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• This is what it's like at a foodbank just days before Christmas

  23-12-2017 23:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  As austerity continues to hit the poorest  across Greater Manchester, thousands are still being forced to rely on foodbanks
  
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• Standards have dropped at a school where test results were among the lowest 20 per cent

  23-12-2017 23:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  At the last inspection in 2013 the school was deemed good - but inspectors have now stated leaders and governors haven’t kept up the quality of teaching
  
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• A new winter homelessness shelter is opening in north Manchester

  23-12-2017 23:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It has space for 20 people by referral only
  
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• New cladding and sprinklers to be fitted in Salford high rises in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy

  23-12-2017 22:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nine Salford tower blocks are to get extra protection after the Grenfell tragedy.
  
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• Workers at glass company left jobless and out of pocket just days before Christmas

  23-12-2017 22:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It is believed that around 30 employees were made redundant at the start of the month, although the company has declined to confirm the exact number
  
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• Not-so-proud inhabitants of Greater Manchester have been taking a pop at their towns - and it's harsh

  23-12-2017 22:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A ‘tumour in t’moors’; ‘a black hole of misery and despair’; ‘a dismal suburban winnit’; and an ‘inconvenient spec on the A-Z’ are just some of the more caustic descriptions.
  
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• A remarkable new exhibition is revealing the untold stories of the Black and Asian soldiers of WW1

  23-12-2017 21:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Poppy Retake at Manchester Central Library uses film and installation to tell the soldiers' memories
  
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• Detectives searching for missing mum Marie Scott have released fresh CCTV images

  23-12-2017 21:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Her family made an emotional appeal to find her, revealing that she had been struggling to deal with the loss of her mum
  
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• EFL: Will Grigg is (back) on fire for Wigan as goal droughts come to an end

  23-12-2017 21:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Will Grigg's hat-trick, mixed prospects at the bottom, hero boss moved on by steward and other things you may have missed in the EFL.
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after gas leak at a house in Rochdale

  23-12-2017 20:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Engineers from Cadent Gas were also called and carried out inspections.
  
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• Celebrating the wit and wisdom of Gogglebox legend Leon Bernicoff after he died today, age 83

  23-12-2017 20:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  His comments on everything from the animal kingdom to Jamie Oliver often had viewers in stitches.
  
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• Celebrating the wit and wisdom of Gogglebox legend Leon Bernicoff after he died, age 83

  23-12-2017 20:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  His comments on everything from the animal kingdom to Jamie Oliver often had viewers in stitches.
  
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• Much-loved Gogglebox star and retired teacher Leon Bernicoff, dies aged 83

  23-12-2017 19:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The retired teacher and his wife June were one of the first couples to join the show's cast when it launched in 2013.
  
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• Plymouth Argyle 4-1 Oldham Athletic

  23-12-2017 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Plymouth moved out of thee League One relegation zone after recording their biggest win of the season against Oldham.
  
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• Oxford United 0-7 Wigan Athletic

  23-12-2017 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Will Grigg scores a hat-trick as Wigan romp to a club-record victory over Oxford at the Kassam Stadium.
  
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• Manchester City beat Bournemouth 4-0

  23-12-2017 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Sergio Aguero is a "legend" who will "decide his own future" after the Argentina striker helps his side thrash Bournemouth.
  
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• Rochdale 1-1 Walsall

  23-12-2017 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Maz Kouhyar scores a late equaliser as Walsall snatch a point on a difficult playing surface at Rochdale.
  
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• Pensioner rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car being chased by police

  23-12-2017 19:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 69-year-old woman was treated at the scene for minor injuries
  
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• Tony Walsh tribute to North West from Blackpool Tower

  23-12-2017 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Tony Walsh, who spoke at the Manchester bombing vigil, looks ahead after a difficult year.
  
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• Bromley 1-1 Macclesfield Town

  23-12-2017 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Macclesfield Town stay two points clear at the top of the National League table after drawing at Bromley.
  
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• Peterborough United 3-0 Bury

  23-12-2017 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Danny Lloyd scores twice as Peterborough United beat Bury to achieve back-to-back wins for the first time since August.
  
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• Premiership: Sale Sharks 32-9 Bath

  23-12-2017 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  An excellent second-half showing sees Sale dent Bath's top four ambitions with a bonus-point victory.
  
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• What were the must-have Christmas toys over the last 30 years - and how many did you have?

  23-12-2017 18:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From Batmobiles and GameBoys to Bratz dolls and Beyblades, these gifts from yesteryear should ring a few jingle bells...
  
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• Manchester's top chefs on mistakes everyone makes when cooking Christmas dinner - and how to avoid them

  23-12-2017 18:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Top chefs explain how to avoid dry turkey and soggy sprouts
  
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• What it's like at Christmas down at Reddish Vale High School farm

  23-12-2017 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Reddish Vale High School in Stockport is the only one in Greater Manchester with its own working farm
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Cardiff City

  23-12-2017 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Two late goals condemn Cardiff City to a fourth defeat of the season as Bolton boost their fight to avoid Championship relegation.
  
