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• Raheem Sterling: Man City players are being 'butchered' by bad tackles

  02-02-2018 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  England winger Raheem Sterling claims his Manchester City team-mates are being "butchered" by bad tackles.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 1-0 Bristol City

  02-02-2018 23:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Sammy Ameobi's fine goal helps pull Bolton out of the Championship relegation zone with a win against Bristol City.
  
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• Jailed - the mosque terror attack killer radicalised by Rochdale grooming scandal and the Manchester Arena bomb

  02-02-2018 23:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Darren Osborne drove a van into worshippers at a mosque in a bid to sow ‘long-lasting terror among the Muslim population’
  
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• Super League: Salford Red Devils 12-40 Wigan Warriors

  02-02-2018 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Wigan score five second-half tries as they ease to victory at Salford in Super League.
  
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• Former Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote in epic rant following cryptic tweet from ex Sean Ward

  02-02-2018 22:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Georgia did not hold back on Twitter after Sean appeared to throw some shade
  
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• Coronation Street fans' horror as Carla sleeps with Daniel

  02-02-2018 21:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Carla found a saucy diversion from her kidney transplant hell by bedding Daniel on Corrie
  
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• Victorian nymphs painting back on display after censorship row

  02-02-2018 20:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester Art Gallery is to reinstate the JW Waterhouse work after a backlash over its removal.
  
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• Aspiring air hostess stashed handgun and bullets in her bedroom for boyfriend

  02-02-2018 20:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Alicja Kolkowska, 19, was arrested after her stepfather contacted police when he discovered the Browning .22 calibre pistol in a drawer while cleaning her room
  
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• Plans to build whole new town on greenbelt land get £10m boost and government backing

  02-02-2018 20:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The area's MP called it a ‘welcome step’ in addressing Greater Manchester’s housing crisis - but green space campaigners are angry
  
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• Cockroach infestation closes staff restaurant kitchen at Stepping Hill hospital

  02-02-2018 20:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Essential deep cleaning' is taking place in the kitchen which serves visitors and workers at the hospital
  
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• Video game fans dressed as security guards to try and snatch a child from school - hoping to be real-life 'heroes'

  02-02-2018 19:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tariq Alsamaan, 21 and Carlton Tebbs, 22, spent weeks on Skype discussing an elaborate plan to snatch a child before putting on disguises and luring a pupil from his classroom
  
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• As a schoolboy is robbed by a gang of hooded youths, police ask: "Do you know where your kids are at night?"

  02-02-2018 19:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old had been riding his bike along a bridleway between Ashbrook Road and Oldham Road in Springhead, Saddleworth, when he was confronted by five older boys.
  
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• Almost two million people owed up to over £50 refunds after officials overcharged them - are you one of them?

  02-02-2018 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Minister of Justice has said that hundreds of thousands of Brits could be eligible for a refund of up to £54
  
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• Exploding coconut 'sent fear' through crematorium staff

  02-02-2018 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  TV remotes, alcohol and golf clubs have also been placed inside coffins due for cremation.
  
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• Spice Girls reunion as all five girls pictured back together

  02-02-2018 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Friendship never ends" says Victoria Beckham as she shares snap on her Instagram
  
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• Macclesfield Town apologise for late wages: Staff to be paid on 5 February

  02-02-2018 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Macclesfield say they will pay their players and staff January's wages on Monday, 5 February, apologising for the delay.
  
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• A new £10m flood basin will keep 2,000 homes in Salford safe

  02-02-2018 18:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Boxing Day floods devastated parts of the city in 2015 after heavy rainfall began on Christmas Day and continued for 36 hours
  
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• Stormzy, Helen Flanagan and other famous faces back fund set up in memory of couple killed in Arena bombing

  02-02-2018 18:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust, which aims to help aspiring performers and sports men and women ‘achieve their dreams’
  
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• Chris Hill: Warrington Wolves captain leaves match early and sees daughter's birth in full kit

  02-02-2018 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Warrington captain Chris Hill watches his daughter's birth still wearing his strip after leaving midway through his side's defeat by Leeds.
  
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• Inside Manchester's new £100-a-year members' bar and co-working space The Daisy

  02-02-2018 18:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Prospective members must follow the bar on Instagram and have their profile assessed to join
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Has Phelan's exit been revealed?

  02-02-2018 18:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Does the twisted builder die following his reign of terror on Corrie?
  
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• This unique piece of artwork has been stolen from Afflecks Palace

  02-02-2018 18:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 'Sugar Skull' created by Christian Taylor was taken from the Northern Quarter Gallery during a distraction theft
  
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• Inspirational runner Dawn Nisbet to take on half-marathon at the Great Manchester Run

  02-02-2018 17:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dawn, whose picture went  viral when she was photographed finishing last in Oldham parkrun’s 5K event, has gone on to become an inspirational figure in the running community
  
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• Banning artworks such as Hylas and the Nymphs is a long, slippery slope | Letters

  02-02-2018 17:53
  Readers respond to Manchester Art Gallery’s decision to remove JW Waterhouse’s painting from its wallsIn suggesting that #MeToo legitimises her removal of an iconic painting from public view, Clare Gannaway insults those who contributed to that initiative in order to shed light on hidden criminal practices (Art or soft porn? Unease as gallery removes painting, 1 February). The claim that this act is “about challenging us” and “not about censorship” is unconvin
  
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• Mum of girl who died after choking at nursery shares mental health torment

  02-02-2018 17:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joanne Thompson wants to encourage other people to speak out and seek help
  
