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• Bill Tarmey's son blames his own cancer diagnosis for his father's death

  16-09-2017 23:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bill, who played Jack Duckworth for 31 years, left the soap in 2009 after his son Carl Piddington was diagnosed with a brain tumour - and was given just a year to live
  
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• Workmen paint double yellow lines OVER huge potholes

  16-09-2017 22:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Workers, apparently unconcerned at the size and depth of three potholes on Garden Street in Ramsbottom, simply painted over them
  
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• M5 crash: Four dead after lorry went through central reservation and collided with several vehicles

  16-09-2017 22:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A woman and two children are fighting for their lives in hospital after the fatal crash which happened northbound between J15 and J14near Bristol earlier this afternoon
  
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• Poundland is selling unwanted Donald Trump masks and memorabilia for Halloween

  16-09-2017 21:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The discount store, which has 14 branches across Greater Manchester, was left with piles of unwanted stock when the US president cancelled his proposed October trip to the UK
  
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• Police were forced to back-pedal after vowing to crack-down on 'inconsiderate cycling'

  16-09-2017 21:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  GMP Denton and Droylsden posted on Twitter that “due to increased reports of inconsiderate cycling” they would be “challenging/fining” cyclists who do not follow “good practice”
  
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• 'Just a s*** hipster Wetherspoons' - the Manchester bar that's put its bad TripAdvisor reviews on staff T-shirts

  16-09-2017 21:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  BrewDog Manchester is the latest bar to publicly bite back against its critics on the review website
  
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• From JK Rowling to Timmy Mallett - 18 famous people you never knew have lived in Greater Manchester

  16-09-2017 20:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Everyone knows the Gallagher brothers are Mancs, but what about the celebs whose links to our city are less well-known?
  
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• Police called to reports of mass brawl at pub involving 40 men

  16-09-2017 19:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fight broke out at the Coach and Horses on Liverpool Road in Cadishead shortly before 1am on Saturday
  
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• Oldham Athletic 1-2 Shrewsbury Town

  16-09-2017 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  League One leaders Shrewsbury keep up their blistering start to the season with a hard-fought win at Oldham.
  
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• Milton Keynes Dons 3-2 Rochdale

  16-09-2017 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Ryan Seager's late winner secures a triumph for MK Dons in a five-goal thriller against Rochdale.
  
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• Bury 0-0 Plymouth Argyle

  16-09-2017 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Bury have to settle for a goalless draw at home to a Plymouth side also in League One's relegation zone.
  
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• Wigan Athletic 3-0 Bristol Rovers

  16-09-2017 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Wigan Athletic ease to victory over 10-man Bristol Rovers at the DW Stadium in a one-sided League One encounter.
  
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• Former footballer Clarke Carlisle 'very unwell but safe in hospital'

  16-09-2017 19:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 37-year-old was found on Friday evening after being reported missing amid concerns over his well-being
  
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• Coal keeps your lettuce fresh, boiled rice can be used as glue, and other life hacks from the days before the internet

  16-09-2017 19:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A fascinating M.E.N. publication from the 1950s, in which readers offer all manner of weird and wonderful hints, has been unearthed
  
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• Watford 0-6 Manchester City

  16-09-2017 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Sergio Aguero scores a hat-trick as Manchester City show their class to move top of the table and inflict a first league defeat of the season on Watford.
  
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• Macclesfield Town 1-4 Maidstone United

  16-09-2017 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Zavon Hines scores twice as Maidstone get a third straight win in-a-row in the National League.
  
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• Inside the UK's best pub Eagle and Child - and it's amazing mission to change people's lives

  16-09-2017 18:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "You do change people's lives, and it is rewarding. That's what gets me out of bed."
  
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• Ipswich Town 2-0 Bolton Wanderers

  16-09-2017 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Ipswich extend bottom club Bolton's winless Championship run to eight games with victory at Portman Road.
  
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• Judge praises ‘courageous’ victims who helped cage a ‘cunning’ and ‘manipulative’ paedophile

  16-09-2017 17:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kevin Matthews, 49, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison, after being found guilty of eight charges including rape and sexual assault
  
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• Inside Kiely's - the first new Irish bar in Manchester for over 10 years

  16-09-2017 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There's a new Irish bar in town, and owner Andy Kiely has created a contemporary bar but with traditional Irish craic promised - and there's a sporting connection at the bar too!
  
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• At least four people dead following crash on M5

  16-09-2017 17:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Avon and Somerset Police were called to the incident on the northbound carriageway between J15 and J14, near Bristol, at around 2.30pm
  
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• Is this the most Manchester sandwich ever?

