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• People are doing really stupid things on the moors - and they're causing huge problems for firefighters

  01-07-2018 23:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here are just some of the idiotic ways the public are hindering the huge firefighting operations
  
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• Simister Island is being resurfaced after a major crash involving a fairground lorry

  01-07-2018 22:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The collision happened on the westbound M62 approaching junction 18 at Simster, the interchange with the M60, M66 and M62 motorways, and involved a huge fairground lorry
  
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• The Northern Rail chaos isn't new - they've failed to hit punctuality targets for two years

  01-07-2018 21:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It has also missed its cancellation targets every month since last August, bar January.
  
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• Headteacher kept stash of 'explicit' porn on work iPhone and stole £350 from a PTA collection box

  01-07-2018 20:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  She also used a school credit card to shop at a supermarket and the school’s account to buy computer equipment from PC World for her personal use, the panel ruled after a hearing
  
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• Desolate swathes of scorched earth - the devastation the huge Saddleworth Moor fire has left behind

  01-07-2018 20:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Seven days since it began, this is what the blaze has done to the stunning moorlands
  
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• 'Twisted' paedophile former social worker could die behind bars after horrific abuse of young boy

  01-07-2018 20:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The court heard how during the 1970s Gavin – who had access to the boy through his role as a social worker - sexually abused him on a number occasions.
  
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• Pensioner with dementia and swallowing problems died after care home gave her chicken nuggets

  01-07-2018 19:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "My mum was allowed to choose the meal that killed her, despite having dementia."
  
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• A couple of men in swimming trunks went for a dip in the ornamental pool at the Trafford Centre

  01-07-2018 19:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's worth watching this video to the end.
  
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• Former Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon says her heart belongs with the soap

  01-07-2018 19:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Dancing On Ice winner says she would return to the Corrie cobbles
  
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• People have been spotted lighting new moor fires as firefighters continue to battle the Winter Hill blaze - live updates

  01-07-2018 18:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are still battling blazes at Saddleworth Moor and Winter Hill
  
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• Furious Love Island viewers beg the show not to break up Jack and Dani as she receives brutal text

  01-07-2018 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Devastated Dani is in floods of tears in tonight's episode as she receives bad news
  
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• A man ignored the advice to stay away from the Winter Hill fire - and had to be rescued by police

  01-07-2018 17:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Please follow our advice and STAY AWAY from the area! We’re saying it for a reason'
  
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• A man ignored the advice to stay away from the Winter Hill fire - and had to be helped by Mountain Rescue

  01-07-2018 17:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Please follow our advice and STAY AWAY from the area! We’re saying it for a reason'
  
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• Warnings of 'anger and outrage' if Transpennine electrification axed

  01-07-2018 17:37
  Plans to electrify the Manchester to Leeds route have been on hold since 2015 Politicians in northern England have warned of “anger and outrage” should the government confirm it has ditched plans to fully electrify the Transpennine rail route linking Manchester with Leeds and York. The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, has suggested since summer 2017 that the eventual upgrade would fall short of full electrification, although he has pledged to spend billions improving the route.Co
  
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• Bridge and street sealed off after body of man found in canal in Stockport

  01-07-2018 17:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police are at the scene after the body was found by a member of the public early on Sunday morning
  
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• This is how you can support the Winter Hill firefighters

  01-07-2018 16:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The force has a drop off point in Bolton which is open this afternoon
  
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• Winter Hill firefighters say people flying drones over the blaze are 'putting lives at risk'

  01-07-2018 16:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'It does hamper our extremely important work'
  
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• Watch the 'mind-blowing' Coronation Street opening that fans are comparing to Tarantino

  01-07-2018 15:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie viewers noticed something very interesting about the first scene of Friday's double bill
  
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• Firefighters from seven counties fight Greater Manchester moor fires

  01-07-2018 14:45
  Crews from across northern England deployed to tackle ‘rapidly developing’ blazesFirefighters from across the north of England and Midlands have travelled to Greater Manchester to help control fires that have destroyed at least 2,000 hectares (4,940 acres) of moorland over the past week.Crews from Cumbria, Tyne and Wear, Nottingham, Humberside and Warwickshire joined teams from Lancashire and Greater Manchester tackling fires in Saddleworth, east of Manchester, and on Winter Hill, no
  
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• Farewell Linda's Pantry - 30 years of memories from a little Manchester cafe with a big heart

  01-07-2018 14:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Linda's other half Harry died suddenly earlier this year - and now there's a fancy new hotel on the way
  
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• Lulu dazzles as staggering £250,000 raised at inspirational fundraiser Michael Josephson's Summer Ball

  01-07-2018 13:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pop superstar Lulu was rolling back the years to perform at Michael Josephson MBE's inaugural Summer Ball - and the amount raised was incredible
  
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• Love Island's Hayley Hughes steps out in white lingerie dress with Rosie Williams

  01-07-2018 13:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Islanders Hayley and Rosie left the drama of the ITV2 dating show behind them as they strutted out in Salford
  
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• Schoolgirls banned from wearing skirts in 'crackers' new uniform policy

  01-07-2018 13:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'There was no letter or email. No word or consultation from the school at all'
  
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• I'm Morrissey in a Smiths tribute band - and this is what it's like

  01-07-2018 11:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Portraying Morrissey on stage has its highs - and its lows - as we go behind the scenes with a leading The Smiths tribute band
  
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• The people hoping to stamp out anti-social behaviour in their town for good - using cash seized from criminals

  01-07-2018 11:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  For years Hyde has been plagued by a gang of school-aged yobs who have terrorised residents, shoppers and businesses
  
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• Finca is the restaurant that won the Million Pound Menu. Is it worth the money?

  01-07-2018 11:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Cuban street food concept has now landed in Manchester - but is it any good?
  
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• Firefighters are back up Winter Hill, in increased numbers - live updates

  01-07-2018 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are still battling blazes at Saddleworth Moor and Winter Hill
  
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• Fab Cafe is 20 years old: How £350, a Dalek and a few props created a Manchester cult

  01-07-2018 08:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The iconic venue celebrates all things TV and film, and will celebrate its 20th birthday with a huge party. In the meantime, here are some photos from way back when
  
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• The moment a hard-working firefighter tackling the Winter Hill moor blaze got the soaking of his life

  01-07-2018 00:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Eccles-based firefighter was so far on the front line today he found the water being dumped right on his head
  
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