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• Seven of the best and weirdest things we saw at the Manchester city centre marches

  01-10-2017 23:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Because no public protest is complete without bagpipes and creepy papier mache
  
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• Which bus services will be hit by strikes on Monday?

  01-10-2017 22:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Strike action planned for every Monday this month - here are the routes
  
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• Government backs #WeStandTogether campaign to get peace studies taught in schools across the region

  01-10-2017 22:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Education secretary Justine Greening has thrown her weight behind the ‘fantastic’ campaign
  
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• Andy Burnham calls on government to tackle homelessness as Tory conference gets underway

  01-10-2017 22:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He called on the Tories to pay attention to the figures ‘huddled in doorways’ across the city
  
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• Conservatives pledge 'complete rethink' of social housing in the wake of the Grenfell disaster

  01-10-2017 22:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sajid Javid was speaking less than a week after Jeremy Corbyn put the implications of Grenfell at the heart of his own speech
  
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• Police investigating death of detective Leanne McKie issue picture of her car in new appeal for information

  01-10-2017 21:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The mother-of-three's body was found in a lake in Poynton and a man is being held on suspicion of murder
  
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• Tributes paid to much-loved motorcyclist who died in horror rush-hour crash involving three cars

  01-10-2017 21:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Karl Hope was taken to hospital with multiple injuries, but sadly died later
  
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• "I was begging for help and there was nobody there for me. I felt I looked weak and had to be a man"

  01-10-2017 21:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Patrick Traynor lived with depression for 40 years before he finally got the help he needed. Here he speaks about his struggle with depression and anxiety
  
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• More than 30,000 people marched on Manchester city centre in protest at the Conservative government

  01-10-2017 20:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Huge rallies were held to mark the start of the Conservative Party conference
  
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• Tories greeted by large protests in Manchester

  01-10-2017 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Thousands demonstrate against austerity and Brexit in two separate marches at the Tory conference.
  
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• Severe delays and widespread disruption on the Metrolink as groups of protesters block tram lines

  01-10-2017 20:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are on the scene at St Peter's Square talking to demonstrators
  
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• Bolton toddler bridge plunge man released

  01-10-2017 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  The girl survived the 30-foot drop and the man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
  
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• A potentially life-changing new scheme will give homeless people vital access to healthcare

  01-10-2017 19:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pilot project will will give GP access - and ease pressure on A&E
  
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• The multi-million pound merger of two Manchester hospital trusts has gone ahead

  01-10-2017 19:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses say the creation of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust will cut death and infection rates
  
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• Will Manchester get a Michelin star this year - and should we really be bothered?

  01-10-2017 18:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The annual will they, won’t they pantomime gets another run out on Monday as the respected guide dishes out its latest list of coveted stars
  
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• Evil Nathan gets even scarier as he copies Dr Hannibal Lecter in chilling Coronation Street scene

  01-10-2017 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bethany Platt's groomer goes 'Silence Of The Lambs' from his cell next week on Corrie
  
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• Residents slam lack of action over danger junction where man died in hit-and-run

  01-10-2017 17:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christopher Ramsdale, aged 28, suffered serious injuries after a brown Vauxhall Zafira he was in was involved in a smash with a blue Audi S3 in Droylsden. He died later in hospital
  
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• Mark Wright pines for Michelle Keegan and says "nothing is good without you"

  01-10-2017 17:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mark looks glum in a heartfelt message to the Our Girl actress
  
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• Appeal over Poynton lake death detective Leanne McKie

  01-10-2017 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Police are asking people who may have seen Leanne McKie's car before she died to come forward.
  
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• Manchester restaurant deals and offers for October 2017

  01-10-2017 16:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Food and Drink Festival brings a glut of extra dining deals to indulge in this month
  
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• Nikki Sanderson shows off her incredible figure as she steps out with her man

  01-10-2017 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hollyoaks beauty Nikki was the picture of elegance on the arm of her boyfriend Greg Whitehurst
  
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• Watch moment Portsmouth fans try to storm Oldham Athletic end

  01-10-2017 16:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Footage taken by an Oldham fan shows dozens of Pompey fans being restrained by stewards as they run on to the pitch towards the Oldham end
  
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• Five bailed over Manchester city centre brawl

  01-10-2017 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  They were held after a 24-year-old from Birmingham died outside a Manchester nightclub, police say.
  
