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• Lloyds Banking Group to close 49 branches across the UK - including some in Greater Manchester

  17-04-2018 23:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It’s understood 1,230 roles will be put at risk – but bosses say 925 new positions will be created as it continues to expand its ‘mobile branch’ network
  
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• Rochdale council leader Allen Brett facing standards probe over remarks recorded at a meeting

  17-04-2018 23:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Labour Party said his apparent comments 'fall short' of the standards it expects of elected representatives
  
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• Wigan Athletic 1-0 Oxford United

  17-04-2018 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Will Grigg's 25th goal puts leaders Wigan closer to a return to the Championship with victory against Oxford United.
  
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• Doncaster Rovers 3-3 Bury

  17-04-2018 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Relegated Bury pick up their first League One points since March in a brilliantly unpredictable 3-3 draw at Doncaster.
  
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• Littlewoods owner rejects Greater Manchester proposals

  17-04-2018 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The Littlewoods owner is replacing three North West warehouses with one in the East Midlands.
  
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• 'The career Deborah Lowe loved - helping kids - is all gone because of her stupidity. She threw it all away'

  17-04-2018 21:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 54-year-old divorcee and mother-of-two - a former airline stewardess with British Caledonian - became national news after she went on trial over her relationship with the teenager
  
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• United fan wins £7k with extraordinary derby bet

  17-04-2018 20:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Watching George Best weave his magic over the fence at The Cliff paid off for one United fan.
  
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• Strangeways drug smugglers caught trying to stuff spice, cocaine and cannabis into an inmate's trousers

  17-04-2018 20:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Anthony Windsor, Dwayne Mulligan and Lucy Whitehurst were all jailed
  
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• Stalker bombarded her ex-boyfriend's partner with abuse and even set up a Facebook group to attack her

  17-04-2018 20:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joanne Elwell sent emails, texts and online messages to her victim.
  
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• Gang behind huge multi-million pound network of cannabis farms run by 'Albanian mafia' are jailed

  17-04-2018 20:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Twenty six people have been jailed after police smashed a bid to supply cannabis on an industrial scale across the country.
  
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• Woman believes burglars drugged her dog before ransacking her home

  17-04-2018 20:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Preece says her dog Buddy was dazed for days after the burglary in which intruders stole her car, bikes, money and treasured keepsakes
  
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• Sergio Aguero: Manchester City striker 'to miss a month' after keyhole surgery on knee

  17-04-2018 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will be out for a month after revealing he has undergone keyhole surgery on his left knee.
  
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• "You can't beat making people laugh" Maxine Peake on playing Funny Cow in new film role

  17-04-2018 19:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Actress Maxine Peake stars in a new movie about a northern stand-up comedian in the 1970s and 80s, and reveals how she had dreamed of a career in comedy herself
  
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• Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp has opened up about her her struggle with depression and anxiety

  17-04-2018 19:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Corrie actress says she has suffered suicidal thoughts in the past and wants to stop others suffering in silence
  
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• Four guilty of £60m heroin supply plot in Salford

  17-04-2018 19:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The 210kg haul is the largest in terms of weight ever seized by Greater Manchester Police.
  
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• Kerry Katona opens up about her struggle with debt and bankruptcy in candid interview

  17-04-2018 19:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Atomic Kitten star is urging others not to feel ashamed over financial problems
  
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• Manchester United: Proposed women's team a 'massive opportunity' for managers

  17-04-2018 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Man Utd's possible return to women's football may be "difficult" at first but that should not deter them from hiring the best manager they can, Rachel Yankey says.
  
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• Liam Marshall: Wigan Warriors winger signs new four-year deal

  17-04-2018 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Wigan Warriors winger Liam Marshall signs a new four-year deal with the Super League club.
  
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• LIVE: M60, M62, M56 and M6 rush hour travel chaos due to crashes on all motorways

  17-04-2018 17:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are long delays along a big stretch of the M60, which goes past the Trafford Centre, and southbound M6
  
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• Benjamin Garre: Manchester City cleared by Cas over signing of Argentine teenager

  17-04-2018 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City are cleared of wrongdoing over the signing of teenager Benjamin Garre from Argentine club Velez Sarsfield in July 2016.
  
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• Deborah Lowe: Teacher cleared of pupil sex charges

  17-04-2018 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Teacher Deborah Lowe said she had sex with the teenage boy only after he had left school.
  
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• Man City: Bernardo Silva relishes Pep Guardiola's passion

  17-04-2018 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City's Bernardo Silva says the passion of his manager Pep Guardiola has helped him make a success of his debut season in England.
  
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• Man who died in early morning M60 crash has been named

  17-04-2018 16:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 49-year-old was driving a black Audi A3 on the anti-clockwise stretch of the motorway when the car hit the central reservation
  
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• Manchester's best beer gardens, rooftop bars and outside terraces

  17-04-2018 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester has plenty of pubs, bars and restaurants with outside seating - many with retractable roofs and heating - where you can drink outside, whatever the weather
  
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• Guardiola's management a fantastic experience - Silva

  17-04-2018 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City's Premier League-winning midfielder Bernardo Silva tells BBC Sport that being managed by Pep Guardiola is a "fantastic experience".
  
