Manchester news

• Where are Santa's grottos in and around Greater Manchester this Christmas 2017?

  17-11-2017 23:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's Santa time again, but where can you take your kids to see the main man? Here's our list of some of this year's main grottos across Greater Manchester
  
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• 'I made a few silly mistakes' - Amir Khan opens up as he prepares for jungle life in I'm A Celebrity

  17-11-2017 23:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two days before he stars in the hit ITV reality show, the Bolton boxer has talked for the first time about reuniting with his pregnant wife Faryal Makhdoom after their messy and very public break-up
  
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• Phil Jones: Jose Mourinho says defender had six injections to play for England

  17-11-2017 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Phil Jones was given six injections by England medical staff so he could play against Germany, says Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho.
  
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• Peter Kay's Car Share to make surprise return

  17-11-2017 23:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The comedian announces a surprise finale to show what happened between John and Kayleigh.
  
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• Preston North End 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

  17-11-2017 23:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Bolton miss the opportunity to move out of the Championship relegation zone after drawing at local rivals Preston.
  
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• Boy, 12, removed from class and given detention for his 'Peaky Blinders' haircut

  17-11-2017 22:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The short-crop style was due to a mishap with clippers says his mum, who is recovering from a stroke
  
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• Second complaint of sexual harassment made against Ivan Lewis MP

  17-11-2017 22:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Lewis, MP for Bury South, strenuously denies the latest allegation, made to the Labour party earlier this week
  
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• Car Share IS coming back! Peter Kay announces two final episodes to be shown in 2018

  17-11-2017 21:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  On tonight's BBC Children in Need show, the Bolton comedian made the shock announcement that there'll be a new unscripted episode and a series finale
  
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• Bizarre Aquatics Centre bust-up as man giving 'private lessons' punches two women lifeguards

  17-11-2017 20:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Thug Michael McFarquhar, 49, has been locked up for two years after losing his temper and lashing out at staff members.
  
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• Megan Campbell: Manchester City Women defender suffers serious knee injury

  17-11-2017 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City Women defender Megan Campbell is set for a lengthy spell out after suffering knee ligament damage.
  
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• 'Left behind' town centres could be given new lease of life with housing and business developments

  17-11-2017 20:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Council bosses have identified a number of possible contenders, including Stalybridge, Stretford, Swinton, Prestwich, Radcliffe and Farnworth
  
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• Students plan 'night owl' crime-fighting squad to stem rising tide of attacks

  17-11-2017 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Volunteers trained in self defence would patrol crime hot-spots under the plan, after more than 10,000 signed a petition calling on police to improve safety in the area
  
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• Air ambulance lands at primary school after pupil suffers 'allergic reaction'

  17-11-2017 19:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were called to close the road to allow the ambulance to land
  
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• Gang brutally attacks man who had been playing bowls in park - leaving him needing plastic surgery

  17-11-2017 19:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The group of youths surrounded the victim's car and hit him over the head with a stick
  
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• Why your Manchester Wetherspoons meal might not be such a bargain

  17-11-2017 18:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A study of the pub chain's pricing strategy found one Manchester branch was even more expensive than in London's Leicester Square
  
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• Man threatened fish and chip shop staff after they poured gravy on his chips

  17-11-2017 18:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man apparently got angry after staff took his chips away to pour gravy on
  
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• Premier League: Pep Guardiola named manager of the month for second time in a row

  17-11-2017 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City's Pep Guardiola is named manager of the month for the second time in a row, while Leroy Sane takes the player award.
  
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• Young couple barricade themselves in bedroom after gang raid pub

  17-11-2017 18:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage shows five men searching behind the bar at The Blue Belle pub in Oldham during the early morning break-in on October 9
  
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• Driving theory test - the eight questions that most people answer incorrectly

  17-11-2017 17:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  New research suggests that the theory test trips up more people that you might think - and it found that many experienced drivers would also fail it if they were asked to sit it today
  
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• Tragedy of Morrisons supermarket manager who killed himself after becoming addicted to online gambling

  17-11-2017 17:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Philip Tomlinson tried to beat his addiction but ended up losing up to £1,000 a time on betting machines and selling his prized possessions to fund his habit
  
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• Burglars use Remembrance stone to smash into veterans' charity centre

  17-11-2017 17:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Charity bosses say the raiders picked up a memorial stone inscribed with ‘Lest We Forget’ and smashed through a door
  
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• Take a look around Stockport's brand new Redrock cinema

  17-11-2017 17:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Light cinema is at the centre of the £45m Redrock Development will open on November 24
  
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• Man Utd: Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Paul Pogba in squad against Newcastle

  17-11-2017 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba return to the Manchester United squad for Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle.
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: November 17 to 19

  17-11-2017 16:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The best Manchester gigs, comedy, club nights, exhibitions and more this weekend
  
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• Review: Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis at the Lowry Quays Theatre

  17-11-2017 16:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Splendid Productions bring the story of a salesman who turns into a cockroach to the stage 
  
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• Several feared dead after mid-air collision over Buckinghamshire

  17-11-2017 16:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The aircraft, which are understood to have come from Wycombe Air Park, collided near Waddesdon shortly after midday on Friday
  
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• Sergio Aguero: Manchester City striker in 'perfect' health and available for Saturday

  17-11-2017 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Sergio Aguero is in "perfect" condition and available for Manchester City's Premier League game at Leicester on Saturday.
  