  16-09-2017 17:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pie Face is a carb-heavy monster served with a side of gravy
  
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• Ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle found 'very unwell but safe' in Liverpool

  16-09-2017 16:51
  Former Premier League player, who has a history of mental illness, found in hospital after being reported missing on Friday Former footballer Clarke Carlisle is “very unwell but safe” in a Liverpool hospital after he was reported missing on Friday, his family has said. Earlier on Friday, police said they were growing increasingly concerned about the welfare of the former Burnley captain, who has a history of mental illness.Clarke has been found. Due to you all who have so kindly look
  
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• Law lecturer who fled court is sentenced for downloading indecent images of children

  16-09-2017 16:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Julian Myerscough, 55, from Bolton, went on the run to Ireland in 2015 after he was found guilty of 15 counts
  
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• Chelsea Norris joined by Take That's The Band stars at glitzy ladies lunch

  16-09-2017 15:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  BBC radio star Chelsea Norris hosted her annual ladies lunch with star guest including The Band's Five to Five to raise thousands for charity
  
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• Guns and drugs seized from Manchester takeaway

  16-09-2017 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Officers find seven firearms and £30,000 worth of drugs believed to include heroin and crack cocaine.
  
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• The secret bolthole inside an office block near Old Trafford

  16-09-2017 15:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The luxury pad was once a dusty, cramped attic. Now it's been transformed into the 'ultimate entertaining space'.
  
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• Man arrested in connection with rape of teenager in Bolton

  16-09-2017 14:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The girl reported to police that she had been raped on Wednesday
  
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• A pub once named the best in Britain faces a near 400 per cent hike in business rates

  16-09-2017 14:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Crompton, owner of The Baum in Rochdale, fears the rise will put him out of business
  
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• Hogwarts-themed magical feast is coming to Greater Manchester this Christmas

  16-09-2017 13:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Complete with Butterbeer, live music and a four-course banquet
  
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• Police seize SEVEN guns in swoop at a Manchester takeaway restaurant

  16-09-2017 13:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers also seized what they believe to be heroin and crack cocaine with an estimated street value of £30,000
  
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• Impossible restaurant in Manchester may look the part at £3m, but the food is difficult to love

  16-09-2017 13:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'As impressive as it is to look at, you wonder if there’s enough beneath the surface to make that hulking restaurant space a destination.'
  
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• Man arrested in Bolton after 19-year-old woman raped

  16-09-2017 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  A 27-year-old man has been detained after a woman was assaulted in Bolton.
  
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• What was the mysterious loud bang heard across Salford last night?

  16-09-2017 12:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Eccles to reports of a loud bang but could find nothing to explain what had caused the noise
  
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• London tube bomb attack: 18-year-old man arrested in Dover

  16-09-2017 12:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the terrorist attack at Parsons Green Underground Station on Friday have made an arrest under the Terrorism Act
  
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• Chris Boardman: 'Energy gel? I'd rather have a sandwich'

  16-09-2017 12:00
  The former cycling world champion and Manchester’s first walking and cycling commissioner on riding safely, favourite rides and why he won’t use StravaSo, you’re the first cycling and walking commissioner for Greater Manchester. How come?Because Andy Burnham [the mayor of Greater Manchester] phoned and asked me. I was quite taken aback, because do I have any qualifications? No. But I was taken with his enthusiasm. From the first few seconds it was pretty scary because I have be
  
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• Aldi is launching a wine advent calendar - and the booze works out at £2 a glass!

  16-09-2017 11:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The boozy Christmas calender contains a 200ml bottle behind all 24-doors
  
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• Explosion in Salford was caused by 'device packed with nails and screws'

  16-09-2017 10:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The explosive device left outside a Salford café is NOT now believed to be industrial strength firework
  
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• New Netflix UK, Amazon Prime and NowTV releases this weekend including Straight Outta Compton and Sully

  16-09-2017 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Straight Outta Compton, Sully and Se7en are among the new things to watch this weekend
  
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• Parents reveal what they DON'T let their kids watch on TV

  16-09-2017 09:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Horrid Henry isn't the only show mums and dads are pulling the plug on
  
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• Ramsbottom fashion designer Henry Holland on how young entrepreneurs can break into the industry

  16-09-2017 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fashion icon tells all ahead of his London Fashion Week show
  
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• This week in court: A 'sexually motivated' murderer, a gangster's girlfriend, and a man who ordered his dog to bite Muslims

  16-09-2017 07:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the criminals who've been dealt with by the courts this week
  
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• Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham issues no-nonsense ultimatum to end homelessness

  16-09-2017 07:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham is demanding all organisations, including councils, GP leaders, the police and housing providers, take ‘immediate’ action to tackle the issue
  
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