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• Mum of baby girl who died after choking at nursery shares mental health torment

  02-02-2018 17:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joanne Thompson wants to encourage other people to speak out and seek help
  
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• This weekend's cinema reviews including Winchester, Phantom Thread, Den Of Thieves and 12 Strong

  02-02-2018 17:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Damon Smith reviews the latest cinema releases from the past week
  
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• Antony Cotton says show must go on after breaking ribs in training for Dancing On Ice

  02-02-2018 17:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Coronation Street star was injured after he and his partner Brandee fell on the ice
  
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• Removing nymphs from a gallery opens a fresh perspective. It’s not censorship | Gilane Tawadros

  02-02-2018 17:15
  In taking down a mediocre, semi-pornographic Victorian painting, Manchester Art Gallery invited public responses to a question that some critics do not want askedSome years ago, the artist Sonia Boyce concealed from view an entire gallery of ethnographic objects in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. The collection had been built up over a number of years, chiefly as a result of donations from local residents, many of whom had served as officers or foot soldiers of the British empire. Hidden behi
  
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• Removing nymphs from a gallery is provocative – but does not merit contempt | Gilane Tawadros

  02-02-2018 17:15
  In taking down a mediocre, semi-pornographic Victorian painting, Manchester Art Gallery invited public responses to a question that some critics do not want askedSome years ago, the artist Sonia Boyce concealed from view an entire gallery of ethnographic objects in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. The collection had been built up over a number of years, chiefly as a result of donations from local residents, many of whom had served as officers or foot soldiers of the British empire. Hidden behi
  
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• Prof Robert Winston accused of 'shaming' loud passenger

  02-02-2018 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Professor Robert Winston has sparked a debate after posting photos of a fellow train passenger
  
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• Sait Mboob murder: Teen given life for Moss Side killing

  02-02-2018 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Emil Bell, 17, murdered 18-year-old Sait Mboob in Moss Side during a dispute between rival gangs.
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother star Malika all smiles as she dines out in Manchester ahead of the final

  02-02-2018 16:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Khloe Kardashian's best friend headed to Rio Ferdinand's restaurant Rosso
  
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• First picture of the teenage boy who murdered Sait Mboob

  02-02-2018 15:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emil Bell, 17, was today found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Sait in Moss Side after a trial at Manchester Crown Court
  
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• Family of missing Bernard Gaunt 'beside themselves with worry' as search continues

  02-02-2018 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 51-year-old was last seen at Yeoman Hey Reservoir in Saddleworth at 2.30pm on Saturday
  
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• Police hunt 'flasher' in balaclava who exposed himself to women and girls at bus stop

  02-02-2018 15:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The worrying incident happened outside the Wigan Life Centre in Wigan town centre
  
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• Spot the difference: The bizarre stand-off over 'significant changes' to plans for a controversial Northern Quarter hotel

  02-02-2018 15:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There's a planning application for a hotel going before councillors next week, and it's very, very, very familiar
  
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• If you receive this threatening text from the DVLA you should ignore it

  02-02-2018 14:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you've received a text claiming to be from the DVLA which asks for your personal details, you should ignore it - this is what it looks like
  
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• Masked men tied pensioner up and locked her in bathroom before stealing cash

  02-02-2018 14:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The trio of men smashed through the patio doors of the victim’s house in Heaton Moor, Stockport
  
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• Teenager found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Sait Mboob in Moss Side

  02-02-2018 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old, who is alleged to have been a member of the Ardwick and Longsight-based 7M gang, is due to be sentenced today. We'll bring you the latest from court
  
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• The best romantic hotels near Manchester

  02-02-2018 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Whether it's city centre or country retreat - these boutique hotels in and around Manchester are perfect for a romantic escape
  
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• Something pretty exceptional

  02-02-2018 13:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Steve Howarth tries out a fast Volvo estate that can also zap your fuel bills
  
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• Takeaway deals you don't want to miss this weekend in Manchester

  02-02-2018 13:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Ordering in? Here we go, we've prepped some nice cash saving deals just for you!
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: February 2 to 4

  02-02-2018 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Our pick of what's on this weekend in Manchester, from gigs and club nights to comedy, theatre and more
  
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• Police and mountain rescue team save man from sinking into moorland bog

  02-02-2018 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  His walking companion called for help on his mobile phone
  
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• No insurance and no licence... the hit-and-run driver who killed a mother of two while fleeing the police

  02-02-2018 13:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Damian Raeburn killed charity fundraiser Susan Shaw on Boxing Day. He's written her family a letter to apologise
  
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• Heart patient in a stolen Porsche led police on 90mph chase through south Manchester after being paid £300 by a 'man in a pub'

  02-02-2018 12:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Brian Dickson was chased by the police for five miles - then tried to escape on foot, but collapsed after just 10 yards
  
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• Scared and upset: Disabled woman's nightmare journey to hospital after being told ambulance can't take wheelchair

  02-02-2018 12:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'There are some wheelchairs which we are not able to safely secure in our ambulances'
  
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• Convicted drug dealer who is on the run could be in Manchester

  02-02-2018 11:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Shoaib, 27, from Peterborough, has been found guilty of being concerned in the supply of cocaine, heroin and cannabis; possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin; and possession of criminal property
  
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• Elderly women scrimped and saved for their holidays... and this thief betrayed them and their whole community

  02-02-2018 10:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bryn Hackley, 47, of Bolton admitted fraud and theft at Manchester Magistrates Court
  
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