker stole nearly £50k of children's dinner money to fund luxury holidays

  06-07-2017 15:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jacqueline Robb was sent to prison for 10 months after being sentenced at Manchester Crown Court
  
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• Are thunderstorms on the way? Weather warning remains in place for Greater Manchester

  06-07-2017 15:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Although it is currently 26C and only partly cloudy, it is likely to change within the next few hours
  
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• Romelu Lukaku: Man Utd 'agree £75m fee with Everton for striker'

  06-07-2017 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United say they have agreed a fee of around £75m for Romelu Lukaku - but Everton say no deal has been reached.
  
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• Man pulled out of bed and rescued from his burning house after cooking fire

  06-07-2017 15:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Neighbours raised the alarm in Bredbury when they saw smoke through the window
  
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• Solita to open new Mexican restaurant in Manchester

  06-07-2017 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Taco bar El Taquero will open in the Northern Quarter soon
  
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• Residents oppose McVitie's car park gate plan over traffic fears

  06-07-2017 15:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The biscuit giant, based in Heaton Chapel, already has a vehicle entry and exit point on the A6 Manchester Road
  
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• Blind war hero who lost his medals is smiling again - thanks to a kind stranger

  06-07-2017 14:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fellow veteran Alan Walker was so moved by Alfred’s story that he went out and bought four replacement medals
  
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• Police investigating attempted rape of woman in her 20s in Bolton churchyard

  06-07-2017 14:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 20s was allegedly attacked in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Stockport restaurants, pubs, bars and events shortlisted for the Manchester Food and Drink Awards

  06-07-2017 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The borough has seen 14 nominations for this year's awards
  
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• Butcher wanted to sell booze from his cellar on 'alcohol alley' - but council bosses weren't happy

  06-07-2017 14:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Donald Williams wanted to give customers at his Moston Lane shop somewhere to enjoy imported South African beer and socialise
  
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• Mum wants everyone to see this video of her son hallucinating and psychotic on super-strength cocaine before he died of an overdose

  06-07-2017 14:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Adam Cowell died after developing a fatal addiction to the potent class A drug
  
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• Super League: Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors

  06-07-2017 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Catalans Dragons host Wigan Warriors in Saturday's Super League match at Stade Gilbert Brutus (17:00 BST).
  
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• Filming in Lincoln for new Mike Leigh film Peterloo

  06-07-2017 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peterloo tells the story of 60,000 pro-democracy campaigners who were attacked by the British army.
  
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• Manchester bombing police say Salman Abedi did not act alone

  06-07-2017 14:08
  
  Investigators seeking to speak to attacker’s brother Hashem in Libya but do not believe large network was behind bombingTerrorism investigators have confirmed that they believe the Manchester Arena suicide bomber, Salman Abedi, did not act alone when preparing his attack on an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people.Anti-terrorism officers said they believed the 22-year-old bomber was not part of a network but that others were aware that he was going to carry out the attack on 22 May.
  
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• Paddy McGuinness films himself using asthma inhaler and urges children 'don't be embarrassed'

  06-07-2017 14:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Bolton comedian has been told that kids are too ashamed to use their inhalers
  
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• Maxine Peake to star in the new Mike Leigh film Peterloo

  06-07-2017 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Bolton actress has joined the cast of the period drama about the Peterloo Massacre
  
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• Police suspect others were involved in Manchester Arena attack - and may make further arrests

  06-07-2017 13:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives in the UK also want to speak to Salman Abedi’s younger brother Hashem, who was detained in Tripoli shortly after the May 22 attack and remains in custody in Libya
  
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• Manchester attack: Salman Abedi 'carried bomb for hours'

  06-07-2017 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salman Abedi walked around the city centre but the Arena was his only target, police say.
  
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• Ariana Grande pays tribute to Saffie Roussos to mark her ninth birthday

  06-07-2017 13:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pop superstar sent a loving message to the youngest person killed in the Manchester Arena bombing
  
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• A meaty BBQ and booze bus is touring Manchester and everyone's invited

  06-07-2017 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All aboard the 'Sauce and the City' tour of Manchester
  
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• Haseeb Hameed: Glen Chapple backs Lancashire & England batsman to regain form

  06-07-2017 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Haseeb Hameed will use his England omission as motivation to regain his best form, says Lancashire coach Glen Chapple.
  
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• Van destroyed in suspected arson attack on residential street

  06-07-2017 13:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews raced to Wincanton Avenue, in Northern Moor, after the vehicle was set alight on Wednesday night
  
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• 'Jedi Jezza' - image of Jeremy Corbyn as Obi Wan Kenobi appears in Chorlton

  06-07-2017 13:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This Labour leader has been portrayed as a Jedi master in a new painting scrawled onto a wall in south Manchester
  
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• Pizza Hut releases new lip balm so you can taste like your favourite slice all day

  06-07-2017 12:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Hawaiian pizza flavour product is available in Manchester today.
  
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• Flying Ant Day - what is it, when does it happen and why?

  06-07-2017 12:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The weather in Greater Manchester over the past few days has been in peak condition for the ants, meaning Flying Ant Day could soon come to the region.
  
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• Review: Fatherland at Manchester International Festival, Royal Exchange Theatre

  06-07-2017 12:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Stephens' new play exploring masculinity and fatherhood has its world premiere at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre
  
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• Manchester bombing police believe Salman Abedi did not act alone

  06-07-2017 12:29
  
  Investigators seeking to speak to attacker’s brother Hashem in Libya but do not believe large network was behind bombingPolice investigating the bombing of Manchester Arena do not believe that attacker Salman Abedi acted alone, they said on Thursday.Investigators do not believe that Abedi, who died in the suicide attack in May, which killed 22 other people, was part of a large network. But in a briefing DCS Russ Jackson, head of north-west counter-terrorism policing, said that others were
  
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