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• Wayne Rooney pictured working at garden centre for his community service

  06-10-2017 23:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Manchester United striker was spotted working there on Friday as part of his 100-hour community service order for drink driving last month
  
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• Stars walk the red carpet for our annual Diary Party

  06-10-2017 23:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Real Housewives, Hollyoaks stars and music icons attended our annual Diary Party at The Lowry Hotel
  
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• EuroMillions results for tonight: Winning lottery numbers for the incredible £169 million jackpot

  06-10-2017 23:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here are the results from Friday's record-breaking EuroMillions draw
  
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• Premiership: Harlequins 42-26 Sale Sharks

  06-10-2017 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  England forward Jack Clifford suffers a suspected dislocated shoulder as Harlequins beat Sale at The Stoop.
  
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• Man dies after being hit by car in Bolton

  06-10-2017 22:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It is believed the elderly pedestrian was struck on Topp Way, a main route into Bolton, shortly before 7.15pm tonight
  
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• Freddie Flintoff unveils plans to build 400 apartments in Castlefield

  06-10-2017 22:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The ex-England and Lancashire star, 39, is one of three directors of the company behind blueprints for the 36-storey tower on Arundel Street, opposite St George’s church
  
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• Environment Agency say there is no evidence that river water is poisoning dogs

  06-10-2017 21:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Several posts appeared on social media reporting that a number of pets had been left paralysed and even killed in recent weeks after drinking from the River Irwell at Burrs Country Park
  
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• Fire breaks out next to plane at Liverpool Airport

  06-10-2017 21:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester holidaymakers watched on as a ground power unit went up in flames on the apron at around 6.50pm
  
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• "I do not want any other family to suffer like we have suffered - or like Stephen suffered”

  06-10-2017 20:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dad-of-two Stephen Gartland hanged himself following a six month battle with depression - now his widow Joanne has now spoken of her heartache after health bosses admitted his care was not up to scratch
  
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• Jail for 'wicked' driver who sped down wrong side of the A6 at 90mph and mowed down couple

  06-10-2017 20:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Liam Fisher, 21, lost control of a Renault Clio and ploughed into a husband and wife on the pavement of the A6 Buxton Road in Stockport
  
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• Are branded painkillers worth paying more for?

  06-10-2017 19:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Branded painkillers can often be three or four times more expensive than generic supermarket equivalents, so are they better products?
  
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• At last something is being done about Greater Manchester's homeless problem

  06-10-2017 19:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fire stations are to turn spare space into shelters, GPs are to treat people without a permanent address and Manchester council is to buy up cheap housing across the city and allow people without homes to live there
  
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• Liz Dawn: Coronation Street stars bid farewell at Salford Cathedral funeral

  06-10-2017 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Emotional tributes are paid to the Coronation Street legend at Salford Cathedral.
  
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• Man charged with murder of Jordan Ross due to go on trial next year

  06-10-2017 18:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dorian Graham, 29, from Old Trafford, appeared by video-link at Manchester Crown Court on Friday morning charged with the murder of Jordan Ross, 24, and the attempted murder of another man.
  
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• CCTV images released after machete and wrench wielding robbers terrorise staff at Didsbury bar

  06-10-2017 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The men stole a large amount of cash from The Botanist before driving off in a Citroen C3
  
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• Policing student accused of luring teen to halls of residence where he was beaten by gang

  06-10-2017 18:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Karar Haider, 19, from Rochdale, was a student at the University of Central Lancashire when he became involved in the assault and false imprisonment of the man, also 19, in March.
  
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• "She was the light of our lives" - Leanne McKie's parents pay moving tribute to the GMP detective

  06-10-2017 17:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The body of the Wilmslow mother-of-three was found in Poynton Park near Stockport in the early hours of Friday, September 29
  
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• Parents warned after children approached by men three times in eight days

  06-10-2017 17:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The latest incident happened in Stockport when two girls who were stood at a bus stop were approached by a man in a silver pick-up truck
  
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• Samaun Shan: 'Depraved' Trafford rapist jailed for eight years

  06-10-2017 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Rapist Samaun Shah "arrogantly thought he could get away with his despicable crime", police said
  
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• Dickinson's Real Deal is coming to Old Granada Studios this weekend

  06-10-2017 17:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The popular ITV daytime TV show will stop by at the Old Granada Studios this weekend, and you could be there
  
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• Fancy living in LS Lowry's former house? Now's your chance

  06-10-2017 17:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The acclaimed artist painted many of his most famous pictures at the Tameside home where he lived for 30 years
  
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• Ta-ra, chuck! Coronation Street stars bid farewell to Vera Duckworth actress Liz Dawn at Salford Cathedral funeral

  06-10-2017 17:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Liz Dawn's Coronation Street co-stars paid emotional tribute to the actress at her funeral at Salford Cathedral
  
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• Auction house to sell off private collection of well known artist

  06-10-2017 16:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Capes Dunn in Stockport will auction items from the collection of Harry Rutherford
  
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• Places to pick your own pumpkins in and around Greater Manchester for Halloween 2017

  06-10-2017 16:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From picking to carving, here's where to get your pumpkins sorted
  
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• Jordan Thompson: Leigh Centurions sign Hull FC forward

  06-10-2017 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Leigh sign back-row forward Jordan Thompson from Super League side Hull FC on a two-year contract.
  
