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• Blackpool illuminations switched-on - thanks to a little 'intergalactic help'

  01-09-2017 23:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It needed a little 'intergalactic help' from Star Trek's Jason Isaacs to get things going
  
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• Super 8s: Salford Red Devils 18-43 Wakefield Trinity

  01-09-2017 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Jacob Miller scores two tries as Wakefield beat Salford to enhance their chances of a Super League play-off place.
  
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• Super 8s: St Helens 16-26 Wigan Warriors

  01-09-2017 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Wigan brush off their Challenge Cup final defeat by Hull FC to beat local rivals St Helens and boost their play-off hopes.
  
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• Eighth arrest made by officers investigating death of Sait Mboob

  01-09-2017 22:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody for questioning
  
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• Watch the moment a ‘highly explosive’ artillery shell is detonated in a Rochdale field

  01-09-2017 21:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The artefact, believed to be from WW1 or WW2, which officers said was ‘highly explosive’ was found in a stream that is regularly used by children
  
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• When do the clocks go back? End of British Summer Time is coming soon

  01-09-2017 20:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When do the clocks change in 2017? Do the clocks go back in October? And will my phone change automatically?
  
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• Blackpool Illuminations switch-on 2017 - recap

  01-09-2017 19:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A Star Trek themed switch on is happening tonight
  
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• Blackpool Illuminations switch-on 2017 - live updates

  01-09-2017 19:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A Star Trek themed switch on is happening tonight
  
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• I was finally ready to date again but the man I met online slashed my neck while I slept

  01-09-2017 19:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Steven Lund was jailed for 27 years this week after subjecting Mark Cavanagh to an horrific knife attack in his Ardwick flat
  
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• Troubled teenager was let down by authorities before she took her own life, inquest rules

  01-09-2017 19:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Baron, 14, was deemed at a ‘high risk of self harm’ before her death, an inquest heard
  
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• Masked men armed with baseball bats rob motorist in Wythenshawe and smash up car

  01-09-2017 18:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Four people, aged between 16 and 54, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery
  
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• Luke Procter: Lancashire all-rounder makes loan move to Northamptonshire

  01-09-2017 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Lancashire all-rounder Luke Procter joins Northamptonshire on loan for the rest of the season.
  
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• Cyclist seriously injured after crash involving lorry in Salford - recap

  01-09-2017 17:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Several roads have been closed around Salford Royal hospital including Eccles Old Road, Lancaster Road and Stott Lane
  
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• Cyclist seriously injured after crash involving lorry in Salford - latest updates

  01-09-2017 17:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Several roads have been closed around Salford Royal hospital including Eccles Old Road, Lancaster Road and Stott Lane
  
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• The Alchemist bar opens in "golden spaceship" building at MediaCityUK - and it's spectacular

  01-09-2017 17:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The latest bar from The Alchemist is a real bobby dazzler and includes an amazing sun terrace overlooking the ship canal - take a look inside
  
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• In pictures: Woodsmoor Classic Car Show returns to Stockport

  01-09-2017 17:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Motoring enthusiasts flocked to the borough to show off their gleaming machines
  
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• Man on Spice who grabbed little girl, 5, outside city centre Primark is spared jail

  01-09-2017 17:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Thomson, 53, gave the terrified young girl a bear hug as she walked with her mother along Market Street in Manchester city centre
  
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• Heroic couple save life of desperate young woman during a family day out at Haigh Hall

  01-09-2017 17:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A family day out in a woodland park in Wigan ended in a couple saving the life of a desperate young woman
  
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• Wayne Rooney charged with drink-driving

  01-09-2017 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Ex-England captain Wayne Rooney is due to appear at court later this month.
  
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• This is how UK petrol prices could rise by as a result of Hurricane Harvey

  01-09-2017 17:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers have been told to expect a hike in the cost of unleaded petrol
  
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• Vic Reeves achieves lifelong ambition as he films first scenes on Coronation Street

  01-09-2017 17:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bearded comedian Vic, real name Jim Moir, passed by almost unnoticed at MediaCityUK as he caught a tram
  
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• Vic Reeves achieves life-long ambition as he films first scenes on Coronation Street

  01-09-2017 17:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bearded comedian Vic, real name Jim Moir, passed by almost unnoticed at MediaCityUK as he caught a tram
  
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• Bomb squad called to Rochdale after 120-year-old artillery shell found - live updates

  01-09-2017 16:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A bomb disposal unit was called to Exmouth Street in Rochdale after a 'suspicious device' was discovered
  
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• Warrington man accused of possessing Sim cards for terrorism

  01-09-2017 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  A Warrington man appeared in court charged with possessing phone Sim cards for purposes of terrorism.
  
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• Some people think this new graffiti in the Northern Quarter is a Banksy. It's not.

