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• Man charged over Christmas Day murder on country lane

  29-12-2017 23:41
  Greater Manchester police detain man after Mohammed Aftab was found dead in Rochdale on Monday A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Mohammed Aftab who was found dead on a country lane on Christmas Day.Greater Manchester police said Jason Byrnes, of Waithlands Road, Rochdale, would appear before Manchester and Salford magistrates court on Saturday. Continue reading...
  
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• Female medical leaders and pioneers blaze a trail in New Year's Honours

  29-12-2017 23:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Women blazing a trail in medical research and the NHS have dominated the New Year’s Honours list in Greater Manchester
  
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• Queen's Police Medal awarded to GMP officer who has transformed mental health support

  29-12-2017 23:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  PC Adele Owen receives the royal accolade in New Year’s Honours list for her distinguished service
  
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• New Year Honours 2018: Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb knighted as Greater Manchester's community champions are recognised

  29-12-2017 23:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Barry Gibb, who grew up in Keppel Road, Chorlton, has received a Knighthood for services to music and charity.
  
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• The Queen's New Year’s Honours - the full Greater Manchester list

  29-12-2017 23:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Greater Manchester’s public servants, business people and community champions have been celebrated in the list - see them all here
  
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• New Year Honours' recognition for remarkable 40 years of public service

  29-12-2017 23:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Coun John Hudson, who represents Saddleworth South, has served the local community in a wide range of capacities for more than 40 years
  
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• Wigan Athletic 0-0 Charlton Athletic

  29-12-2017 23:24 via bbc.co.uk
  League One leaders Wigan are held to a goalless draw for the second time in four days as visitors Charlton earn a point.
  
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• Man, 26, charged with murder of Mohammed Aftab in Rochdale

  29-12-2017 23:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jason Byrnes, 26, of Waithlands Road, Rochdale, has been charged with a single count of murder, and he'll appear in court tomorrow
  
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• Doncaster Rovers 2-0 Rochdale

  29-12-2017 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Alfie May's first goal since September seals a third straight win for Doncaster as they beat visitors Rochdale 2-0.
  
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• Murder charge over Christmas Day body found in Rochdale

  29-12-2017 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  A 26-year-old man is accused of murdering Mohammed Aftab, who was found dead on Christmas Day.
  
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• Primary school loses 30 new laptops and nearly 50 iPads in devastating break-in

  29-12-2017 21:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  St Mary's RC Primary School in Levenshulme reveals it was broken into for the second time in six months
  
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• Midnight walk in memory of Walkden 'angels' who died in a house fire

  29-12-2017 21:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Organisers hope to raise money for the funerals of siblings Demi Pearson, Brandon, Lacie and Lia
  
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• Christmas Day crash: Tributes paid to 'beautiful' mother

  29-12-2017 21:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The family of a woman killed in a hit and run on Christmas Day pay tribute to her.
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Carla reveals what's wrong with her

  29-12-2017 21:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Carla Connor revealed her big secret in a showdown with friend Roy Cropper on Corrie
  
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• 'Rest in paradise beautiful': Family of mum killed in hit-and-run collision on Christmas Day pay tribute to her

  29-12-2017 20:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sharon Hamnett suffered fatal injuries when she was hit by a car moments after walking onto a pelican crossing on Oldham Road in Miles Platting
  
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• Claire's Accessories recall make-up kits due to allegations that they contain ASBESTOS

  29-12-2017 20:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Claire's Accessories have had to recall a range of make-up products due to claims in the US that they contain asbestos - which are affected?
  
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• Dog owner left traumatised after her beloved Cockerpoo is attacked

  29-12-2017 20:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Layla needed surgery after being bitten by another dog, said to be A Mastiff-type breed, while out with her owner Lindsay Moores in Bramhall
  
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• Man City's Vincent Kompany graduates with MBA

  29-12-2017 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has graduated with a Masters in Business Administration.
  
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• Missing sex offender may have fled to Greater Manchester, police fear

  29-12-2017 19:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “If anybody has seen Paul Jevons or knows of his whereabouts I would ask that they get in touch with us as soon as possible"
  
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• Shock romance for Daniel and Carla on Coronation Street?

  29-12-2017 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Viewers noticed sparks flying between the pair on Corrie
  
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• Flight from Manchester Airport diverted after passenger falls ill onboard

  29-12-2017 18:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The flight bound for Fuerteventura was diverted to Brest in France so the passenger could be taken to a local hospital
  
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• Jose Mourinho questions Jurgen Klopp after £75m Virgil van Dijk deal

  29-12-2017 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho questions Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's 2016 threat to quit rather than spend inflated transfer fees.
  
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• Family of man found dead on country lane on Christmas Day pay touching tribute to him

  29-12-2017 17:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Aftab’s family have spoken of their devastating loss, saying he had ‘respect and love for people from all walks of life’
  
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• Patrick McEleney: Oldham sign Dundalk forward on two-and-a-half-year contract

  29-12-2017 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  League One side Oldham Athletic sign Irish forward Patrick McEleney from Dundalk on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
  
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• Romelu Lukaku: United striker 'needs a rest' - Mourinho

  29-12-2017 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits striker Romelu Lukaku needs a rest but says he cannot afford to give him one.
  
