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• Coronation Street star surprises fans by going grey

  04-09-2017 23:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tristan Gemmill, who plays bistro boss Robert Preston in Corrie, was likened to This Morning silver fox Phillip Schofield as he posed at the TV Choice Awards in London
  
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• Maxine Peake is urging people to help a homeless charity - which has been left homeless

  04-09-2017 22:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lifeshare, which has been providing hot food, medical help and advice to the city’s rough sleepers for three decades, is being moved out of its building
  
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• Revealed - how murderer and 'panicking' couple tried to burn evidence of Ellen Higginbottom's savage killing

  04-09-2017 22:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We can reveal the shocking details of the 18-year-old Ellen's murder, following killer Mark Buckley’s guilty plea and the brazen attempt by him and a young couple to destroy the evidence
  
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• Self-styled drugs King caged for smuggling heroin inside boxes of dog biscuits

  04-09-2017 21:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police found a message on a seized phone boasting “For what I’m about to do I could get like 35! Pray to God I get away!”
  
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• Catherine Tyldesley flashes her BRA as Corrie girls lead style stakes at TV Choice Awards

  04-09-2017 21:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street bombshell Catherine Tyldesley chose a daring ensemble flashing her bra underneath her trouser-suit at TV Choice Awards as Corrie girls Kym Marsh, Julia Goulding and Bhavna Limbachia ramp up glamour
  
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• Man, 30, seriously injured after being hit by a van outside Mecca Bingo in Gorton

  04-09-2017 21:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A man aged 30 has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a white Vauxhall van on Hyde Road in Gorton
  
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• Derbyshire firm fined £450k over forklift driver's death

  04-09-2017 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The tragedy "could have easily been prevented", a Health and Safety Executive inspector says.
  
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• Major delay to M60/M62 smart motorway means 50mph limit will stay until SUMMER 2018

  04-09-2017 20:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Highways bosses had promised completion of the smart motorway project on the M560 and M62 by December this year
  
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• Rochdale dad 'snapped and murdered baby son'

  04-09-2017 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Leyton's injuries were the worst the trauma expert had seen in more than 300 child cases, jurors heard.
  
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• Teenager crushed to death at work 'would still be alive if company had taken better care of him'

  04-09-2017 20:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ben Pallier-Singleton, a motocross star, suffered fatal injuries when a fork lift truck overturned
  
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• Parliament – change the system, not just the building | Letters

  04-09-2017 20:17
  It’s not just the building that needs renovating, writes Les Bright, but our anachronistic second chamber. Plus letters from Allan Dare, Meghnad Desai, and David BurtonOK, the building is in a bit of a mess, but how could you produce a piece entitled “Ailing parliament needs a breath of fresh air” (Editorial, 4 September) without making reference to the electoral system and the anachronism of an unelected second chamber? Consideration of where parliament sits must include who s
  
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• Young dad 'snapped' and killed his baby because he was crying and teething, court hears

  04-09-2017 20:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Leyton Dawick, who was just eight months old, sustained multiple injuries, including what experts think were stamps and kicks to his head and groin
  
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• Live - Retail park evacuated, M60 slip roads closed as suspicious package found outside KFC

  04-09-2017 19:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Exit and entry slip roads at junction 10 of the M60 have been closed and eye-witnesses reported a 'massive police presence' at Trafford Retail Park
  
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• Still no assurances over northern transport investment, says Greater Manchester mayor

  04-09-2017 19:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham met with the Chancellor and has now called for a concrete commitment to rail upgrades
  
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• Woman killed on train tracks - cross-Pennine rail services suspended

  04-09-2017 18:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All services between Huddersfield and Leeds were suspended, meaning travellers heading east from Manchester were having to use replacement bus services from that point this evening
  
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• Funeral to take place for mum-of-three Claire-Louise Brierley, 25, who died suddenly

  04-09-2017 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anyone who wishes to pay their respects is welcome to attend the funeral service in Rochdale on Thursday, September 7
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: What happens in Corrie this week?

  04-09-2017 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Watch what happens this week on Coronation Street
  
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• Little girl, 5, asks Prince Harry to 'wipe his feet' before going into veteran dad's home

  04-09-2017 18:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Lilly-Anne Flores wasn’t about to let Royalty get in the way of a clean and tidy home
  
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• Police release CCTV of man after severed deer's head found dumped in skip

  04-09-2017 18:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The grisly discovery was made by staff working at a skip in Poynton, Cheshire
  
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• Famous neon sign from cover of The Charlatans album goes up for sale

  04-09-2017 17:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The yellow light hanging in the window of the Melting Pot in Northwich has become part of The Charlatans legend
  
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• Ellen Higginbottom death: Preston man admits 'sexually motivated' murder

  04-09-2017 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Mark Buckley admits stabbing student Ellen Higginbottom, 18, to death at a beauty spot in Wigan.
  
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• Police hunt driver after car knocks over lamppost and crashes into superstore's car park

  04-09-2017 16:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Honda Civic was found at Homebase in Bredbury with three injured passengers
  
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• Kirsty Gallacher banned from driving after admitting drink drive charge

  04-09-2017 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  TV presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant was found to be about three times the legal limit
  
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• Manchester Labour Party hit back at claims high-profile Muslim councillor was sacked for being outspoken

  04-09-2017 16:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses say Amina Lone was barred from standing again for the party due to a 'poor campaigning record' and ' bad attendance'
  
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• Exclusive - Chancellor to investigate why Manchester's received no government funds to support those affected by Arena attack

  04-09-2017 16:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The government has donated £5m to the Grenfell Tower fire relief fund and is believed to have also paid for the overheads of previous disaster funds, such as those set up after 7/7 and Westminster Bridge attacks
  
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• Oldham chief executive Mark Moisley says new investment just weeks away

  04-09-2017 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Oldham Athletic chief executive Mark Moisley says the club is just weeks away from sealing new investment.
  