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• Harpurhey murder investigation: 'Beautiful, kind and caring' Niki Campbell named as woman found dead

  23-12-2017 16:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have said they aren't looking for anyone else in connection with the death of two people
  
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• What time does the Manchester Metrolink run over Christmas?

  23-12-2017 16:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester Metrolink will run over Christmas time. Will there be trams on Christmas Day? Everything you need to know
  
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• Tina Malone admits possessing cocaine during pantomime performance for kids

  23-12-2017 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Shameless star was arrested at a theatre after 'she heard a rumour police had been tipped off she was using cocaine'
  
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• Joe Thompson: Rochdale midfielder returns to action after recovering from cancer

  23-12-2017 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson returns to football after recovering from cancer for a second time.
  
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• Harpurhey murder investigation: Tributes at scene as police confirm they aren't looking for anyone else over death of man and woman

  23-12-2017 15:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “My heart goes out to the families at what is undoubtedly an incredibly difficult time."
  
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• Celebrity Christmas lists - we ask Manchester's famous faces what they'll be asking for from Santa

  23-12-2017 14:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Liam Fray, Tina O'Brien, Cath Tyldesley, Rowetta and Real Housewives... We ask Manchester's famous faces what they're hoping for this Christmas
  
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• The best Christmas 2017 TV shows and films

  23-12-2017 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing, Bake Off and more - and your full TV Christmas schedules
  
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• 'I remember telling him to just kill me': A survivor of one of the worst cases of domestic abuse you will ever read about has told her story

  23-12-2017 13:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Rooks, from Cardiff, wants people to know what happened to her in the hope that some good can come out of it. WARNING: Her story contains some graphic description and pictures
  
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• Sait Mboob death: Two more charged with Moss Side murder

  23-12-2017 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  The men were arrested after the fatal stabbing of Sait Mboob, 18, in Manchester in August.
  
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• When three men did a runner from a Shudehill taxi without paying, they hadn't counted on instant karma

  23-12-2017 13:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "No paperwork, no waiting for compensation. Swift poetic justice'
  
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• Sevilla explain extortionate Manchester United ticket prices

  23-12-2017 12:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Man Utd fans have been left outraged over the ticket prices for the Sevilla away game and the La Liga club have explained the costing.
  
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• Two men charged with murder of Sait Mboob, teenager killed in Moss Side 'street fight'

  23-12-2017 12:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Eleven other people were arrested and have been bailed
  
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• Manchester City Under-12s win inaugural Prospects Cup in Florida

  23-12-2017 12:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City Under-12s win the Prospects Cup in Florida by beating US side Weston Soccer Club 3-0.
  
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• Bromley v Macclesfield Town

  23-12-2017 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Bromley and Macclesfield Town.
  
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• All the supermarket breakfasts tried, tested and rated - which is the best?

  23-12-2017 12:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We try breakfast at Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose - and it's a mixed bag...
  
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• Plymouth Argyle v Oldham Athletic

  23-12-2017 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Plymouth Argyle and Oldham Athletic.
  
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• Peterborough United v Bury

  23-12-2017 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Peterborough United and Bury.
  
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• Oxford United v Wigan Athletic

  23-12-2017 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Oxford United and Wigan Athletic.
  
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• London Zoo fire: One member of staff treated for smoke inhalation, one aardvark unaccounted for

  23-12-2017 11:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Part of nearby animal petting area was also affected although at this stage we don't know if any animals were involved."
  
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• What happens when you ask your phone if Santa is real?

  23-12-2017 11:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We all know Father Christmas is real, but what happens when little ones start questioning the big man
  
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• Review: Baekdu piles up the Korean flavours in another Stockport restaurant winner

  23-12-2017 10:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A restaurant where you can pitch up all night, eat your weight in grilled meat and sink more beers than you intended to. What's not to like?
  
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• This stunning 300-year-old manor is up for sale - and it comes with its own woodland

  23-12-2017 09:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Old Falinge, in Rochdale, was built some time in the early 1720s, the six-bedroom Grade II-listed building is thought to be the sixth oldest home in the town
  
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• Children's TV shows not to miss this Christmas 2017

  23-12-2017 08:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  From festive favourite The Snowman, to the much-anticipated premiere of David Walliams' Ratburger, here are some must-see shows for the kids this Christmas
  
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• A story of resilience - how First Chop brewery owner is on track to make £1m a year after his business went up in flames

  23-12-2017 08:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Salford-based brewery has recently agreed its first exporting deal to a distributor in Italy, marking a phenomenal turnaround for the company.
  
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