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• Gareth Hock: Ex-England forward leaves Leigh Centurions

  12-10-2017 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Former England forward Gareth Hock leaves relegated Leigh to pursue his aim of finishing his career in Super League.
  
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• Book based on poem This is the Place has already raised £150,000 for charity

  12-10-2017 23:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The artistic collection of images represents each line of Tony Walsh's heartfelt poem
  
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• Yobs smash up community garden centre - causing thousands of pounds worth of damage

  12-10-2017 22:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are on the hunt for mindless yobs who caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a community garden centre in Oldham
  
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• List of treatments that may no longer be available on NHS prescription

  12-10-2017 22:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Many of the treatments are cheaper than the £8.40 prescription charge - but not for the millions who get their prescriptions free
  
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• Prime Minister Theresa May makes low-key return to Manchester and promises extra cash to tackle homelessness

  12-10-2017 22:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Theresa May dropped into the city to speak to mayor Andy Burnham about a £3.8m pot to help end rough sleeping and a ‘new housing deal’ for the region
  
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• Man City ease into last 16 of Women's Champions League

  12-10-2017 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City join Chelsea in the last 16 of the Women's Champions League with a 6-0 aggregate win over St Polten.
  
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• A 1970s newspaper investigation into alleged sex crimes of Cyril Smith failed to halt his political rise, inquiry hears

  12-10-2017 21:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Rochdale Alternative Press (RAP) published a story in 1979 revealing that police had investigated Smith over allegations of abuse against teenagers at the town’s Cambridge House hostel
  
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• Heartwarming moment Jason Manford sings along to his album with his 93-year-old nan

  12-10-2017 21:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Salford comedian holds his grandmother’s hand as he tells her ‘I did this all for you’, while they listen to his studio album A Different Stage, which is out this week
  
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• The new KFC Double Down burger isn't as bad for you as you'd probably think

  12-10-2017 21:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new KFC Double Down burger is by no means good for you but it's not the worst thing you can buy
  
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• Violent burglar stabbed two people after breaking into their house

  12-10-2017 20:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Craig Mackin, 37, of Meadow Street, Springfield, Wigan was found guilty of aggravated burglary, and assault after a trial at Bolton Crown Court
  
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• These neglected Manchester roads are set to be repaired by the council

  12-10-2017 20:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Town hall chiefs announced a £100m plan to tackle the worst streets in the city earlier this year. Is a road near you on the list?
  
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• Tyson Fury: Former heavyweight champion 'to have three big fights in 2018'

  12-10-2017 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he will have "three big fights" next year, with the first in April.
  
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• Businesswoman fined for selling illegal skin-whitening products

  12-10-2017 20:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dozens of banned skin creams were seized when trading standards raided TM Cosmetics in Moston
  
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• Children 'banned' from playing on the street outside their homes

  12-10-2017 19:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses said youngsters had been playing in front of houses and near cars on the Stonemead estate, causing a ‘disturbance’
  
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• A chef has revealed how to make perfect scrambled eggs

  12-10-2017 19:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A chef has revealed the three steps you should always follow to make the perfect scrambled eggs, do you agree?
  
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• Manchester bar Pen and Pencil launches 'rockeoke' night with full live band

  12-10-2017 19:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ever dreamed of fronting your own rock group? Now you can at The Pen and Pencil's new karaoke night - backed by a live band
  
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• Dashcam video shows white van man lead police on 114mph chase along M60

  12-10-2017 19:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Not only was this vehicle travelling in excess of 100mph on the motorway but the driver was not in proper control"
  
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• Ex-Footballer Ashley Ward has had a hair transplant - and it looks a bit painful

  12-10-2017 19:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Man City footballer Ashley Ward has revealed he has undergone hair transplant surgery - and the pictures are making us wince
  
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• The ‘violent and controlling’ woman who murdered one lover and abused an ex-partner for years

  12-10-2017 18:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Becky Reid has been found guilty of murdering Lyndsey Vaux and causing GBH to Samantha Newns
  
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• The 88-year-old great gran who helps offenders repay their debt to society through gardening

  12-10-2017 18:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dena Murphy, from New Moston, uses her love of gardening to encourage offenders to learn new skills - now she's in the running for an honour at The Mirror’s Pride of Britain awards
  
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• First look inside Siop Shop - Manchester's new doughnut and coffee shop

  12-10-2017 18:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The superstar bakers of Blawd are opening their first café in the Northern Quarter
  
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• Firefighters attacked for SIXTH time in three weeks

  12-10-2017 18:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Twice this week fire crews have been pelted with rocks, stones and cement
  
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• Homeless man who killed popular labourer in his flat given indefinite hospital order

  12-10-2017 18:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Doctors diagnosed Ashley Bosson, who was convicted of the manslaughter of Phillip Owen, as suffering from schizophrenia
  
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• Heaton Park's new family art cafe The Place To Potter opens massive indoor garden and half term holiday camps

  12-10-2017 17:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The venue features an outdoor play area, a cafe, a party tunnel and loads of craft activities for families
  
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• Why has McDonald's stopped selling mochas at McCafé and restaurants?

