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• Chinatown street cordoned off after reports of man bleeding on floor

  15-02-2018 23:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A cordon was placed along a stretch of pavement on Charlotte Street at its junction with St James Street near several restaurants and offices
  
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• 'Five-a-side team complete!' - Wayne Rooney posts cute picture of newborn Cass with his sons

  15-02-2018 22:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "5-a-side team complete!"
  
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• Teenager attacked with baseball bat remains critically ill in hospital

  15-02-2018 21:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old boy was left fighting for his life after he was set upon as he walked along Oatlands Road, near the junction with Portway and Minsterley Parade shops, at around 9pm on Wednesday night
  
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• Woman smashed over head with bottle outside takeaway

  15-02-2018 21:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim, in her 20s, was left lying in the middle of the street ‘injured and alone’ after the assault near the Food Factory on Bradshawgate in Bolton town centre
  
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• Binmen stage sit-in protest over planned staffing changes to waste collections

  15-02-2018 21:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Workers were told crews would have to complete their rounds with a driver and one loader, instead of the usual two
  
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• Detectives say report of attempted abduction in Urmston was 'not genuine'

  15-02-2018 19:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 17-year-old had told police a man tried to drag her down a ginnel on Thursday, February 8
  
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• Re-United! Alexis Sanchez's girlfriend Mayte Rodriguez arrives in Manchester to join Man United beau

  15-02-2018 19:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mayte Rodriguez was pictured arriving at the Lowry Hotel to join her boyfriend Alexis Sanchez after his transfer to Man United for a belated Valentine's reunion
  
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• Coronation Street star Colson Smith reveals crucial detail in Bethany Platt case that led to Craig's OCD

  15-02-2018 19:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Corrie actor was inspired by the story of a real life OCD sufferer while working on the hard-hitting storyline
  
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• Selfridges worker stole designer handbags and clothes to fund gambling habit

  15-02-2018 19:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Over the course of a month, William Townsend, who walked free from court after admitting theft from an employer, stole items worth £5,460.
  
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• Prison officers cleared of assaulting inmate who tried to throw bucket of poo at them

  15-02-2018 18:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pair, who were both supported by their families in a packed public gallery, were both found not guilty of causing actual bodily harm to Strangeways inmate Nigel Halfacre
  
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• More strikes on Northern Rail and Merseyrail

  15-02-2018 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The strikes planned for 3 March are part of the long-running dispute over the role of guards.
  
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• Why were military helicopters flying above Greater Manchester today?

  15-02-2018 18:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  RAF Chinooks and Apaches were seen hovering over parts of Bury, Salford, Bolton and Wigan on Thursday
  
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• How to apply to take part in the next series of Channel 4's Hunted

  15-02-2018 18:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Channel 4 bosses are looking for ‘ordinary men and women to go on the run and try to disappear in one of the most watched nations on earth’
  
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• David Bernstein obituary

  15-02-2018 18:34
  Architect determined to tackle neglect and overcrowding in London’s housingDavid Bernstein, who has died aged 80, was one of five young assistants who worked for the architect Patrick Hodgkinson on the design of the Brunswick Centre, near St Pancras station, London. The first large-scale scheme to show that housing could be built at high densities without tower blocks, it was initially planned as luxury shops and flats; Bernstein’s task in 1966 was to adapt the flats as low-cost hous
  
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• What are your rights if you are pulled over by the police in the UK?

  15-02-2018 18:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you are pulled over in your vehicle by the police in the UK, these are your rights and this is what the police can do
  
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• These children have been given an education in peace

  15-02-2018 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fourteen of the city’s primary schools took part in the project, designed to help pupils understand the causes of conflict and the impact and consequences of violence
  
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• Youngsters can take part in their very own race at this year's Greater Manchester Marathon

  15-02-2018 17:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The mini event around part of the course has been created for five to 11-year-olds
  
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• M.E.N Big Night Out: An exclusive £20 Indian feast is heating things up at Zouk Tea Bar and Grill

  15-02-2018 17:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two courses and two drinks for £20? Erm, yes please...
  
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• Social worker struck off after failing to safeguard children from suspected sexual abuse

  15-02-2018 17:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Reginald Frankum, a former social worker at Bolton Council, has been deemed unfit to practise following a series of failures in 2014.
  
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• Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2018 dates announced - and they want your ideas

  15-02-2018 17:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The city-wide celebration of food and drink returns for another year
  
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• Why were two helicopters flying above Greater Manchester today?

  15-02-2018 17:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The RAF Chinooks were seen hovering over parts of Bury, Salford, Bolton and Wigan on Thursday
  
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• McDonald's is adding a new item to its Happy Meal menu after consulting Mumsnet

  15-02-2018 17:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The healthier option will be added later this year
  
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• Barry Bennell: Justice has been served, say victims of ex-football coach

  15-02-2018 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Ex-footballers speak after the former youth coach and scout is convicted of 43 sex assaults on 11 boys.
  
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• Mum sparks anger by claiming Olympic diver Tom Daley and his husband are not 'having a baby'

  15-02-2018 16:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tom Daley announced his happy news with husband Dustin Lance Black, but not everyone is pleased
  
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• Manchester City name second man linked with sexual abuse

  15-02-2018 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City name a second man being investigated as part of the inquiry into Barry Bennell.
  