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• Hitting the right spot

  06-10-2017 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Steve Howarth discovers the latest Audi is filled with High-tech toys
  
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• Halt universal credit or rough sleepers will double, says Burnham

  06-10-2017 16:14
  Greater Manchester mayor says officials from across public sector including NHS believe rollout should be stoppedThe number of rough sleepers in Greater Manchester could at least double this winter unless Theresa May halts the much-criticised rollout of universal credit, Andy Burnham has warned.
  The Labour mayor said it was the unanimous view of the region’s public officials that the homelessness crisis would “dramatically worsen” if the welfare programme was not halted urgentl
  
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• Jail for 'depraved sexual predator' who dragged a woman into a car park and raped her

  06-10-2017 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police said 'arrogant and dangerous' Samaun Shah continued to deny involvement in the face of CCTV evidence
  
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• Tickets to FREE Kickair session at M.E.N's Manchester Family social event snapped up in record time

  06-10-2017 15:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The north west's 'biggest indoor activity park' is opening exclusively for next weekend's event
  
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• Non-League Day: Football uniting communities to man's best friend

  06-10-2017 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Football helping to unite a community, a marathon-running manager and dogs heading to matches are among this year's Non-League Day tales.
  
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• Review: DJ Shadow at Albert Hall, Manchester

  06-10-2017 15:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The turntable legend proved he's still top of the league when it comes to mixing beats
  
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• Warning as First bus drivers prepare for second strike this month - Full list of services affected

  06-10-2017 15:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The mass walk-out will hit 33 Bolton services, three Rusholme routes - and seven school buses
  
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• Killer waiter 'squeezed the life' out of restaurant boss in drugs row - then went on a spending spree with his credit cards

  06-10-2017 14:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 33-year-old placed a plastic bag over the head of his 61-year-old 'mentor' Giorgio Roncari then drove off in his Jaguar
  
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• Review: As You Were by Liam Gallagher - track by track

  06-10-2017 14:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Liam rasp is back on As You Were, but it's been conditioned with apple cider vinegar rather than 10 pints
  
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• Steve Price: Warrington Wolves appoint head coach on two-year deal

  06-10-2017 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Super League club Warrington Wolves appoint Steve Price as their new head coach on a two-year deal.
  
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• Giorgio Roncari Salford murder: Vincento Tavano jailed for life

  06-10-2017 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Vincenzo Tavano choked Giorgio Roncari to death before taking his car and bank cards, police say.
  
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• I finally quit my stress eating when I realised I wouldn't be able to fit in an aeroplane seat

  06-10-2017 13:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Bolton began binging when her husband fell ill - and tells how she finally managed to regain her confidence
  
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• Mum cleared of attacking friend in 2am bar brawl - after having a fling with her soldier boyfriend

  06-10-2017 13:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There was a one-night stand, but she took him back... and then the three of them came together at 2am in a bar in Bolton
  
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• Intu Trafford Centre opens FREE pop-up shop where you pay with a grin this World Smile Day

  06-10-2017 13:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In celebration of World Smile Day, the shopping centre is opening a pop-up Smile Shop - so put your purses away
  
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• Smiggle opens new store at the intu Trafford Centre

  06-10-2017 13:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Australian stationery brand is known for its quirky and scented products
  
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• Play Expo 2017 is bringing the coolest unreleased indie games to Manchester

  06-10-2017 13:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Play Expo will give gamers a sneak preview of unreleased games - and we have an exclusive ticket discount for M.E.N readers
  
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• Salford care workers given 10.7% pay rise, city council announces

  06-10-2017 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Social care workers will now be paid £8.30 per hour, an hourly rise of 80p, Salford City Council announces.
  
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• The Greater Manchester bar where you have to be deemed 90% hipster to get in

  06-10-2017 13:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  And there's free drinks inside if you pass
  
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• Liam Gallagher "awkward" appearance on The Late Late Show after calling James Corden a "k*** head"

  06-10-2017 13:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Oasis legend is still refusing to do Carpool Karaoke though
  
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• Rochdale one-punch death man 'a lovable character'

  06-10-2017 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Keith Maden had just started to 'rebuild his life' after a stroke, his family says.
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: October 6 to 9

  06-10-2017 13:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Neighbourhood Festival returns, Manchester Food and Drink Festival continues and much more
  
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• Apple is launching a new range of Emojis next week… and here they are

  06-10-2017 12:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Some new flags, a giraffe, a baseball cap and a smiley face projectile vomiting are all new emojis coming with the new iOS 11 update
  
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• Lady Gaga and Cheryl fashion designer showcases new collection to VIP guests

  06-10-2017 12:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Zeynep Kartal was joined by Hollyoaks and X Factor stars for her catwalk show in Manchester
  
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• This is the man killed after 'confronting youths about fireworks' in Rochdale. He was starting to rebuild his life following a stroke

  06-10-2017 12:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Keith Maden, 59, was knocked backwards and hit his head in Rochdale after telling yobs to stop throwing fireworks
  
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• Man was 'pushed into car' during reported abduction in broad daylight

  06-10-2017 12:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers are trying to trace a black Audi A3 with cloned number plates in connection with Tuesday's incident in Sale
  
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