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• Fears for missing Emily Summers, 14, who was last seen on Christmas Eve

  29-12-2017 16:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emily was last seen on Waverley Avenue in Kearsley, Bolton, at about 6.30pm on Sunday, December 24
  
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• Real Housewives star Christmas nightmare as her son draws on the walls of her luxury home

  29-12-2017 16:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tanya Bardsley filmed the moment she disovered the damage caused by toddler Ralphi
  
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• Manchester brewery Beatnikz Republic to open city centre craft beer bar and street food kitchen

  29-12-2017 16:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Beatnikz Republic's bar will serve its own beers alongside guest ales and a monthly-changing street food offer
  
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• Plans to fine drivers flouting smart motorway rules

  29-12-2017 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Drivers who ignore smart motorway lane restrictions could face a £100 fine from next March.
  
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• UK weather: More snow brings 'nasty' travel conditions

  29-12-2017 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Heavy snow hits parts of the UK including Scotland, where Glasgow airport suspended flights.
  
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• Five things fans REALLY want to see on Coronation Street in 2018

  29-12-2017 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  More Kate and Rana and the new Blanche Hunt? The verdicts are in from Corrie fans
  
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• Dad jailed after fraudulently claiming more than £50k in asylum support - then going on the run for two years

  29-12-2017 15:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Muhammad Nadeem, originally from Pakistan, claimed he would be destitute without support
  
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• Dad jailed after fraudulently claiming £53k in asylum support - then going on the run for two years

  29-12-2017 15:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Muhammad Nadeem, originally from Pakistan, claimed he would be destitute without support
  
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• Corrie star Lucy Fallon sparks engagement rumours

  29-12-2017 15:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans wondered if the Coronation Street favourite might be getting married to boyfriend Tom Leech
  
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• The most read Manchester restaurant reviews of 2017

  29-12-2017 14:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hidden gems, sick on the floor, pies, vegans and space age rabbit ears. They're all here. And burgers, of course...
  
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• Tameside slimmers get a treat as they hang out with Peter Andre

  29-12-2017 14:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Australian singer and TV presenter helped Slimming World consultants from Tameside celebrate a record year
  
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• Adam Thomas stuns fans with stinging blow at Emmerdale over Adam Barton exit

  29-12-2017 14:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Salford actor is leaving the soap after eight years
  
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• Guernsey plane U-turn not caused by 'lightning strike'

  29-12-2017 14:47 via bbc.co.uk
  The Guernsey aircraft apparently lost "some of its electrics" during the flight to Manchester.
  
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• Premiership: Gloucester v Sale Sharks

  29-12-2017 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Team news as Gloucester host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture at Kingsholm Stadium (15:00 GMT).
  
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• 'Our beautiful boy' - Family pay tribute to biker, 21, who died after Christmas Day crash

  29-12-2017 13:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cole Porter was described as a ‘passionate’ young man ‘who had the world at his feet’
  
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• Motorcyclist, 21, killed on Christmas Day was 'our beautiful boy'

  29-12-2017 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The family of a young motorcyclist killed in a Christmas Day crash pay tribute to their "beautiful boy".
  
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• Mayor Andy Burnham reflects on 2017 and shares his plans for Greater Manchester over the coming year

  29-12-2017 13:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'To have been elected the first ever Mayor of Greater Manchester in May was a humbling experience and I am proud to represent the people of this incredible place'
  
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• Manchester has a new inflatable fitness class where you can BOUNCE off the Christmas bulge

  29-12-2017 12:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Inflata Fitness classes at Inflata Nation in Trafford Park can burn up to 700 calories per hour as well as giving your abs a workout
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Mohammed Aftab in Rochdale

  29-12-2017 12:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Aftab's body was found on a country lane in Rochdale on December 25
  
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• Tribute to social media star Martyn Hett is unveiled in Altrincham

  29-12-2017 12:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The flamboyant 29-year-old from Stockport sadly died in the Manchester Arena bombing
  
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• Metrolink delays after taxi drives on to tracks at Victoria Station

  29-12-2017 12:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It caused delays for tram passengers, with services to Rochdale and East Didsbury being diverted via Market Street and Shudehill.
  
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• Man held over Christmas Day body found in Rochdale

  29-12-2017 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Mohammed Aftab's body was found on a country lane in Rochdale early on Christmas Day.
  
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• A three-day vegan festival is coming to Manchester in 2018

  29-12-2017 11:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Vegan Life Live will take over EventCity in April, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing ethical food, fashion and more
  
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• The famous faces and the unsung heroes from Greater Manchester who died in 2017

  29-12-2017 11:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stars from the sporting world, actors, musicians and entertainers were lost this year
  
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• Hour-by-hour forecast as snow falls in parts of Greater Manchester

  29-12-2017 11:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Some roads have been shut this morning due to snow flurries
  
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