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• Watch how Prince Harry reacted to the news of Kate Middleton's pregnancy

  04-09-2017 16:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child will be fifth in line to the throne
  
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• A wild stag got tangled in rope attached to a tree - but fire fighters came to the rescue

  04-09-2017 15:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The rope had become tangled around the animal's antlers and jaw
  
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• Manchester City bosses order Facebook group where fans sell tickets at face value to close

  04-09-2017 15:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  But the fan behind the City Face Value Tickets group says he makes no money and it's doing the club a favour
  
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• How a Capri Sun caught a 16-year-old burglar who stole £16,000 worth of chocolate

  04-09-2017 15:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two men and a 16-year-old boy have appeared at Manchester Crown Court
  
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• Manchester City: Uefa not investigating club over Financial Fair Play

  04-09-2017 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Uefa says it is not investigating Manchester City over its Financial Fair Play rules, despite the Spanish league calling for them to do so.
  
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• Metrolink bosses have apologised after Manchester Bee mural tribute on tram bridge was painted over

  04-09-2017 14:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  TfGM say they have a zero tolerance approach to graffiti - but 'a certain level of discretion' should have been used
  
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• Police accused of victim-shaming after cyclist deaths in Manchester

  04-09-2017 14:04
  GMP Twitter account suggests bike riders not weave in and out of traffic at speed after two fatalities in a weekA police force has been accused of victim-shaming after responding to the death of an 18-year old cyclist by suggesting people riding bikes should not weave in and out of traffic.Oliwia Franchesca Wojciechowka became the second female cyclist to be killed in Greater Manchester in the space of a week when she was crushed by a lorry in Salford on Friday. Getting to be one a week. Any sug
  
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• Three month Indian summer could see UK set for scorching autumn

  04-09-2017 13:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Don't be packing the shades and the suncream away just yet
  
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• Bolton Town Hall evacuated after 'suspicious package' found - live updates

  04-09-2017 13:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 200 metre cordon has been put in place around the building
  
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• Prince George is starting school so this shop is giving half price shoes to kids with these royal names

  04-09-2017 13:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shoe retailer Wynsors is giving little shoppers the discount for one day only
  
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• Man admits murdering Ellen Higginbottom in 'sexually motivated and premeditated' attack at Wigan beauty spot

  04-09-2017 13:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A heart-wrenching recording of Ellen singing was played to mourners at her funeral in Altrincham
  
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• Live - Prince Harry visits 'Veterans' Village' and mental health service set up after Manchester Arena attack

  04-09-2017 13:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Prince begun his visit to the region speaking to ex-servicemen and women who are residents in the houses built by the DIY SOS BBC TV show in Newton
  
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• Pregnant shop worker threatened with gun during attempted robbery

  04-09-2017 13:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The brave staff member refused to give the suspect any money and he left empty-handed
  
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• Police hunting biker with long beard after pedestrian suffers serious head injuries in 'deliberate' hit and run attack

  04-09-2017 12:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “This happened in the early evening when there may have been people around who have seen something."
  
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• Amazon launches Baby Deals Week with huge savings for parents

  04-09-2017 12:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are discounts on brands including Tommee Tippee, Chicco, Mothercare, Mamas and Papas and more
  
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• Kate Middleton is again suffering rare severe morning sickness condition... What is hyperemesis gravidarum?

  04-09-2017 12:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It affects 3.5 per 1,000 pregnant women and can cause women to vomit blood.
  
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• Fountain Fund: intu Trafford Centre will give around £40k of loose change from their fountains to a charity of your choice

  04-09-2017 12:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  intu Trafford Centre is looking for three local charities to be Fountain Fund partners to receive thousands of pounds from the coins in their fountains
  
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• Liam Gallagher announces 2017 UK tour with Manchester Arena date - how to get tickets and pre-sale info

  04-09-2017 11:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The UK tour will support the release of Liam Gallagher's solo album As You Were
  
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• China says Trump trade threat over North Korea missile crisis is 'unfair'

  04-09-2017 11:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  China is North Korea's closest ally and commercial partner
  
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• Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting their third child

  04-09-2017 11:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There's a new Royal baby on the way
  
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• The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her third child... and Kate had dropped a massive hint that it might happen

  04-09-2017 11:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kensington Palace have just confirmed the news
  
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• Coleen Nolan tells Coleen Rooney: don't think about leaving Wayne right now

  04-09-2017 11:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In her column for the Mirror, Nolan says that while Rooney - currently four months pregnant - 'deserves better' she should avoid a 'knee-jerk response'.
  
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• Are you one of the parents who can claim £135 towards the cost of school uniform?

  04-09-2017 11:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Councils have the power to provide financial help to parents to assist them with buying school clothing for their children - this is who can claim it
  
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• 'Our lives will never be the same without her': Mum's touching tribute to teenage cyclist killed in crash with lorry

  04-09-2017 10:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “We cannot believe what has happened and we cannot sleep. She is our love and had a very big heart."
  
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