  12-10-2017 17:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  McDonald's has stopped selling mocha coffee from its McCafé range and people are pretty upset
  
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• Greater Manchester set for October warmth with temperatures hitting 20C this weekend

  12-10-2017 17:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Time to get the barbecue out from the shed!
  
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• Aldi launches Christmas 2017 toy range - and it includes a wooden rocking unicorn

  12-10-2017 16:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The nostalgic collection of toys is set to be a huge hit this festive season
  
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• Breastfeeding mum died after refusing to take antibiotics for earache in case they harmed her newborn son

  12-10-2017 16:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  College lecturer Rhianne Statom-Barnett, 30, feared prescription-only medication might have adverse effects on three-month-old George though the transfer of baby milk
  
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• See Big Brother winner Isabelle Warburton's jaw-dropping transformation without fake tan and make-up

  12-10-2017 15:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You won't believe what Warrington's Big Brother winner Isabelle Warburton looks like without so much tan and make-up in new model shots
  
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• M6 traffic news as crash closes motorway southbound causing long delays - live updates

  12-10-2017 15:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The motorway was closed between junction 18 for Middlewich and junction 17 for Sandbach - the crash happened after a motorist failed to stop for police
  
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• From Coronation Street to Ramsay Street...Ryan Thomas is joining Neighbours!

  12-10-2017 15:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Neighbours bosses have confirmed that Ryan Thomas is joining the Channel 5 soap - fresh from leaving Coronation Street
  
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• The actress marrying prisoner Charles Bronson says he's an old-school gent who has 'changed his attitude to violence'

  12-10-2017 14:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “I won’t give up. When I want something I always get it and I want him out and he’s going to be out, end of."
  
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• A Halloween 'ginema' with food, drink and film is coming to Manchester

  12-10-2017 14:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  MasterChef winner Simon Wood's restaurant is hosting the first in a series of cinematic banquets from Didsbury Gin
  
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• What colour is the trainer? This is 'The Dress' all over again, and it's already causing fierce arguments

  12-10-2017 14:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's grey. It's pink. It's grey. It's pink. Weirdly, some people say it's both.
  
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• Manchester United and City stars join Corrie favourites at Disney on Ice at Manchester Arena

  12-10-2017 14:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United's Chris Smalling and City player Kyle Walker as well as Coronation Street favourite Brooke Vincent head to Disney on Ice at Manchester Arena
  
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• Asteroid 'as big as a house' narrowly misses satellites in Earth flyby

  12-10-2017 14:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  While small asteroids hit the Earth every day, larger ones could cause real problems
  
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• Mother-in-law sneaks in and holds baby FIRST as new mum recovers from surgery

  12-10-2017 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "I was still being stitched up in theatre, she held my daughter before I even got to."
  
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• Tragedy of 'truly talented' teacher who died on French Alps ski run in front of his teenage son

  12-10-2017 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Music student tells inquest of the moment he saw his father slide towards trees after collapsing
  
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• Bungling bank robber caught as he waited for taxi after getaway motorbike broke down

  12-10-2017 13:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mark Brown and accomplice Paul Shields - who was found hiding in a nearby industrial unit - have both been jailed
  
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• This woman's son took his own life after he was bullied on social media - every parent should listen to her message

  12-10-2017 13:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lucy Alexander has shared the tragic story of her son, Felix, who was hit by a train after repeatedly being told he was worthless, ugly, and hated by everybody
  
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• Tiger Lounge returns at new Northern Quarter venue

  12-10-2017 13:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The club is launching a new Friday night residency at The Peer Hat while the search for permanent premises goes on
  
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• Amazon to create 1,200 new jobs at massive new depot in Bolton

  12-10-2017 13:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  That's on top of the 1,000 seasonal workers the internet giant wants to take on at its Manchester depot
  
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• Former England star Chris Kirkland has revealed the battle with depression that led to him quitting football

  12-10-2017 12:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "I want other people and other players to know that you’ve just got to talk."
  
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• Review: Disney on Ice Passport to Adventure at Manchester Arena

  12-10-2017 12:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United and City stars are among those watching the Lion King and Frozen singalong spectacular
  
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• Woman 'beaten up in front of her autistic son for asking gang of women to be quiet in theatre'

  12-10-2017 12:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "I just don’t know what I’ve done to deserve it, it was totally over the top."
  
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• Seal announces UK tour including Manchester date - how to get tickets and presale

  12-10-2017 12:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Kiss From A Rose singer will perform at Manchester O2 Apollo in February 2018
  
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• M56 shut in both directions after serious collision involving motorcyclist - live updates

  12-10-2017 12:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Road users in the area are advised to allow extra time for their journey.”
  
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• The Ancoats development paying tribute to the city's suffragettes

  12-10-2017 11:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Warehaus Ancoats will create a scheme of luxury residential properties, named after two of Manchester's most empowering females
  
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• Parents told to look out for signs of hand foot and mouth disease after spate of cases

  12-10-2017 11:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The illness is highly contagious and most common in children under 10
  
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• Take the world's quickest IQ test - which can tell you how clever you are in just three questions

  12-10-2017 10:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fast as you can. No pressure...
  
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