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• Manchester gigs and shows with tickets on sale this week: The Killers, Orbital, Lucy Rose, Mr Jukes and more

  13-07-2017 23:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Killers, Orbital, Lucy Rose, Mr Jukes, MoStack and Nationale all have tickets on sale in Manchester this week
  
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• Manchester United braced for Real Madrid's latest David de Gea move

  13-07-2017 23:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid have long-targeted the Manchester United goalkeeper and Spanish No1
  
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• Naked Attraction on Channel 4 is filmed in these Manchester bars

  13-07-2017 23:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Channel 4 programme matches people up based on what their bits look like - then makes them go on a date in Manchester
  
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• Disabled con artists used blue badges to buy Jaguars, Bentleys and Audis in £1m tax scam

  13-07-2017 22:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The elaborate scam saw a gang buy cars worth more than £6m to sell on at a profit
  
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• City and United to wear bee emblem

  13-07-2017 21:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bee is now a symbol of solidarity among those affected by the Arena bombing.
  
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• Police are hunting a gunman who held up an Aldi store in Stockport

  13-07-2017 21:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A man wearing a hood pointed a gun at a cashier and demanded cash before fleeing from the scene
  
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• Historic factory immortalised in LS Lowry painting to close down

  13-07-2017 21:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mathers Foundry engineering works in Newton Heath will close on Friday with the loss of 100 jobs
  
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• Rio Ferdinand heartbroken as mum dies of cancer at 58 - two years after he lost his wife to same disease

  13-07-2017 20:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Janice St Fort, 58, died in hospital on Thursday with former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand and his brother at her bedside
  
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• These 13 career criminals have been given special restrictions to make them ‘toxic’ to other gangsters

  13-07-2017 19:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The National Crime Agency (NCA) has slapped various orders on convicted class A dealers, money launderers, and other serious offenders to curb their activities - with one banned from owning or using light aircraft for five years
  
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• Mum whose spine is being crushed by her own skull undergoes life-saving surgery in USA

  13-07-2017 19:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Samantha Smith, of Rochdale, raised £150k to pay for the operation in Washington DC
  
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• Manchester Arena attack: Man, 19, released without charge

  13-07-2017 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The search of a Manchester property has concluded and the man, 19, has been released, police say.
  
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• Teenager arrested at Liverpool airport in connection with Manchester bomb attack is released

  13-07-2017 19:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences at Livepool John Lennon Airport last Friday
  
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• Why this remarkable nine year-old is celebrating Christmas in JULY

  13-07-2017 19:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Eva Stefka Clayton finally got her presents and a proper Christmas dinner after missing out as she battled cancer
  
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• Catherine Tyldesley's husband Tom Pitfield on his new ITV role

  13-07-2017 19:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Move over Cath! The fitness expert hubby of Coronation Street star prepares for his big ITV moment starring in new show Eat, Save, Shop
  
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• Manchester United insist on Adnan Januzaj buy back clause

  13-07-2017 19:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj completed a move to Real Sociedad on Wednesday
  
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• Award-winning pie shop Lord of the Pies opens in Chorlton

  13-07-2017 18:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The launch of the third site marks a major milestone in owner Oliver Doyle's recovery from cancer
  
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• The new neighbourhood restaurant inspired by Ancoats' ancient past

  13-07-2017 18:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  New Manchester restaurant Elnecot is set to open in mid-August with a name and menu inspired by its local area
  
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• Police raided a building in Strangeways and found this huge prescription drugs haul

  13-07-2017 18:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police discovered more than 10,000 prescription pills after raiding property, including diazepam and zopiclone
  
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• Inspiral Carpets throw Tea for Tinnitus party in memory of Craig Gill

  13-07-2017 17:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The drummer took his own life after suffering from 'unbearable' tinnitus for more than 20 years
  
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• Fancy owning your own private woods in the Peak District? Now's your chance

  13-07-2017 17:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Six plots of forest - totalling 16 acres - are being sold by the National Park from £20,000
  
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• Celebrity bar Mahiki confirms Manchester location and opening details

  13-07-2017 17:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  London VIP hotspot Mahiki is coming to Manchester - and they've revealed more details about what is set to be a huge launch in the city
  
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• Richards Stephens beats stammer to be speech therapist

  13-07-2017 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who struggled to say his name as a boy achieves his ambition of becoming a speech therapist.
  
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• Super League: Huddersfield Giants v Leigh Centurions

  13-07-2017 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Huddersfield Giants host Leigh Centurions in Friday's Super League match at the John Smith's Stadium (20:00 BST).
  
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• Kyle Walker: Man City close to signing Tottenham right-back

  13-07-2017 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City are close to signing of Tottenham and England right-back Kyle Walker in a deal worth £50m plus add-ons.
  
