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• Hanukkah 2017 - When is it? Why is it sometimes spelt Chanukah and everything you need to know

  12-12-2017 23:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When is Hanukkah 2017? Why is it sometimes spelt differently? Here's everything you need to know
  
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• Arriva North West bus strikes: Unions accept pay deal

  12-12-2017 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Arriva North West staff were set to stage a series of walkouts in the run-up to Christmas.
  
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• Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss sorry 'if we offended Man United'

  12-12-2017 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Pep Guardiola says he apologises if Man City's celebrations offended Man United as a whole, but not if only Jose Mourinho was upset.
  
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• Wigan Athletic 3-2 AFC Fylde

  12-12-2017 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Will Grigg scores two late goals as Wigan book an FA Cup third-round trip to Premier League side Bournemouth by beating AFC Fylde.
  
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• He was drunk, smashed a bottle, pushed her to the floor and then threw a three-foot vase at her head

  12-12-2017 22:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joshua Rossbottom, 30, was jailed for nine months for assault and intimidating a witness at Minshull Street Crown Court
  
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• Salford fire: sixth person arrested over arson attack

  12-12-2017 21:27
  24-year-old man held on suspicion of assisting an offender in the murder of Demi Pearson, her brother Brandon and sister LacieA sixth person has been arrested in connection with an arson attack that killed three children and left a fourth fighting for her life in Greater Manchester. Five people were taken into custody on Monday in connection with the murder of Demi Pearson, 14, her eight-year-old brother Brandon and seven-year-old sister Lacie following the blaze in Walkden in the early hours of
  
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• Aldi is selling a GOLD roast chicken flavoured with prosecco for Christmas

  12-12-2017 21:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This Christmas you can have a gold chicken instead of a turkey on December 25 - and the best thing is it's incredibly cheap
  
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• Aldi is selling a GOLD chicken flavoured with prosecco for Christmas

  12-12-2017 21:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This Christmas you can have a gold chicken instead of a turkey on December 25 - and the best thing is it's incredibly cheap
  
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• Axeman smashed his way into a jewellers shop in broad daylight and stole Rolex watches

  12-12-2017 21:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Scott McEwan has been jailed for 27 months
  
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• Spirit of Salford 'will not be crushed', says Educating Greater Manchester head after horror fire deaths

  12-12-2017 20:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Povey was the star of the Channel 4 television programme Educating Greater Manchester
  
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• Brits use enough wrapping paper to go around the world 22 times - It's Christmas in numbers

  12-12-2017 20:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From money spent on food and alcohol to hours spent in front of the television - here is Christmas 2017 in numbers
  
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• Rochdale council has a new leader following the abrupt resignation of Richard Farnell

  12-12-2017 20:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Coun Allen Brett takes over the top job after his predecessor stepped down amid Knowl View sex scandal
  
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• Is this the night bus of the future? The luxury 'snoozeliner' with beds, black-out blinds and soothing scents

  12-12-2017 20:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  With USB chargers, wifi, storage and stewards to ensure you don’t sleep through your stop - it’s aimed at late-night revellers and tired shift workers
  
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• Sixth person arrested over Salford arson attack which left three children dead

  12-12-2017 19:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 25-year-old man was the latest to be detained on suspicion of murder
  
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• Tyson Fury free to resume boxing career after compromise reached with Ukad

  12-12-2017 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Tyson Fury is free to resume his boxing career after reaching an agreement over a backdated two-year doping ban.
  
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• Oh no they didn't? Mum launches crusade against Dick Whittington panto's 'crude' jokes

  12-12-2017 19:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shocked mum's disgust with the 'inappropriate behaviour' and suggestive lines by performers including John Barrowman and The Krankies
  
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• The 'We Are Manchester' benefit concert raised over £270,000 for the city's Memorial Fund

  12-12-2017 19:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Organisers have confirmed profits from the sell out event raised more than £270,000 for the Manchester Memorial Fund
  
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• Church is throwing open its doors for anyone who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone

  12-12-2017 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Volunteers at Christ with All Saints' in Stockport are putting on a four course dinner with all the trimmings - and it's free
  
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• Campaigners who blocked Trafford Centre traffic in protest over A57 bridge promise more direct action

  12-12-2017 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anger sparked by delayed opening of A57 bridge
  
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• Benefit payments for Christmas 2017 will be paid early - Everything you need to know

  12-12-2017 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Due to the bank holiday dates over Christmas 2017 benefit payments till be made early, here's what you need to know
  
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• Vandalism to Manchester's Mobikes has forced owners to write off 70 bikes in just six months

  12-12-2017 18:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mobike’s UK boss insisted vandalism was now on the decline
  
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• Firefighter who lost leg in train horror launches £1m compensation bid

  12-12-2017 18:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ian Whiting was on the way back from a Manchester City match when he fell between the carriages of a train at Chorley Station
  
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• There are plans to put even more apartments at edge of Castlefield as city centre expansion continues

  12-12-2017 18:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  DeTrafford’s latest plans would add an 11-storey block into the mix
  
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• Motorists 'unbelievably' escape with minor injuries after catastrophic crash