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• Man who raped schoolboy in 1980s finally brought to justice

  17-11-2017 16:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Gary Mottershead indecently assaulted and raped the victim between 1981 and 1983
  
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• New book features images of bees across Manchester to raise cash for those affected by Arena bomb

  17-11-2017 16:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The book has now been published by a web designer who moved to the city a week before the attack
  
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• Police investigate allegation of assault on Forest Bank prison staff member

  17-11-2017 16:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim 'suffered a dislocated shoulder'
  
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• Police search for missing pensioner Marion Pascoe who suffers with dementia

  17-11-2017 15:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Marion Pascoe, 81, was last seen at around 9.50am on Friday walking along John Kenedy Road, in Hattersley
  
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• Premiership: Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks

  17-11-2017 14:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Team news as Leicester Tigers host Sale Sharks in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Welford Road (15:00 GMT).
  
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• Pizza Express opens at Redrock - with some special Stockport touches

  17-11-2017 14:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 144-seat Pizza Express restaurant draws inspiration from the borough’s hat making heritage
  
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• People queued outside for TWO DAYS to get hold of new Adidas trainers

  17-11-2017 14:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The sought-after Adidas Dublin trainers caused quite a stir when they went on sale in Manchester
  
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• Pug fans will love this Christmas pug party

  17-11-2017 14:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It’s like a traditional Christmas Fair with the one extra ingredient: Pugs
  
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• Google Maps: How to find where is I’m A Celebrity is filmed

  17-11-2017 13:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  I'm A Celebrity is back on ITV tonight, but where abouts in Australia is the show filmed? Is it a real jungle? Can you visit?
  
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• Jack Littlejohn: Salford Red Devils sign half-back from Wests Tigers

  17-11-2017 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Salford Red Devils sign Australian half-back Jack Littlejohn from NRL side Wests Tigers for the next two seasons.
  
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• Teenager stabbed and another hit with brick and baseball bat in random attack

  17-11-2017 13:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police said the teenage boys were randomly attacked as they were chatting on a street in Cheetham Hill
  
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• Homeless drop in centre closes 'due to drug use and aggressive behaviour on site'

  17-11-2017 13:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Oldham Street service, which is run jointly by charities Coffee 4 Craig and Centrepoint, is expected to reopen in December
  
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• Menswear brand Marc Darcy boosted by Manchester United and Coronation Street stars

  17-11-2017 13:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester-based business has been designing and manufacturing formal wear since 1989.
  
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• Blackpool Pleasure Beach releases first tickets to ride new £16m ICON rollercoaster

  17-11-2017 13:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's the UK's first double launch rollercoaster and is opening in the spring
  
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• The first Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar is now just £30 in one day only deal - with gifts worth £185

  17-11-2017 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Big brands include Molton Brown, Rituals, Rimmel and John Frieda
  with a new product each day of December leading up to Christmas.
  
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• We love our local pub so much we're trying to buy it: The battle to save the King Bill

  17-11-2017 12:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 225-year-old King Bill in Littleborough closed a fortnight ago - now locals want to take it over
  
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• Minecraft fans can enjoy a massive Minecon Earth viewing party at Manchester's Digital Kids Show tomorrow

  17-11-2017 12:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tickets are being sold separately for the event which follows a packed day of gaming fun
  
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• Amazon has launched its Black Friday deals - Here are the best things you can buy right now

  17-11-2017 12:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Amazon Black Friday 2017 sale is now live in the UK featuring deals on Echo, Smart TVs, PlayStations and more
  
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• My house floods every time it rains - but my landlord won't fix it

  17-11-2017 12:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Frances Flannery, 70, says 10 slates have been missing from the roof of her home on Warren Road, Cale Green, for three months - but her landlord has done nothing to fix her roof
  
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• L’enfant et les sortileges / Osud – The Lowry

  17-11-2017 12:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two short operas can be better than one as Opera North brings its new season of mini-classics to the Lowry
  
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• Steve Diamond: Sale Sharks director of rugby given six-week stadium ban

  17-11-2017 12:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond is given a six-week stadium ban for comments made about a referee.
  
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• Rail passengers will be able to use a smart card on trains from next year

  17-11-2017 11:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The plastic card will enable users to top up online for weekly and monthly passes before scanning in at ticket barriers for use on Northern, TransPennine and Merseyrail services
  
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• Queens of the Stone Age at Manchester Arena - stage times, setlist, support act and everything you need to know

  17-11-2017 11:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The US rock band take to the stage in Manchester Arena on Sunday - here's everything you need to know
  
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