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• Super League: Wigan Warriors 30-0 Salford Red Devils

  04-05-2018 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Wigan ease back to within two points of Super League leaders St Helens with a six-try win at home to Salford.
  
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• Super League: Leeds Rhinos 22-33 Warrington Wolves

  04-05-2018 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Harvey Livett's hat-trick helps Warrington extend their winning run to nine with a battling victory at Leeds.
  
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• M60 traffic stopped near Stockport as motorway closed in both directions due to police incident

  04-05-2018 22:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Both carriageways of the M60 were closed shortly after 9pm between junctions 1 at Stockport and 2 at Cheadle
  
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• M60 traffic stopped as motorway closed in both directions due to police incident near Stockport

  04-05-2018 22:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Both carriageways of the M60 were closed shortly after 9pm between junctions 1 at Stockport and 2 at Cheadle
  
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• M60 reopens after 10 hour closure near Stockport - man detained under Mental Health Act

  04-05-2018 22:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Both carriageways of the M60 were closed shortly after 9pm between junctions 1 at Stockport and 2 at Cheadle - the motorway reopened on Saturday morning
  
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• M60 reopens after 10 hour closure due to police incident near Stockport

  04-05-2018 22:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Both carriageways of the M60 were closed shortly after 9pm between junctions 1 at Stockport and 2 at Cheadle
  
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• Coronation Street heartbreak as Aidan carries out final good deeds before taking his own life

  04-05-2018 21:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In moving Corrie scenes we saw how Aidan touched the lives of his friends and neighbours 
  
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• The leadership of Trafford Council is hanging in the balance - could there be a coalition?

  04-05-2018 21:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It could come down to the smaller parties to decide Labour and the Conservatives' fate
  
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• Aged between 16-18? You could travel around Europe by Interrail for FREE this summer

  04-05-2018 20:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There will be 15,000 free Interrail tickets up for grabs this June - here's how you can grab one
  
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• East Lancashire Road to close for three nights to film new Sean Bean TV show

  04-05-2018 20:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Households near the stretch of the A580 involved have received letters warning ‘stunt driving’ scenes at high speeds will be filmed - and residents have been offered earplugs by the producers
  
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• Watch Coronation Street's Connor McIntyre and Les Dennis on appearing in panto together as Ugly Sisters

  04-05-2018 19:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They played enemies Pat Phelan and Michael Rodwell in Corrie but they'll be hamming it up as panto dames in Cinderella at Manchester Opera House
  
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• 'Dangerous and calculated' robbery gang caused havoc, but their 'clumsy and naive' methods landed them in jail

  04-05-2018 19:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All 17 of the gang have now been sentenced
  
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• Man who went into a shop with a knife fell ill and died after he was detained by the public

  04-05-2018 19:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police handcuffed him then released him after he fell ill – he was then taken to hospital, but later died
  
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• Manchester Thai cafe Siam Smiles reopens - with a little help from YouTube

  04-05-2018 19:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Thai cafe has found a new home at the Great Northern Warehouse
  
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• TV star Denise Welch takes on Great Manchester Run with her family

  04-05-2018 19:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Running and I are not natural bedfellows."
  
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• Local elections 2018: Trafford lost by Conservatives

  04-05-2018 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Trafford Council is now under no overall control, with Labour becoming its largest party.
  
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• Two men deny manslaughter over death of teenager who had allergic reaction to takeaway

  04-05-2018 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Megan Lee, 15, suffered an allergic reaction
  
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• M62, M61 and M6 drivers warned after reports of man flagging down motorists to sell jewellery

  04-05-2018 18:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  During a spate of incidents on motorways across the North West, the suspect waved down motorists from the hard shoulder of different motorways, pretending he has broken down
  
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• This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby set to star in Coronation Street

  04-05-2018 18:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The ITV1 chat show favourites will appear in Corrie
  
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• New housing development in Worsley will bring 'daily gridlock', MP warns

  04-05-2018 18:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Barbara Keeley, MP for Worsley and Eccles South, said there was ‘deep concern’ among residents
  
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• Man who tried to blame son for killing of Lee Holt on his doorstep is found guilty of murder

  04-05-2018 16:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The jury took just two hours and 19 minutes to dismiss his account
  
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• 'Losing a child is a pain that is incomparable to any other' – family's heartache after son killed by workmate's dangerous driving

  04-05-2018 16:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Mehmed was the front seat passenger in Seif Khan's car when the speeding driver crashed into a tree
  
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• Gemma Atkinson washes cars dressed as Harley Quinn for Key 103's Superhero Day

  04-05-2018 16:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mike Toolan, Matt Haslam and Denise Welch also got into their lycra to raise money for Cash for Kids
  
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• 'The nurses are just amazing' - Adorable moment nurses perform Baby Shark song by sick boy's bedside

  04-05-2018 15:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Caelan Bluck has been a patient at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital for two years and has formed a close bond with the nurses
  
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• Off-duty police officer climbed into overturned car to wait with trapped woman after M61 crash

  04-05-2018 15:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  David Edmonson, a GMP officer, helped calm down the woman and waited until the fire service arrived
  
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• M.E.N Big Night Out Manchester restaurant offer: two courses and two drinks with Zouk's £20 spice challenge

  04-05-2018 15:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Indian restaurant Zouk is spicing things up with a super hot challenge
  
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• Ten industrial sites that shaped England used in history campaign

  04-05-2018 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Historic England said the locations helped to shape the country and the modern world.
  