  12-12-2017 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The M61 was blocked for several hours following the incident
  
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• Man dies after falling from own car and becoming trapped under the wheels

  12-12-2017 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 78-year-old man suffered serious injuries to his leg and died in hospital
  
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• M6 and M60 traffic news: Delays after three-car crash and broken-down vehicle

  12-12-2017 17:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A car and two lorries have collided on the M6 southbound
  
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• Thug severed man's leg in savage machete attack in victim's garden

  12-12-2017 16:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joseph Hardy, 23, has now been jailed for 14 years
  
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• Family desperately searching for beagle puppy 'stolen from garden'

  12-12-2017 16:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Hynds family believe Aella, who is six-months-old, was taken from their garden
  
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• Pep Guardiola: Man City boss says players did not over-celebrate at Man Utd

  12-12-2017 16:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Man City boss Pep Guardiola "encouraged" his side to celebrate Sunday's 2-1 win over Man Utd but denies they went over the top.
  
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• This is the weather forecast for Greater Manchester every day this week

  12-12-2017 16:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Weather warnings for ice and chilly temperatures are expected
  
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• Banyan owners reveal plans for Manahatta bar and restaurant in Manchester

  12-12-2017 15:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The New York inspired bar, founded in Leeds, is expanding with a new Manchester branch on Deansgate
  
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• Hundreds light candles at church in memory of children killed in Salford house fire

  12-12-2017 15:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Survivor Kyle Pearson joined those who gathered to pay respects to his siblings Demi, Brandon and Lacie
  
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• Lancashire pair Danny Lamb and Toby Lester sign new contracts with county

  12-12-2017 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Lancashire all-rounder Danny Lamb and seamer Toby Lester sign new contracts with the county to the end of 2018.
  
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• I lost half my body weight and now I'm taking on the Great Manchester Run

  12-12-2017 14:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lisa Megson, from Sale, lived in America for eight years, but became desperately homesick leading her to gain weight
  
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• Rochdale Council leader backs predecessor over evidence

  12-12-2017 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Allen Brett says people "should believe" Richard Farnell about his child sex abuse inquiry evidence.
  
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• Ashes: Ben Duckett incident 'not malicious' says James Anderson

  12-12-2017 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  England bowler James Anderson says Ben Duckett pouring a drink over him in a Perth bar was "not malicious" and a "bit of a non-event".
  
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• Harry Styles shocks James Corden with an unexpected Christmas gift

  12-12-2017 14:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ed Sheeran, Pink, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Usher, Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith and Fifth Harmony all make an appearance -  as does former One Direction heart-throb Harry Styles.
  
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• Police release CCTV of man they want to speak to after armed robber stole cash and vodka from newsagents

  12-12-2017 13:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after One Stop Shop in Chadderton was robbed
  
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• Salford tragedy arsonist 'had started THREE petrol-fuelled fires' torching both floors of the property as children slept

  12-12-2017 13:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The MEN also understands that it was the second time in a week that the family home at Jackson Street, Walkden, was targeted by arson.
  
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• Fatboy Slim to play special Warehouse Project show at Manchester Albert Hall - get tickets

  12-12-2017 13:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tickets to the special WHP event at the Peter Street venue go on sale this week
  
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• Cheshire East Council's suspended legal chief resigns

  12-12-2017 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Cheshire East Council's Bill Norman resigns, ending the investigation into his conduct
  
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• Manchester Christmas Markets named the UK's best - and in Europe's top 20

  12-12-2017 13:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The city's huge festive fair has also been voted among the best in Europe - beating markets in Germany, Switzerland and France
  
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• The Costco deal that can get you free membership, food and vouchers for just £30

  12-12-2017 12:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The deal even comes with a 12 month card for a spouse or partner too
  
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• A Peaky Blinders gin, whiskey and rum range is here just in time for Christmas

  12-12-2017 12:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Alas, it's not made by Cillian Murphy but we'll take it anyway
  
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• Charity's controversial greenbelt housing plans recommended for approval

  12-12-2017 12:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Seashell Trust wants to fund its new £45m campus through the sale of land in Heald Green for up to 325 new homes
  
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• The most expensive property sold in Greater Manchester in one month - and the cheapest

  12-12-2017 12:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The data also provides a fascinating (and frustrating) glimpse at what you could have bought a home for 20 years ago
  
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• Watch the new Star Wars: the Last Jedi film for FREE with cinema ticket deal

  12-12-2017 11:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The film is released this week and you could be watching it without spending a penny
  
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• Morrissey issues statement on Donald Trump, Kevin Spacey and the media

  12-12-2017 11:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An interview with Das Speigel quoted Morrissey as saying that he would kill 'vermin' Donald Trump 'for the safety of humanity.'
  
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• What's supposed to happen when you try to get a GP appointment in Manchester - and what REALLY happens

  12-12-2017 11:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Rude' receptionists had no idea about the scheme in some cases
  
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• Peppa Pig blamed for putting extra strain on the NHS

  12-12-2017 10:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A GP is warning Dr Brown Bear in the popular cartoon is giving unrealistic expectations of family doctors
  
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