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• Super League: Wigan Warriors 48-10 Huddersfield Giants

  23-03-2018 23:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Wigan Warriors score nine tries as they inflict a heavy, fifth defeat of the season on 11th-placed Huddersfield Giants.
  
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• Super League: Warrington Wolves 34-24 Wakefield Trinity

  23-03-2018 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Tom Lineham scores a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves inflict a second straight Super League loss on Wakefield Trinity.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn faces backlash after sacking Owen Smith over Brexit second referendum call - as he apologise over support for 'anti-Semitic' mural

  23-03-2018 22:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Smith has been replaced as Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary by Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd
  
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• EuroMillions results for tonight, Friday, March 23 - UK Millionaire Maker and Thunderball draw live

  23-03-2018 21:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What were the lottery results for Friday night's draw? And who won the EuroMillions jackpot?
  
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• Caspar Blackburn died after falling into the canal - this is what an inquest had to say about the tragedy of a 'kind and gentle' young man

  23-03-2018 20:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The coroner says he shares the concerns of Caspar's family about safety on the Bridgewater Canal in Sale
  
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• Darren McKie trial: Police officer found guilty of murdering his wife Leanne - this is the evidence the jury heard over 13 days

  23-03-2018 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police inspector who murdered his detective wife faces life in jail after being found guilty of murder
  
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• What the huge new transport plan means for you

  23-03-2018 19:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Metrolink services every six minutes on popular routes, 27 new trams, and £160m being invested in the region’s cycling and walking infrastructures are part of the plans
  
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• Good horror movies on Netflix and NowTV right now including Get Out, Carrie, The Witch, It Follows and Videodrome

  23-03-2018 19:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Psycho, Scream, Get Out, It Follows and more are among the best scary movies to watch on Netflix this week
  
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• The huge new development that will change the face of Heywood

  23-03-2018 19:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Plans for the multi million pound home scheme and link road to the M62 have been approved
  
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• Coronation Street: Plans for weekend set tours revealed

  23-03-2018 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  It is estimated the tours could be worth £4m annually to the local economy.
  
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• Redouane Lakdim 'kills three' in France terror rampage - claiming to be part of Islamic State

  23-03-2018 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This is what we know about the incidents in France this afternoon
  
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• Two lanes shut on M56 and severe delays after crash near Manchester Airport at rush hour – live updates

  23-03-2018 18:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It has caused several miles of tailbacks
  
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• Delays cleared after crash on m56 near Manchester Airport at rush hour

  23-03-2018 18:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It caused several miles of tailbacks
  
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• Coronation Street brings in counsellor to work with the cast on dark storylines

  23-03-2018 17:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie is currently working on some "very difficult" storylines
  
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• Police officer Darren McKie found guilty of murdering his wife Leanne and dumping her body in a lake

  23-03-2018 17:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Leanne's mother was in tears as the jury delivered their verdict - and she gave this reaction outside court
  
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• Manchester restaurant Lunya to host Catalan food festival - with cava poured into your mouth

  23-03-2018 17:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lunya is bringing Catalonia's raucous Calçotada celebrations to Manchester
  
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• Inspector Darren McKie guilty of wife's murder

  23-03-2018 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Det Con Leanne McKie, 39, was found strangled in Poynton Lake, Cheshire, in September.
  
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• This new Manchester restaurant is a cheese-lover's dream

  23-03-2018 17:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chorlton favourite Brewski has opened a new city centre site specialising in raclette, poutine and mac'n'cheese
  
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• 8 spring fashion sales you need to know about this weekend - with HUGE 70% reductions

  23-03-2018 17:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Have you heard of Lasula, LOTD or Ego?.... Here are the best deals online you may have never heard of
  
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• Wigan man's death is no longer being treated as suspicious after murder probe

  23-03-2018 17:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been released without charge
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic: LA Galaxy hail arrival of 'one of most winningest players of all time'

  23-03-2018 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic is described by LA Galaxy as "one of the winningest players of all time" after completing a move to the club.
  
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• Kylie Minogue mobbed by fans as she returns to Manchester for Sport Relief

  23-03-2018 16:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Aussie pop princess stopped to sign autographs as she headed to Salford Quays
  
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• Greater Manchester mayor unveils £240m 'Congestion Deal'

  23-03-2018 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  More trams, investment in cycling lanes and an incentive for car-sharing are included in the plans.
  
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• Suzuki drop Saturday Night Takeaway sponsorship deal following drink drive charge

  23-03-2018 16:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In a statement, Suzuki said the endorsement deal with the pair had come to an end
  
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• Film producer who sued Lucasfilm for more than £1m wins £39k damages over Darth Vader interview at Star Wars convention

  23-03-2018 16:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Marc John claimed that Lucasfilm deprived him of the opportunity of filming For The Love Of The Force at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre, in Trafford Park
  
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• Darren McKie guilty of wife Leanne's murder - how a police officer became a cold-blooded killer

  23-03-2018 16:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A trial has found Darren McKie guilty of murdering his wife Leanne before dumping her body at Poynton Lake. This is how the police officer - considered a rising star at GMP - turned from cop to killer
  
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• The Refinery owners reveal plans for second Manchester bar The Anthologist

  23-03-2018 15:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Anthologist is being opened by Drake & Morgan in St Peter's Square
  
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• Eileen Blane: Man arrested over Stretford grandmother's murder

  23-03-2018 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Eileen Blane, 87, died weeks after she was attacked in her own home in 2017.
  