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• Teacher Deborah Lowe found not guilty of abusing position by having sex with pupil

  17-04-2018 16:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The divorced mother-of-two, who also worked as a senior manager for stewarding at Manchester City on matchdays, had denied five counts of engaging in sexual activity with a student when being a person in a position of trust between September 2015 and June 2016
  
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• National Trust sites to visit near Manchester

  17-04-2018 16:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Explore parks, beaches, forests and wildlife reserves in and around Greater Manchester
  
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• ASOS is now selling a Slush Puppy Machine in time for the heatwave

  17-04-2018 16:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We think this might just be the one product we need for a summer BBQ in the garden
  
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• ASOS is now selling a Slush Puppy Machine in time a heatwave

  17-04-2018 16:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We think this might just be the one product we need for a summer BBQ in the garden
  
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• 6 of the best ice cream parlours across Greater Manchester

  17-04-2018 16:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When the weather heats up, these are the best places to cool off with a scoop or two
  
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• Weather forecast for tomorrow: Sunshine for Manchester as temperatures set to hit 20s for first time this year

  17-04-2018 15:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It might not last long though
  
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• Police issue picture of man they want to speak to after woman was held at knifepoint for eight hours

  17-04-2018 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Stephen Warburton, 44, is wanted in connection with an assault and false imprisonment in Wigan
  
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• Reunion for Rana and Zeedan as they're caught kissing on Coronation Street?

  17-04-2018 14:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Newcomer Kayla Clifton catches the pair together on next week's Corrie and Zeedan thinks she still has feelings for him
  
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• Cheshire's Chief Constable accused of bullying female inspector

  17-04-2018 14:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chief Constable Simon Byrne has gone before a gross misconduct hearing accused of being so angry he was ‘shaking’ and ‘red in the face’ after his bid to lead GMP ended in failure
  
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• Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine reveals how her pregnancy might be hidden and teases baby plot

  17-04-2018 13:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie favourite Jennie appeared on Lorraine to talk about her pregnancy news
  
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• Shipwrecked could return to Channel 4 after Love Island success

  17-04-2018 13:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The hit reality series could make a comeback after Love Island proved a ratings hit for rival ITV
  
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• This is how the historic Wigan Pier could look after a multi-million pound transformation

  17-04-2018 13:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The area is set to be transformed into a major destination for promoting arts, culture and events
  
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• Review: Dua Lipa at O2 Apollo Manchester

  17-04-2018 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There was plenty of love for the New Rules singer as she performed the first of two shows in Manchester
  
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• Tragedy of the dedicated Manchester Royal Infirmary nurse who took ketamine to 'switch off' from pressure of work

  17-04-2018 13:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An inquest heard that stressed Jay Murdoch was proud to share NHS success stories - but regularly worked an extra five hours each shift
  
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• Darron Gibson admits drink-driving

  17-04-2018 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Midfielder Darron Gibson's contract with the club was ended after he was charged.
  
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• Care home with no showers or enough tables and chairs for residents deemed ‘inadequate’ for second time

  17-04-2018 13:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Oakwood Care Centre in Tameside, which looks after for people with dementia and physical disabilities, has been deemed ‘inadequate’ for the second time in a year
  
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• Pensioner arrested in Harpurhey after car hits crowd of people is released on bail

  17-04-2018 12:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Seven people were injured in the collision on Monday afternoon
  
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• Robber who wasn't wearing shoes threatened off licence staff with knife

  17-04-2018 12:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The thug, who covered his face, went into Alex’s Off Licence on Liverpool Street in Pendleton, before pulling out a large kitchen knife
  
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• A robber who got away with a mobile phone and a blender was jailed for murder. Now he's had his conviction overturned

  17-04-2018 12:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Crilly is expected to be freed soon after a landmark ruling that could have an impact on other Greater Manchester cases
  
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• Men summonsed over England rugby union coach Eddie Jones abuse

  17-04-2018 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  England coach Eddie Jones was verbally abused at a railway station after a defeat by Scotland.
  
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• Former Manchester United star Darron Gibson pleads guilty to drink drive charge

  17-04-2018 12:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old midfielder, who also played for Everton and Sunderland, admitted drink-driving during a brief appearance at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court
  
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• M60 crash: One man dead and one fighting for life - police want to speak to driver who stopped to 'observe the scene'

  17-04-2018 12:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  GMP say a black Audi hit the central reservation before coming to a stop - minutes later there was another collision
  
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• Rochdale abuser Lloyd Jamieson tracked to Torquay

  17-04-2018 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Lloyd Jamieson admitted in court to abusing five girls after being found living under an alias.
  
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• This glamorous mum and daughter say they get mistaken for sisters - despite their 21-year-age gap

  17-04-2018 10:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  When they hit the town together Sarah Niblock, 43, says many of her friends can't tell her apart from daughter Holly, 22
  
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• Pub landlord died 'after row with regular barred for pulling a moonie at landlady's daughter on FaceTime'

  17-04-2018 10:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Craig Birtwistle is on trial accused of the manslaughter of Colin Moore, who died outside his pub in Farnworth
  
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