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• I was knocked unconscious after standing up to a racist thug

  26-10-2017 23:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Spencer was punched to the face after intervening during the altercation outside McDonalds in Manchester city centre on Saturday night
  
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• Paddy Doherty joins hundreds of mourners at funeral of his nephew Tomboy

  26-10-2017 22:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Big Fat Gypsy Weddings star Doherty gathered with members of the Traveller community from across the world for the ceremony at Epsom Cemetery
  
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• Bungling duo exposed their faces during attempted robbery - then stole an empty cash box

  26-10-2017 22:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Witnesses were able to describe the two men in detail as they left their motorbike helmet visors up
  
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• "It’s a night we will never forget, and a week we will never forget" - surgeons describe how military medics were vital when treating Manchester's bomb wounded

  26-10-2017 21:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Military doctors - with experience of treating soldiers injured in combat - were brought in to help after May 22’s Arena attack
  
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• Thug who put police officer in headlock and dragged him to ground is fined just £40

  26-10-2017 21:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  John David James Poole told officers he would ‘smash their faces in’ as they arrested his friend during a drunken night out in Oldham town centre, a court heard
  
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• Paint stripper thrown on prison officers' cars at Strangeways

  26-10-2017 19:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The targeted attack took place in the staff car park outside HMP Manchester
  
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• Primary school worker who stole pupils' dinner money ordered to pay back £30,000

  26-10-2017 19:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Finance manager Jacqueline Robb - who was jailed for 10 months - stole nearly £50,000 over a four-year period
  
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• Watch as Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaz Skorjanec whisks a little girl off her feet for a step-perfect waltz

  26-10-2017 19:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Aljaz and his Strictly partner Gemma Atkinson visited a dance class in Prestwich to back a trust launched in memory of Olivia Campbell-Hardy who died in the Manchester Arena bombing
  
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• Video shows woman's racist outburst on Metrolink tram

  26-10-2017 19:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Footage of the incident, which happened on Tuesday evening, has been posted on social media - police are now investigating
  
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• Second arrest after fatal shooting of Accrington dad

  26-10-2017 19:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Man, 49, held on suspicion of murder as victim named as Lee Holt, 32
  
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• Drew Hutchison: Leigh Centurions sign Australian half-back on two-year contract

  26-10-2017 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Leigh Centurions sign half-back Drew Hutchison on two-year contract from Australian side St George Illawarra Dragons.
  
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• Assassin's Creed Origins - What do the reviews say about the new game?

  26-10-2017 19:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  After a two year break, Assassin's Creed is back and this time it's set in Egypt but what do IGN, Polygon and more think of the new Ubisoft game and what ratings does it get
  
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• Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill's family relaunch Manchester Music Tours in his memory

  26-10-2017 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The musician's widow Rose will carry on his legacy as a proud champion of the city's musical heritage
  
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• "I’ve never met a better lad in my life than Lee" - tributes paid to Lee Holt who was allegedly shot dead by 14-year-old boy

  26-10-2017 18:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Holt, who was a father, was hit once in the chest on Barnard Close in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, on Wednesday night.
  
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• Warrington man is among those charged with terrorism offences after investigation into banned neo-Nazi group

  26-10-2017 17:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Six men have been charged after a country-wide investigation into an extreme right wing group
  
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• Forensic officers return to lake where body of GMP officer Leanne McKie was found

  26-10-2017 17:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Investigators were photographed working in Poynton Park in Cheshire on Thursday - nearly a month after Leanne McKie’s body was found there
  
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• Man, 21, charged with dangerous driving offences after grandad seriously injured in collision

  26-10-2017 17:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Khalya Mattis will appear at Manchester Crown Court on November 23
  
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• This Halloween house is tricky to miss

  26-10-2017 16:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sarah Barron, 18, has decorated her Stockport home with a Harry Potter theme in aid of Macmillan
  
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• Free Harry Potter inspired lectures about magic, witches and astronomy are coming to Manchester

  26-10-2017 16:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They will give hardcore Potter fans the chance to learn about the origins and inspiration behind J. K. Rowling's magical stories
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: October 27 to 29

  26-10-2017 16:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Halloween is nearly here and there are all sorts of ghoulish goings-on in Manchester this weekend to celebrate
  
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• Man cleared of attacking Prestbury restaurant boss in debt row

  26-10-2017 16:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shahed Islam was cleared of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, robbery, possessing an offensive weapon and theft
  
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• Police investigating death of young dad with a 'heart of gold' issue urgent appeal for phone footage of street fight

  26-10-2017 15:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Matthew Summerfield, 28, died from his injuries after a street fight took place on Moat Road in Wythenshawe
  
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• Choose your charity - who should receive up to £40k from intu Trafford Centre Fountain Fund?

  26-10-2017 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Intu Trafford Centre received over 75 entries from local charities, all wanting to be Fountain Fund Partners - now YOU can choose the final three
  
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• Hapless motorbike robbers steal empty box in attempted cash in transit robbery in Stockport

  26-10-2017 15:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Witnesses were also able to describe the two men in detail as they left their helmet visors up
  
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• Review: Fickle Friends at Gorilla Manchester

  26-10-2017 15:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The five-piece's natural talent to write a jangly pop number with a knowing nod to the glossy sheen of 80s stompers shines through at a sold out Gorilla.
  