  01-09-2017 15:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The artwork contains a message which could suggest it was created by the anonymous artist
  
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• A deserving icon

  01-09-2017 15:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Steve Howarth finds the latest Golf is still setting the gold standard
  
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• Coronation Street solves major plothole in Andy Carver and Phelan hostage story

  01-09-2017 15:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie fans have been asking an important question about Andy being held captive
  
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• Wayne Rooney charged with drink driving after being stopped in a black VW Beetle at 2am near his Cheshire home

  01-09-2017 14:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He is due to appear before magistrates in Stockport in September
  
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• Manchester Airport is getting rid of BOTH its petrol stations... and it won't be replacing them

  01-09-2017 14:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dropping a hire car at Manchester Airport? You'll now have to fill the tank before you get there
  
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• Women's Champions League: Chelsea Ladies face Bayern Munich in last 32

  01-09-2017 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Chelsea Ladies are to face German league runners-up Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League last 32.
  
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• 'She's a bit of a bitch, but she's my bitch': Mysterious last sighting of pony stolen from Wigan housing estate

  01-09-2017 14:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "We are out searching every day and night. I can't think about anything else."
  
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• Unseen footage of Martyn Hett dancing as a child released ahead of special show 'A Life Iconic' celebrating his life

  01-09-2017 13:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  ‘A Life Iconic’ is the brainchild of Martyn Hett's former dance and drama teacher Moira Hancock
  
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• Coronation Street stars head away from the cobbles for a night out

  01-09-2017 13:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie favourites including Daniel Brocklebank, Dolly-Rose Campbell, Melanie Hill and Rob Mallard swapped the Rovers Return for new MediaCityUK bar
  
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• The mystery of the man who died on the toilet - and wasn't found for weeks

  01-09-2017 12:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mariusz Stegierski's body was discovered by the police at his flat in Crumpsall after a neighbour said someone told her he'd died
  
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• Inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing will give families of those killed a chance to speak out

  01-09-2017 11:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The independent review will look at how prepared the city was for an attack and how it responded to the atrocity
  
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• Liam Fox Brexit warning as he tells Brussels not to blackmail Britain

  01-09-2017 11:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The International Trade Secretary's comments came as negotiations stalled during the latest round of crunch talks in Brussels
  
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• Eifion Lewis-Roberts: Sale Sharks prop retires following knee injury

  01-09-2017 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Sale Sharks prop Eifion Lewis-Roberts, 36, announces his retirement because of a knee injury picked up last October.
  
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• 'Prolific' Manchester spice drug dealer Anthony Hunt jailed

  01-09-2017 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Detectives say a 'substantial' amount of spice worth around £45,000 was found at Anthony Hunt's home
  
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• A rogue speed camera has been flashing everything that moves on the East Lancs Road for five days. Mayhem.

  01-09-2017 11:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers taking footage of speed camera as 'proof' in case they get slapped with fines and points
  
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• Nine staff suspended at G4S immigration centre amid abuse and assault claims

  01-09-2017 11:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Investigation also launched into allegations by BBC Panorama of "chaos, incompetence and abuse"
  
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• Breaking: Wayne Rooney 'arrested on suspicion of drink driving near his Cheshire home'

  01-09-2017 10:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  The 31-year-old announced his international retirement last week - and has scored in each of his opening two Premier League games after returning to Everton
  
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• FREE things to do with the kids in Manchester this weekend

  01-09-2017 10:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You don't have to spend a fortune to make the most of your last weekend of the school holidays
  
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• Judge blasts probation service for saying benefit cheat can't do unpaid work

  01-09-2017 10:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pierre Courtney, from Macclesfield, was found guilty of a £43,000 benefit fraud but a probation report said his physical condition meant he could not do community work
  
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• Manchester Airport has unveiled the latest part of its £1bn transformation... now the bulldozers are moving in

  01-09-2017 10:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This is the new temporary gate lounge passengers will have to use while half of Terminal Two is demolished
  
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• If you find these in your child's bedroom, they're 'probably abusing nitrous oxide'

  01-09-2017 10:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a warning to parents about the potentially lethal effects of nitrous oxide, laughing gas or hippy crack
  
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• Premiership 2017-18: Exeter Chiefs 'not afraid' of title defence

  01-09-2017 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  With the new Premiership season getting under way on Friday, BBC Sport takes a closer look at how 2017-18 might unfold.
  
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• Top stories from Britain and around the world - Theresa May to meet Japanese Emperor after brushing off leadership questions

  01-09-2017 08:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Top stories from Britain and around the world
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - M62 drivers warned of delays following four vehicle smash

  01-09-2017 07:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Friday, September 1

  01-09-2017 07:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Petrol station worker threatened with knife during morning robbery

  01-09-2017 07:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police said a man took cash from the till and fled in an unknown direction after the raid at Harpurhey Shopping Centre at 10.30am on Thursday morning
  
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