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• Jose Mourinho: Man Utd plucked 'juicy orange' Alexis Sanchez from top of tree

  25-01-2018 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester United plucked the 'roundest and juiciest orange from the top of the tree' by signing Alexis Sanchez, says Jose Mourinho.
  
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• Police launch murder investigation after man's body found in house

  25-01-2018 23:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers were called to a property in Levens Place, Ince, Wigan, shortly before 11am on Thursday morning following reports that a man had died
  
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• Jay Fulton: Wigan Athletic sign midfielder on loan from Swansea City

  25-01-2018 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Wigan Athletic sign midfielder Jay Fulton on loan from Premier League side Swansea City until the end of the season.
  
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• Fetish club DJ who collected animal porn and indecent images of children was caught when he left images on USB stick

  25-01-2018 22:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  David Dawson, 48, who was known as ‘Dave the Butcher’ and ran ‘Kage Club’ events in Bury, had provided the music at the Sunday night event where bondage clothes are worn and hot wax is dripped onto revellers
  
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• Woman who paid £180 for a smear test after GP surgery cancelled her appointment ends up with the SAME doctor at a private clinic five miles away

  25-01-2018 21:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sherrie Osbiston lost her friend to cervical cancer and feels the system is failing women
  
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• 'The funniest, cheekiest and most lovable little girl' - Mum's heartbreaking tribute after death of toddler Ella-Rose

  25-01-2018 21:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pagan Clover issued a heart-breaking tribute to her 22-month-old daughter Ella-Rose who died in hospital after paramedics were called to an address in Wythenshawe on Sunday
  
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• 'I was terrified to go for my smear test, when I finally went, doctors found I had abnormal cells'

  25-01-2018 20:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  M.E.N. reporter Sam Yarwood explains why you should never miss your smear test appointment - but a third of women in Greater Manchester do  
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Manchester United manager signs new contract to 2020

  25-01-2018 20:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho signs a new contract with the Premier League club.
  
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• Former Manchester City player channelled large amounts of cash through ‘professional’ network of money launderers

  25-01-2018 20:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ryan McDowell and his cronies delivered piles of drugs cash stuffed into suitcases and bin bags to other criminals – who used a technique known as ‘cuckoo smurfing’ to make it disappear
  
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• What is the Doomsday clock? Why has it moved closer to 'apocalypse'?

  25-01-2018 19:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What is the Doomsday Clock? Why has it moved the closest to midnight for the first time in over 50 years?
  
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• Greater Manchester Police analyst 'at a loss' over road death

  25-01-2018 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  A "very careful" police analyst could not say why he hit a woman with his car, a court hears.
  
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• Maggie Oliver claims conversations about police and poverty on Celebrity Big Brother were edited out

  25-01-2018 19:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  She said footage of her conversations about social issues were never shown, but she said the experiences was 'great' and she had 'no regrets'
  
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• Dream job? Coronation Street bosses are looking for new storyline writers

  25-01-2018 19:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Think you can come up with Corrie storylines for a living? Then soap bosses want to hear from you!
  
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• Man diagnosed with leukaemia when he was just three thanks transplant medics by tackling Great Manchester Run

  25-01-2018 19:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Nothing I do will ever be able to repay them for giving me a second chance at life, but I wanted to take part in the run to say thank you"
  
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• The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to the 'apocalypse' but what exactly is it?

  25-01-2018 18:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What is the Doomsday Clock? Why has it moved the closest to midnight for the first time in over 50 years?
  
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• East Manchester neighbourhood close to Etihad Stadium to be transformed

  25-01-2018 18:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Ben Street area of Clayton will soon have more affordable housing for low-income families. Run-down homes will also be given a facelift
  
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• A 220-year-old pub said to be haunted by its former landlady is up for sale

  25-01-2018 18:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former landlady of the Owd Betts pub, on the moors above Rochdale, is said to be heard walking the corridors and keeping an eye on the staff
  
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• Stunning Gorton Monastery to be transformed into a cinema over Valentine's weekend

  25-01-2018 18:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The site was once listed as one of the world’s 100 most endangered sites, alongside the Taj Mahal.
  
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• Boy, 15, charged after security guard allegedly shot in face with BB gun

  25-01-2018 18:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The security guard escaped serious injury and is now said to be recovering following an alleged incident at the Rochdale Exchange shopping centre in Rochdale town centre on Wednesday
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by ‘gross negligence’ almost eight years after death of former model

  25-01-2018 18:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives said they ‘haven’t stopped’ investigating young mum Rebecca Wilson’s death in Stockport and revealed ‘new information’ has been received
  
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• There's a Harry Potter festival coming to Stockport and it's fancy dress

  25-01-2018 18:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Harry Potter Book 'Fantastic Beasts' event will host a whole day of Potter themed events and workshops
  
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• What is being done to help the homeless in Greater Manchester?

  25-01-2018 17:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester has nearly twice as many rough sleepers as Birmingham and almost three times that of Liverpool - so what's being done to tackle the problem?
  
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• U2 add extra Manchester Arena date to 2018 UK - how to buy tickets

  25-01-2018 17:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Plus a handy Manchester Arena seating plan and how to get tickets for the huge Live Nation show
  
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• U2 2018 UK tour at Manchester Arena - how to buy tickets

  25-01-2018 17:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Plus a handy Manchester Arena seating plan and how to get tickets for the huge Live Nation show
  
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• Where to buy Britney Spears tickets to her UK tour 2018 date at Manchester Arena

  25-01-2018 17:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Britney Spears is coming to Manchester, Scarborough, Glasgow and London this summer as she brings her Piece of Me tour to the UK
  
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• Former civil servant suing government department after ‘highly sensitive’ medical information reportedly revealed in email

  25-01-2018 17:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lawyers for Aftab Marchant have issued High Court proceedings against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and are seeking damages of up to £50,000
  
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• Ambulance overturns after smashing into van while on 999 call

  25-01-2018 16:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nobody was hurt following the crash on Hollywood Way in Stockport on Wednesday night
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing tour 2018 at Manchester Arena - tickets, stage times, seating plan and parking

  25-01-2018 16:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 2018 live show sees Darcey Bussell join Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli as judges, with Ore Oduba coming back as host.
  