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• Man shot dead - allegedly by 14-year-old boy - is named

  26-10-2017 15:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lee Holt, 32 was hit once in the chest at a house in Oswaldtwistle, near Accrington last night
  
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• Is Urmston heading for its own Mackie Mayor moment with Market 41?

  26-10-2017 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Work will begin on transforming the indoor market in the new year
  
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• Young Persons Railcards are now available to download to your phone

  26-10-2017 15:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It reduces the chance of losing, forgetting or damaging traditional railcards, travel bosses say
  
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• Mum who binged on 120 bags of crisps a month poses for burlesque photoshoot after shedding seven stone

  26-10-2017 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Becci Berry, 32, from Bury, felt 'disgusting' after bingeing on chocolate bars and bags of crisps every day
  
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• M56 traffic news as collision involving lorry causes long delays - live updates

  26-10-2017 14:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The lorry became stranded after the crash, blocking two lanes on the westbound carriageway at junction 6 for Hale
  
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• M56 traffic news as collision involving lorry causes long delays

  26-10-2017 14:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The lorry became stranded after the crash, blocking two lanes on the westbound carriageway at junction 6 for Hale
  
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• Driver's lucky escape after car flips on its roof following crash

  26-10-2017 14:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The driver suffered minor cuts and bruises in the crash
  
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• Police swoop on Rochdale breakers' yards after cars left 'stacked' in the street

  26-10-2017 14:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two firms - Mazda and Mitsubishi Spares and Rochdale Vehicle Breakers - were shut down
  
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• The Apprentice ladies have fun swapping stories about their time on the show

  26-10-2017 14:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Contender Jade English met last year's semi-finalist Jessica Cunningham
  
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• Parents post job advert for nanny to raise their gender-neutral children

  26-10-2017 14:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The ad states the 'rules' the nanny would have to follow - including letting the children choose whether to use male or female toilets when they’re out
  
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• When is Black Friday 2017 in the UK? How to find Amazon deals and more

  26-10-2017 14:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Early Black Friday 2017 deals at Amazon, Argos, Boots, Currys PC World, Tesco and Debenhams including deals on the Amazon Echo will be revealed first to shoppers who sign up online
  
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• This is why most of us are basically working for FREE for the rest of this year

  26-10-2017 13:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Many people work longer than their contracted hours and it adds up more than you might think
  
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• Tanya Bardsley on beating her demons: "I used to call myself fat cow and useless"

  26-10-2017 13:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Real Housewives of Cheshire star tells how she has tackled trolls and her own shocking negative thoughts
  
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• A huge two-day vegan festival is coming to Manchester

  26-10-2017 13:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tickets are now on sale for VON Manchester Vegan Fest
  
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• Armed police will patrol Manchester's Christmas Markets for first time

  26-10-2017 13:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Barriers will also be erected at key city centre spots to reassure the hundreds of thousands of visitors to the markets
  
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• This is what a normal night shift looks like for Trafford police

  26-10-2017 13:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police covering Trafford South dealt with 19 incidents and clocked up 375 miles during the busy night shift
  
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• HOME Manchester launches 2018 season of theatre, visual art, film and festivals

  26-10-2017 13:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The arts complex will unveil world premieres, co-productions and festivals next year
  
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• Burglar put knife to terrified neighbour's throat - then stole her 'rusty' Skoda car

  26-10-2017 12:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The level of violence and force that Jamie George used to steal a nearly 15-year-old car was ‘incomprehensible’
  
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• Liam Gallagher hasn't taken kindly to Paul Weller's criticism of As You Were

  26-10-2017 12:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Jam frontman likened the former Oasis star's first solo album As You Were to his old band Beady Eye
  
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• New Amazon Key service lets couriers to open your front door to leave package

  26-10-2017 12:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Would you be comfortable with this?
  
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• People who live near the Wing Fat supermarket fire are FINALLY allowed back home - but must keep windows shut

  26-10-2017 12:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Up to 64 people were evacuated from their homes after the Wing Fat cash and carry in Beswick went up in flames on Tuesday
  
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• Medics carried out an extra 350 hours of surgery in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing

  26-10-2017 12:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mass casualty incidents such as the Manchester Arena terror attack have "tested" the NHS this year, experts say
  
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• Metallica at Manchester Arena - gig guide, setlist, and stage times

  26-10-2017 12:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  American heavy metal band Metallica are coming to Manchester Arena - here's your ultimate guide to the show
  
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• Man charged with murder after death outside a pub in Bolton

  26-10-2017 11:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police called to The Bradford Arms pub in Farnworth, Bolton, found a man aged in his 50s dead
  
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• See emotive words of famous war poem In Flanders Fields displayed in Salford to launch Poppy Appeal

  26-10-2017 11:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lines from the famous poem by John McCrae are unveiled by the Royal British Legion at iconic locations including Salford Quays
  
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