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• Outdoor water park with MASSIVE inflatable assault course opens in Cheshire this weekend

  04-05-2018 14:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Aquapark attraction at Manley Mere features inflatable climbing walls, giant trampolines, blast bags and more
  
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• Jacques Vert owner Calvetron goes into administration putting Greater Manchester jobs at risk

  04-05-2018 14:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fashion retailer has seven concession stores in Kendals, and House of Fraser and Debenhams stores around the region
  
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• How hard-working offenders are sprucing up your communities

  04-05-2018 14:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They have notched up more than half a million pounds worth of work this year – and bosses want your input on what they should do next
  
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• Manchester City v Huddersfield Town

  04-05-2018 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town.
  
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• 'It feels like we’ve got the whole of Stockport behind us' - Blossoms come home for their biggest week yet

  04-05-2018 14:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The biggest new band to emerge from Manchester in years, Blossoms have the approval of Noel and Liam Gallagher, Johnny Marr and The Stone Roses  - and now they're back for big shows in Stockport and Manchester
  
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• The driver who killed his mate while doing 60 in a 30 zone and 'singing and dancing at the wheel'

  04-05-2018 13:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'The court cannot estimate the loss suffered by his dignified family. The victim impact statements made by his parents are heartbreaking to read'
  
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• Teen with cerebral palsy to take part in Simplyhealth Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run

  04-05-2018 13:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Katie Holmes, 12, is determined to prove the condition will not define her
  
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• Coronation Street spoilers: Weatherfield in mourning over Aidan Connor's tragic suicide

  04-05-2018 13:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emotional Corrie scenes as Aidan says a final heartbreaking goodbye to Eva and the street learn of his death
  
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• Free beauty gift event at Marks & Spencer including up to £46 savings

  04-05-2018 13:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The leading high street store has various product codes to get the free items at checkout
  
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• Manchester's former Palace Hotel could change its name AGAIN after £858m Principal takeover

  04-05-2018 12:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Oxford Street hotel - which houses The Refuge bar and restaurant - will now be operated under luxury boutique brand Kimpton Hotel & Restaurants
  
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• Who needs what to beat the drop on Championship final day?

  04-05-2018 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  What do Bolton, Burton, Barnsley, Birmingham and Reading need to do to avoid joining Sunderland in League One next season?
  
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• Meet the Rochdale superfan from Spain who fell in love with the club playing Fifa

  04-05-2018 12:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Dale supporters have paid for Spanish superfan Jesus Sanchez to attend Saturday's crunch relegation clash
  
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• Metrolink yobs have struck 1,200 times over two years - these figures reveal the worst line, and the worst stops

  04-05-2018 12:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Services between East Didsbury and the airport were targeted more than 380 times
  
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• Bank Holiday Monday weather forecast: Britain could have the hottest May bank holiday ever

  04-05-2018 11:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here's the forecast for Manchester and the rest of the UK
  
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• Family's concern for welfare of Chadderton man last seen at his mother's home

  04-05-2018 11:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Colin Cooley was last seen on Thursday afternoon
  
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• New Lexus IS review

  04-05-2018 11:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  New Lexus IS review by Steve Howarth
  
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• Stockport boy's artworks helps fund school zoo trip

  04-05-2018 11:46 via bbc.co.uk
  The enterprising six-year-old's drawings raised £500 to help pay for a trip to Chester Zoo.
  
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• Man fighting for life after 1.30am stabbing in Pemberton, Wigan - a woman was also assaulted

  04-05-2018 11:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'I would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or may know anyone who was involved'
  
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• Soccer Aid 2018 teams, dates and tickets - Usain Bolt, Dan Carter, Gordon Ramsay and Myles Rak-Su confirmed for Old Trafford match

  04-05-2018 11:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Usain Bolt and Robbie Williams will be joined by Dan Carter, Myles Rak-Su, Mo Farah, Gordon Ramsay and a host of stars for the annual charity match at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium
  
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• Soccer Aid 2018 teams, dates and tickets - Robert Pires, Clarence Seedorf, Gordon Ramsay, Mo Farah and Usain Bolt confirmed for Old Trafford match

  04-05-2018 11:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Usain Bolt and Robbie Williams will be joined by Dan Carter, Myles Rak-Su, Mo Farah, Gordon Ramsay and a host of stars for the annual charity match at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium
  
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• Piccadilly Station yob punched, kicked and bit police officers after being caught trying to dodge fare

  04-05-2018 10:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He was asked to show his ticket - and it turned into a violent confrontation
  
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• Metrolink yob punched, kicked and bit police officers after being caught trying to dodge fare at Piccadilly Station

  04-05-2018 10:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He was asked to show his ticket - and it turned into a violent confrontation
  
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• The Salford pub given permission to become a hotel - after police say crime and anti-social behaviour has fallen

  04-05-2018 09:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  According to council, police have found that the ‘level anti-social behaviour and criminality’ at The Weaste Hotel in Seedley has now reduced significantly
  
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