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• Blink 182 at Castlefield Bowl Manchester - support and expected set list

  13-07-2017 16:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker are joined by Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba at their first Manchester gig for five years
  
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• 'I won £10,000 on The Chase and used the money to transform my body'

  13-07-2017 15:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jenny Hoffman, from Salford, lost five stone and gave herself a new look after being upset by her appearance on the ITV quiz show
  
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• FREE things to do with the kids in Manchester this school summer holidays 2017

  13-07-2017 15:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  School's almost out for summer so we've created a mammoth list of free days out for all the family to enjoy
  
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• Gran turns 70 and stuns party guests by showing them footage of her wing-walking

  13-07-2017 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Daredevil Barbara Cohen said 'most people my age say they went on a cruise. I wanted to do something funny'
  
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• Wes Brown, Shay Given and Alex Bruce join Macclesfield Town for pre-season

  13-07-2017 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Premier League trio Wes Brown, Shay Given and Alex Bruce join pre-season training with National League side Macclesfield Town.
  
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• Transplant surgeon's desperate appeal after specialist operating glasses stolen

  13-07-2017 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Omar Masood’s ‘loupes’ – which he needs to perform surgery – were snatched from the boot of his car outside his home in Whitefield on Tuesday night
  
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• North west's 'biggest indoor activity park' coming to Manchester - with the city centre's first soft play area

  13-07-2017 15:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kickair will include trampolining, a ninja warrior course, total wipeout and climbing walls
  
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• Car bursts into flames just inches from petrol station forecourt

  13-07-2017 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dramatic video and pictures show huge flames coming from the engine of the car
  
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• Rob Hunt: Oldham Athletic sign defender from Brighton & Hove Albion

  13-07-2017 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oldham sign defender Rob Hunt from Brighton & Hove Albion on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell.
  
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• Brave Normandy hero presented with France’s highest civil honour for his part in liberating Europe

  13-07-2017 14:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dennis Clements, 92, from Wigan, accepted the prestigious Legion d’Honneur medal at a surprise ceremony in front of friends and family
  
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• Driver who led police on high speed chase for 22 miles refused to stop even after tyres were blown out

  13-07-2017 14:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nathan Cragg carried on driving despite four blown tyres but was finally 'boxed in' by police
  
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• A body has been found in a park in Salford in the search for missing Philip Tomlinson

  13-07-2017 14:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police believe the body is that of a 29-year-old man, who disappeared on Tuesday morning
  
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• Do you love dogs? Kennel assistants are needed to help look after police dogs

  13-07-2017 14:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The police force is currently advertising a number of different jobs
  
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• Police believe horrific axe assault on man in park was a targeted attack

  13-07-2017 13:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim, who was in Buile Hill Park when two hooded men armed with axes assaulted him, is not considered to be life threatening
  
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• Ariana Grande 'moved' by being made an honorary citizen of Manchester

  13-07-2017 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande tells Manchester her "heart is still there" after being made an honorary citizen.
  
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• An 'amazing' coffee shop has suddenly found itself homeless after its bosses ploughed their savings into the project

  13-07-2017 13:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fellow Manchester food and drink businesses are holding a fundraising party to help the founders of Idle Hands
  
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• Lufthansa flight from Manchester diverted due to medical emergency

  13-07-2017 12:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester to Frankfurt flight, which set off at 9.18am on Thursday morning, was diverted to Amsterdam Airport due to the medical emergency
  
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• Manchester bomb victims 'have had no financial help from government'

  13-07-2017 12:48
  
  City council says despite request for financial help from central government in wake of attack that left 22 people dead, nothing has been received The government has yet to provide any financial help to the victims of the Manchester bombing, despite the city requesting money at the highest level in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. Related: 10,000 get bee tattoo to raise money for victims of Manchester bombingContinue reading...
  
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• Real Housewives star Misse Beqiri confirms she is pregnant with boyfriend Jake Hall

  13-07-2017 12:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Real Housewives of Cheshire star Misse Beqir and boyfriend Jake Hall have confirmed their happy news
  
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• Romain Navarrete and Lewis Tierney: Wigan Warriors loan duo to Catalans Dragons

  13-07-2017 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan's Romain Navarrete and Lewis Tierney join Catalans Dragons on a short-term loan deal until the end of the season.
  
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• Super League: Castleford Tigers v Salford Red Devils

  13-07-2017 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team news as Castleford Tigers host Salford Red Devils in Friday's Super League match at Mend-A-Hose Jungle (20:00 BST).
  
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• The rise of pop-up brothels - how shame and fear is changing the face of prostitution in Manchester

  13-07-2017 12:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Reporter Beth Abbit looks into the worrying new trend which is emerging within Manchester's seedy underbelly.
  
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• Manchester City donate flag to be draped over coffin of popular superfan

  13-07-2017 11:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  City supporter Richard Martin, who set up the ‘City Till We Die’ Facebook group with more than 3,000 members, died on July 4
  
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• Ariana Grande 'moved and honoured' to be made honorary citizen of Manchester

  13-07-2017 11:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The star was made the city’s first ever honorary citizen for bringing ‘comfort to thousands’ in the wake of the atrocity, which claimed the lives of 22 innocent people and left hundreds injured at her Manchester Arena gig on May 22
  
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• Chorlton High School shut after staff discover gas leak

  13-07-2017 11:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses say they will update parents during the day
  
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• GRUB to throw fundraising party for Manchester coffee shop owners left homeless and out of pocket

  13-07-2017 10:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The street food outfit based at the Mayfield Depot hope this will save the fledgling business
  
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