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• Wigan Athletic 3-0 Bournemouth

  17-01-2018 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  League One leaders Wigan produce an FA Cup third-round shock as they claim a deserved home victory over Premier League Bournemouth.
  
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• Martin Platt to make a dramatic return to Coronation Street

  17-01-2018 23:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie legend Martin hasn't been seen in Weatherfield for 13 years
  
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• Almost Famous faces health and safety probe over death of a customer with severe allergies

  17-01-2018 23:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shahida Shahid’s family blasted ‘systemic failures’ after an inquest into her death in 2015 came to an end on Tuesday.
  
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• You could get paid to travel the world and there's only one small catch

  17-01-2018 22:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Compare the Market are offering one lucky person the chance to travel the globe for a year and document their adventures, as long as you are of a certain age
  
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• Coronation Street viewers are LOVING little Ruby Dobbs. Who plays Tyrone's daughter?

  17-01-2018 22:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sassy Ruby is amusing Corrie fans with her cheeky back-chat
  
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• Parents warned after man commits 'lewd act' in front of children near Priestnall School in Stockport

  17-01-2018 22:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Priestnall School issued a warning to parents and students on Wednesday morning which included advice on how to keep safe.
  
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• Littleborough explosion: Rochdale factory damaged in blast

  17-01-2018 21:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Two fire engines and three specialist vehicles are at the scene of the blast in Rochdale.
  
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• Secret location for women's rights debate amid fears that activists will disrupt it

  17-01-2018 21:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Women’s Place UK, who are hosting the discussion, claim similar meetings have been disrupted or cancelled as a result of trans activists ‘harassing’ venue owners
  
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• Coronation Street fans stunned as Eva "fast tracks" baby scan - and reveals who's the daddy

  17-01-2018 21:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pregnant Eva managed to discover the identity of the father of her baby on Corrie after questioning if it was Aidan or Adam
  
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• Phil Neville: Former Man Utd player 'excited' by England women discussions

  17-01-2018 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Phil Neville says becoming England women's head coach would be the "best job" he could ask for as he looks set to be given the role.
  
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• LIVE updates: Emergency services at scene after reports of explosion at a factory in Rochdale

  17-01-2018 21:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Photographs shared on social media showed several fire crews outside a factory, with damage visible to the side of the building.
  
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• Hundreds of thousands of people are falling for this Instagram scam - don't be one of them

  17-01-2018 20:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An Instagram scam is claiming giftcards at ASOS for thousands of users, needless to say, it's not true
  
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• Christie hospital fire: Manchester blaze 'caused by welding'

  17-01-2018 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Helix Roofing, which did the work, says it was "unlikely" to have caused the blaze in Manchester.
  
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• Man repeatedly stabbed in 'extremely violent assault' might have been involved in row over selling a car

  17-01-2018 20:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 40-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment after the attack on Matthews Street in West Gorton
  
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• "No matter how badly they treat us, or frustrated we get, we just keep going" - mental health nurse reveals the effect of A&E pressures on frontline staff

  17-01-2018 19:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "We’re working longer shifts, working more days just to make ends meet. And the sad truth is, people are leaving A&E because it is too much"
  
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• Jury hears teen 'thought he would die in gang attack' which led to the death of Sait Mboob in Moss Side

  17-01-2018 19:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The witness gave evidence at the trial of a 17-year-old boy who is accused of murdering Sait Mboob in Moss Side last August
  
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• 'I thought I was going to die' – teenager stabbed in same attack as Sait Mboob had ring finger partially amputated, court told

  17-01-2018 19:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The witness gave evidence at the trial of a 17-year-old boy who is accused of murdering Sait Mboob in Moss Side last August
  
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• Every household in Greater Manchester is going to be charged around £10 to pay for the mayor

  17-01-2018 19:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The government allows elected mayors to add their own charges to council tax bills in order to pay for certain direct costs related to their role
  
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• We might never know the truth about the death of a dad whose body was found in a canal, says coroner

  17-01-2018 18:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The dad-of-one, 46, was last seen by his wife Lee-Anne buying six cans of cider from their local off-licence, in Marland, Rochdale, on the night of Friday, July 21 last year
  
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• The Light clocks up nearly 33,000 visitors in its first month

  17-01-2018 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The cinema is part of Stockport's £45m Redrock development
  
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• Barry Bennell trial: 'Manchester City knew about abuse'

  17-01-2018 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  An alleged victim of ex-football coach Barry Bennell says a chief scout was aware of abuse claims.
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother's Amanda Barrie remembers World War II and watching "Manchester burning"

  17-01-2018 17:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Celebrity Big Brother housemate and Coronation Street favourite opens up about her terrifying memories of the Blitz
  
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• Gary Speed 'took own life' after being coached by Barry Bennell, court hears

  17-01-2018 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Bolton, Everton, Leeds and Wales international was found dead at his home in 2011, at the age of 42
  
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• Abuse victim tells court 'Gary Speed one of four who took own life' after being coached by Barry Bennell

  17-01-2018 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Bolton, Everton, Leeds and Wales international was found dead at his home in 2011, at the age of 42
  
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• Two hurt as Vauxhall Astra hits wall and overturns in Chadderton

  17-01-2018 17:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One person fled from the scene while two others were treated by paramedics
  
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• Cause of The Christie fire is finally revealed – as never-before-seen pictures of damage are released

  17-01-2018 16:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The multi-million pound fire at the Paterson building caused devastating damage to the building and spurred on a massive fundraising effort
  
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• When is the Celebrity Big Brother 2018 final?