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• Search for woman from West Didsbury who has been missing for seven weeks

  01-10-2017 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christian Verity, 51, was last seen at 6pm on August 15 at her home on Palatine Road
  
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• TV beauties in dazzling form at the annual Star Ball

  01-10-2017 15:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Soap stars Kym Marsh and Jorgie Porter and The Real Housewives of Cheshire turned heads at the Hilton Hotel
  
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• New bars and restaurants to try across Greater Manchester in October

  01-10-2017 15:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From a meat shack out in Oldham to an ice cream parlour with a soft play area
  
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• Man who died in city centre stabbing believed to be from Birmingham

  01-10-2017 15:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 24-year-old man, who was out with family and friends, was stabbed in the neck during a mass brawl on John Dalton Street
  
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• The size-26 actress who won the hearts of Take That and their fans in new musical The Band

  01-10-2017 14:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Take That have been praised for celebrating "real women" in their new musical The Band, we talk to actress Alison Fitzjohn about her role which is resonating with fans
  
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• He's out! Corrie's Oliver Farnworth parties at Mahiki escaping Andy Carver hostage drama

  01-10-2017 13:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  On Corrie he's being held hostage, but actor Oliver Farnworth escaped all that for a party night at Mahiki for Mikey North's birthday revels
  
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• Love Island beauty Cally Jane Beech looks stunning for birthday night out with her man

  01-10-2017 13:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cally enjoyed a birthday pampering session ahead of a date night with Luis Morrison
  
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• Police search for missing Brian Rowbotham who was last seen on Friday night

  01-10-2017 13:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Brian Rowbotham, 30, was last seen in the Bingley Walk area at around midnight on Friday into Saturday
  
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• David Beckham parties with Coronation Street stars, Real Housewives and footballers at Mahiki launch

  01-10-2017 12:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What a launch for Mahiki as Manchester United legend David Beckham joins pal Gary Neville with a host of stars including Corrie, Real Housewives and footballers
  
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• Why is Wigan the happiest place in Greater Manchester?

  01-10-2017 12:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Is it the pies? Or role models like Hacker T Dog and Roy Kinnear?
  
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• Man dies after Droylsden hit-and-run crash

  01-10-2017 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
  
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• Tens of thousands take part in Stop Brexit and anti-austerity protests in city centre - as it happened

  01-10-2017 12:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anti-Brexit campaigners and activists protesting the government’s austerity policies are holding rallies to coincide with the start of the Conservative Party conference
  
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• LIVE: Thousands of Stop Brexit and anti-austerity protesters march through city centre

  01-10-2017 12:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anti-Brexit campaigners and activists protesting the government’s austerity policies are holding rallies to coincide with the start of the Conservative Party conference
  
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• LIVE: Tens of thousands of protesters to march through Manchester city centre

  01-10-2017 12:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anti-Brexit campaigners and activists protesting the government’s austerity policies are holding rallies to coincide with the start of the Conservative Party conference
  
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• How Ramsbottom has become one of the country's must-visit food and drink destinations

  01-10-2017 11:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  With a strong local community, picturesque scenery and a strong sense of local pride, Ramsbottom has been slowly building an impressive restaurant scene for some years
  
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• Rochdale takeaway death: Man arrested over suspected murder

  01-10-2017 11:34 via bbc.co.uk
  The 59-year-old victim was assaulted outside Dixy Chicken in Rochdale.
  
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• Man killed after hit and run smash involving blue Audi S3

  01-10-2017 11:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christopher Ramsdale, 28, suffered serious injuries in a smash with the Audi in Droylsden
  
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• Man dies after hit and run smash involving blue Audi S3 in Droylsden

  01-10-2017 11:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christopher Ramsdale, 28, suffered serious injuries in a smash with the Audi in Droylsden
  
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• Police searching for missing Terrance Holm with dementia who disappeared from his care home

  01-10-2017 10:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Terrance Holm, who also has Alzheimer’s disease, was last seen at his care home on Hampden Grove in Eccles at around 6.30pm on Saturday
  
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• Police find missing Terrance Holm who disappeared from his care home

  01-10-2017 10:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Terrance Holm, who also has Alzheimer’s disease, was last seen at his care home on Hampden Grove in Eccles at around 6.30pm on Saturday
  
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• Greater Manchester GP practices start 'homeless-friendly' scheme

  01-10-2017 10:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Homeless people are urged to try ten Greater Manchester practices, instead of going to hospital.
  
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• Halloween events for kids in Manchester 2017

  01-10-2017 10:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From spooky fun to frighten the kids to some tamer events for those timid ones, there's something for everyone this October
  
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• Tens of thousands of protesters set to march through Manchester today ahead of Tory Party conference

  01-10-2017 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Around 50,000 campaigners and activists are expected to march through the city centre to protest against the government as the Conservative Party conference gets underway
  
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• Live: Manchester breaking news - Sunday, October 1

  01-10-2017 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News' breaking news service
  
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• Moving upwards: Manchester loft lured me from London | Karen Wilson

  01-10-2017 07:00
  A snap decision and spotting this quirky roof space led a first-time buyer to up sticks and head to Manchester“I wanted a nice place in a nice area, which would have been a real stretch in London,” says Stuart Eminson. He’s a 44-year-old clarinettist, who’s played with various professional symphony and chamber orchestras – as well as in musicals including Wicked, Cats and Phantom of the Opera. Having rented for 20 years in Primrose Hill and then Camberwell, he was i
  
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• Brexit clowns hit the road for Manchester – cartoon

  01-10-2017 01:05
  Chris Riddell on the forthcoming Conservative party conference Continue reading...
  
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