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• Watch Musical.ly and YouTube stars Max and Harvey play Mr and Mrs ahead of Manchester gig

  25-01-2018 16:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The twin brothers are bringing their first official tour to the city next month
  
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• Man who lost tooth in unprovoked attack at Victoria Station appeals for help to find attacker

  25-01-2018 15:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Andrew Timmins was knocked to the floor by a single-punch at the busy train station
  
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• The Spirit of Eilidh to take to the skies in memory of Scottish teen killed in Arena blast

  25-01-2018 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Eilidh MacLeod, from the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, died and her friend Laura MacIntyre was severely injured
  
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• Manchester's former Grinch bar site to reopen as new Korean barbecue restaurant

  25-01-2018 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The team behind Ban di Bul on St Peter's Square have applied for a licence for a new barbecue restaurant and bar
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Alexis Sanchez swaps 'fantastic' Arsenal for 'giant' Man Utd

  25-01-2018 15:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Alexis Sanchez moves from a "fantastic club to a giant club" by joining Manchester United from Arsenal, says Jose Mourinho.
  
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• Corrie boss Kieran Roberts makes surprise cameo as goodbye to soap - and does it hint at Phelan's demise?

  25-01-2018 15:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Outgoing Coronation Street executive producer Kieran Roberts made a surprise cameo as a builder on the soap - and fans think it may hint at Phelan's demise
  
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• Clerics will be trained to deal with suspicious packages sent to churches, mosques and synagogues

  25-01-2018 14:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Religious leaders working to tackle hate crime will work with the fire service to learn how to react if they receive a suspicious package
  
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• Bolton University vice chancellor was at the controversial President's Club fundraiser in London: Here's what he has to say about it...

  25-01-2018 14:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Prof George Holmes says he spoke to an event team leader 'expressing his concern that some of her staff were uncomfortable'
  
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• Lenny Kravitz announces Manchester date on 2018 UK tour - here's how to get tickets

  25-01-2018 14:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The US singer songwriter is bringing his Raise Vibration Tour to the UK for three live dates this summer
  
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• GIANT Lego animals to bring wild adventure trail to life for Manchester kids

  25-01-2018 14:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An enormous otter, a flamingo and a kingfisher are among the humongous models
  
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• Police called to primary school in 'knifeman' scare as GMP say woman had 'spent the night drinking and taking cocaine'

  25-01-2018 14:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'I instantly saw she needed help. She was shaking and crying and claiming she was being chased by a man with a knife.'
  
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• Burglar broke into doctor's house, demanded champagne, then terrorised her for an hour

  25-01-2018 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  During the raid Thomas Thynne was heard on the phone saying ‘they’ve give me the wrong address’, and ‘I thought they were Asian’
  
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• Police warning over the suburb targeted by jewellery thieves because it's smack between three motorways

  25-01-2018 13:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Burglary gangs have targeted a Salford suburb which has an easy getaway route to a string of motorways
  
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• Spice Girl Geri Horner dances through Castlefield with 100 singers for new BBC entertainment show

  25-01-2018 13:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Spice Girl Geri Halliwell was joined by 100 singers to film the promo for new BBC entertainment show All Together Now all through Castlefield
  
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• Chinese New Year 2018 Manchester - when is Chinese New Year, what's happening, and where?

  25-01-2018 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chinese New Year 2018 is the year of the dog - here's how Manchester will be celebrating
  
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• Teenager accused of killing Sait Mboob in '7M gang' attack to give evidence in murder trial - live from court

  25-01-2018 12:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jurors have been shown rap videos posted on YouTube, which prosecutors say they used to establish their status as a Manchester gang, boasting that they would ‘take control’ of Longsight and Moss Side
  
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• El Gato Negro lines up two more Manchester restaurants - including Ancoats site

  25-01-2018 12:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The acclaimed King Street tapas restaurant is set to expand with two more openings in the pipeline
  
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• The incredible moment magnet fishermen found a cash box full of money in a 'dumped safe hotspot' under the M60

  25-01-2018 12:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Friends Michael Bradley and Ashley Johnson have pulled up safes, cash registers and even Nazi coins
  
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• The number of rough sleepers in Greater Manchester has gone up by 40pc in 12 months

  25-01-2018 11:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Just seven people were recorded as sleeping rough in the city centre in 2010 - this year it is 94
  
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• Councillor 'made up mythical man called Tom to take the blame for child abuse images' - court told

  25-01-2018 10:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Primary school teacher Matthew Sephton, 42, of Altrincham, is standing trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
  
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• Mugged for their Armani, Gucci and Nike: Teenagers dragged along road, kicked and punched by thugs who stole their clothes

  25-01-2018 10:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'He got him on the floor and kicked him in the head, and then dragged him by the scruff of the neck up the road back to his dad in the van. My son was crying and screaming'
  
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• Bluedot 2018 line up to feature Chemical Brothers, The Flaming Lips and Future Islands - how to get tickets

  25-01-2018 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The long weekend - which mixes music with science, will also feature live experiments, expert talks and immersive artworks, as well as a packed comedy line up.
  
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