  17-01-2018 16:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Date for the CBB final has been announced - and it's a shocker
  
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• Tesco delays controversial change to Clubcard Vouchers after backlash from shoppers

  17-01-2018 16:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shoppers were angered after being told they'll no longer get four times the value of their vouchers with Clubcard boost
  
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• New names added to Redrock Stockport line up

  17-01-2018 16:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bar operator Loungers and The Gym Group are the latest to take space in the new centre
  
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• Rio Ferdinand hilariously trolled over his 'early morning' workout claims

  17-01-2018 16:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tickled Instagram followers believe the Man Utd legend has made an epic gaffe with training clips of him and girlfriend Kate Wright
  
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• Catalan restaurant and bar Tast plans to succeed on King Street - in the spot where two other restaurants failed

  17-01-2018 16:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Catalan restaurant follows in the footsteps of Suri and Quill, which both closed less than a year into trading
  
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• Photo taken by father moments before he was murdered helped catch killer

  17-01-2018 16:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lee Walker, 33, has been jailed for life after he fatally stabbed 38-year-old Shaun Murphy in the heart, while the dad-of-one was sat in the driver’s seat of his car in Wythenshawe
  
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• A Harry Potter afternoon tea has launched near Manchester - and it's every bit as magical as you'd imagine

  17-01-2018 16:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The interactive event is hosted by 'characters' from the film and includes broomstick training and witchcraft
  
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• Dad learns the hard way why you should never play the airplane game with your baby after a feed

  17-01-2018 16:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  His mum knew exactly what dad was in for – and set the camera rolling
  
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• Two unexploded World War II bombs discovered on building site

  17-01-2018 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The building site has been evacuated twice this morning due to the separate discoveries
  
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• The last trams will be an HOUR later on Sundays - and Metrolink are promising more platforms, more carriages and better airport links

  17-01-2018 15:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are big changes coming into force on the Metrolink network from January 28
  
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• GMP detectives who worked the night of the Arena bomb organise charity ball in aid of We Love Manchester fund

  17-01-2018 14:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Comedian Dave Spikey, DJ Clint Boon and Miss Manchester Zoe Dale are all confirmed to attend
  
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• Gemma Atkinson cosies up to dancer Gorka Marquez during Strictly Live 2018 tour rehearsals

  17-01-2018 14:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Former Emmerdale actress was seen with her arm around the hunky dancer as they enjoyed drinks with their Strictly Come Dancing co-stars
  
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• Aircraft engineer who smashed Mercedes into takeaway while drunk avoids jail

  17-01-2018 14:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Aamir Patel was three times the drink drive limit after downing vodka and orange juice - driving into the curry house, then two cars
  
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• London’s museums should send more of their treasures north | Ian Blatchford

  17-01-2018 13:59
  Stephenson’s Rocket and Tim Peake’s spacecraft are blasting out of the cultural comfort zone to inspire people all over the UK – and more should follow• Ian Blatchford is director of the Science Museum GroupWithout culture, Albert Camus wrote, society “is but a jungle”. As we navigate the tangle of issues that have grown around Donald Trump and Brexit we need culture’s ability to bring us together, but we should also be alive to the reality that it can be
  
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• The Marks and Spencer Valentine's meal deal 2018 is here: M&S reveals dine in for two for £20

  17-01-2018 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you're planning a night in for Valentine's Day, M&S want to tempt you with a very upmarket meal deal - and a box of chocolates.
  
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• One in 12 children living in care in Manchester has a drug or alcohol problem

  17-01-2018 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Data released by the Department of Education (DfE) shows that of the 900-plus youngsters currently in care in the city, 9 per cent have fallen victim to substance abuse
  
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• One in 12 parents raising their children as vegan, despite some kids wanting to eat meat says new study

  17-01-2018 13:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  With Veganuary in full swing, it seems more adults are making the plant-based choice for their kids
  
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• Live from court: Stabbed person gives evidence of trial of boy accused of murdering 18-year-old Sait Mboob

  17-01-2018 13:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, has gone on trial accused of murdering Sait in Moss Side
  
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• Live from court: Stabbed person gives evidence at trial of boy accused of murdering 18-year-old Sait Mboob

  17-01-2018 13:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, has gone on trial accused of murdering Sait in Moss Side
  
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• The moment a 13.5 tonne footbridge is removed as part of work on new Trafford Centre tram line

  17-01-2018 12:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Incredible video footage shows the demolition of the 14 metre long bridge at the current stop to make way for the new £350m Trafford Park line
  
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• Hour-by-hour weather guide for where you live as rain, snow and wind is forecast

  17-01-2018 12:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here is what the weather will be like where you live for the rest of the day
  
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• Want to watch TV if you're in hospital? It could cost you as much as an average Sky package

  17-01-2018 12:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We asked each of Greater Manchester’s NHS trusts how much a patient would have to pay for just one day’s worth of television
  
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• These are the damaged roads in Oldham that are finally going to be fixed

  17-01-2018 12:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The town hall is set to pump £6.2m into repair works this year - on top of the £20m spent since 2011
  
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• Carer pulled Huntington's Disease sufferer 'like rag doll' and put her outside to get sunburned, court hears

  17-01-2018 10:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Beauty Mufakasi, from Moston, denies two counts of ill treatment or wilful neglect of Lorraine Parkin, 46, for whom she was a live-in carer, between May 29 and September 5, 2015
  
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