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• These 14 drug dealers were caught at Creamfields festival - they've now been sentenced

  15-02-2018 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 13 men and one woman, from as far away as Kent and Scotland, were arrested at the festival, near Daresbury in Cheshire last August
  
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• The hills are alive as The Sound of Music hits Manchester Palace Theatre

  15-02-2018 16:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dust off your pinafore and warm up your vocal chords for this mammoth musical performance
  
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• Man, 23, arrested on suspicion of the attempted rape of a child in Openshaw

  15-02-2018 15:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man is being held on suspicion of the kidnap and attempted rape of a 10-year-old girl at the weekend
  
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• Florida school shooting: Football coach Aaron Feis 'died a hero' after shielding students from bullets

  15-02-2018 15:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Aaron Feis has been confirmed as one of the 17 dead - he is reported to have leapt in front of students when the alleged gunman opened fire
  
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• No, it's not illegal to drive with the lights on in your car

  15-02-2018 14:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you've spent the majority of your life believing, and telling others that you cannot drive with the interior light on in your car, then this is big news
  
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• Barry Bennell guilty: Manchester City reveal they also investigated child abuse claims against ANOTHER man linked to club

  15-02-2018 14:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An investigation by Manchester City has revealed a second memebr of staf allegedly abused young players as well as Barry Bennell.
  
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• Smoke billows across Hyde as hundreds of tyres burn

  15-02-2018 14:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Images were posted on social media showing thick black smoke billowing across the area, close to the M67 motorway
  
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• Calls to turn Manchester city centre into one big park

  15-02-2018 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester architects say £20m plans for three major new public park spaces offer a unique opportunity
  
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• Devastated family of mother-of-three found stabbed to death in Ancoats flat say she had a 'heart of gold'

  15-02-2018 13:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'There isn’t anyone that would have a bad word to say about Dannii'
  
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• Meet Ruby, the talking cat: Animal sanctuary shares brilliant video of the moggy who says 'hello'

  15-02-2018 13:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Seriously. You need to watch this one...
  
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• The things you should never say to women in labour - and 'keep calm' is one of them

  15-02-2018 13:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  As midwives are told to watch the language they use, mums tells us what they didn't want to hear when they were giving birth
  
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• Wahaca's Manchester restaurant is offering free meals - if you go on a date with your ex

  15-02-2018 13:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "B.Y.O awkward chat"
  
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• Man found dead in Oldham alleyway is named

  15-02-2018 13:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The body of Mukit Miah, 43, was found on on St Hilda's Drive in Coldhurst on Tuesday
  
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• Donald Trump called a 'sh*t' on Twitter by student at Florida school where gunman killed 17 people

  15-02-2018 13:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The president offered 'prayers and condolences' - but one student was having none of it
  
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• Thousands of pounds worth of crack and heroin seized in drugs raids across Manchester, Salford and Rochdale

  15-02-2018 12:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Operation Danube has been running for three weeks now. This time the targets were concentrated in Crumpsall, Harpurhey and Cheetham Hill
  
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• Fraudsters pretending to be Martin Lewis of Money Saving Expert are messaging people on Facebook - don't fall for it

  15-02-2018 12:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Facebook users pretending to be Martin Lewis are messaging unsuspecting people in the hope of gaining access to personal details
  
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• Take a virtual ride on Blackpool Pleasure Beach's new £16m ICON rollercoaster as track is finished

  15-02-2018 12:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The UK's first double launch rollercoaster is opening in the spring
  
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• Metrolink is NOT offering free travel across the network this weekend - and this Valentine's Day poster is a fake

  15-02-2018 12:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A poster circulating online promising free travel has turned out to be fake
  
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• Manchester power cut: Thousands of properties in city centre and Salford border hit by electricity fault

  15-02-2018 11:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Our lights are out, our computers are down'
  
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• Wythenshawe baseball bat attack: Taxi staff tell of efforts to help 17-year-old victim who is now fighting for life with 'serious head injuries'

  15-02-2018 11:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'We have received a message from the family saying things are very bad and he is seriously hurt'
  
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• Scores of confidential files with personal details about abuse survivors were left in our office - and nobody seemed to care

  15-02-2018 11:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hand-written notes about recent teenage clients receiving counselling for drug use were also on the wall
  
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• 'Danger to the public' told he 'deserves every day' of jail sentence for machete attack on pensioner

  15-02-2018 11:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 70-year-old victim’s elbow joint was severed as he tried to protect himself from the fearsome blade - now Ziggy Cawley has failed in a bid to get his sentence reduced
  
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• Woman cut from Mini Cooper after collision involving learner driver in Sale

  15-02-2018 10:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries
  
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• Ariana Grande named Hero of the Year at the NME Awards

  15-02-2018 10:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pop star dedicated her award to the 'brave' people of Manchester
  
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• Mancunian Way crash: Congestion in city centre after collision involving lorry and car

  15-02-2018 10:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the incident during the morning rush hour
  
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