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• Man arrested in connection with murder of grandmother Eileen Blane

  23-03-2018 15:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old man has been detained by officers on suspicion of murder
  
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• Ever been to a pub in a Post Office? In Rochdale, you can do just that

  23-03-2018 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The grade II-listed town centre building is to reopen as a craft beer bar and restaurant
  
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• Cousin of Manchester Arena bomber 'told pregnant woman he wanted to kill her baby' during attack

  23-03-2018 14:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hamman Forjani, 21, has now been jailed for 21 months for the shocking assault on his victim, who was about 28 weeks pregnant at the time, Manchester Crown Court heard
  
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• Star Wars firm Lucasfilm must pay 'failed' Darth Vader film damages

  23-03-2018 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  A High Court judge agrees Marc John's plans for a fan film were scuppered by Stars Wars producers.
  
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• First ever non-stop flight from UK to Australia taking off this weekend

  23-03-2018 14:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The historic Qantas flight will leave Heathrow Airport in the early afternoon, and land in Perth less than 17 hours later
  
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• Man dragged out his car and attacked with hammer at tram stop

  23-03-2018 14:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Derker Metrolink stop in Oldham on Thursday night
  
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• Things to do in Manchester this weekend: March 23 to 25

  23-03-2018 14:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The best Manchester gigs, club nights, comedy, theatre and more this weekend
  
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• Amber Davies and Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon cosy up to Marvel superheroes in Blackpool

  23-03-2018 14:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Adam and Scott Thomas joined Corrie star Samia and Love Island's Amber to launch the Marvel Superheroes Experience at Madam Tussauds in Blackpool
  
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• The Facebook pictures which helped jail a father-of-five involved in a luxury car scam

  23-03-2018 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Businessman Sohan Malik, 42, posed in sunglasses and designer clothes at top class hotels and restaurants with his wife and daughters - and drove a string of pricey motors
  
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• Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen all smiles as they enjoy a date night after welcoming their fourth child

  23-03-2018 13:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United legend and his wife spent some quality time together
  
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• Andy Cannon: Rochdale midfielder to see specialist over fractured cheekbone

  23-03-2018 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Rochdale manager Keith Hill hopes midfielder Andy Cannon will play again this season despite fracturing his cheekbone.
  
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• Suspect shot dead after two killed and around a dozen injured in terror-related French supermarket hostage-taking

  23-03-2018 12:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Initial reports suggest a suspect has been surrounded
  
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• French police treat hostage situation at supermarket as terror related

  23-03-2018 12:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Initial reports suggest a suspect has been surrounded
  
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• Coronation Street tours to be launched at ITV's new Trafford Park set

  23-03-2018 12:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie bosses have applied for planning permission to open up the soap's set as a visitor attraction following the success of Coronation Street: The Tour
  
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• Thousands of pounds raised to pay for funeral of dad-to-be, 22, killed in Mother's Day crash

  23-03-2018 12:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jordan Matthew died alongside his cousin Matthew Horridge when their Ford Focus flipped onto its roof
  
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• Man taken to hospital with head injuries after being assaulted

  23-03-2018 11:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim was assaulted near Greystoke Avenue at around 5.30pm on Thursday evening.
  
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• Man rescued from river after falling in and being swept under Merseyway shopping centre

  23-03-2018 11:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 38-year-old was taken to hospital with hypothermia following the dramatic rescue at Merseyway, Stockport town centre, in the early hours of Friday
  
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• Greater Manchester to get 27 more trams and new 'pre-peak' Metrolink tickets as part of ‘Congestion Deal’

  23-03-2018 11:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It’s all part of Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s ‘Congestion Deal’
  
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• 'Crowd control' measures could be brought in at rail stations after service cuts

  23-03-2018 10:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Northern bosses are devising plans to deal with potential crowds at Levenshulme and Heaton Chapel stations when services at both are temporarily cut from four to three trains an hour from May 20
  
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• Appeal to find woman with dementia who has gone missing

  23-03-2018 10:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Patricia Leonard, 53, from Walkden in Salford, has not been seen since Thursday evening.
  
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• Going away for Easter? - This is the best and cheapest time to book a hotel

  23-03-2018 09:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Looking for cheap hotels in the UK this Easter? When booking at Premier Inn, Travelodge and more, the time you book can be very important
  
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• Manchester stab death: Family tribute to 'gentle' uncle

  23-03-2018 08:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Police launched a murder inquiry after finding "kind and gentle" William Phelan's body at a flat.
  
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