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• Maternity units in Greater Manchester were forced to close on average once a week last year

  28-08-2018 23:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  According to Labour, this is just a snapshot of the looming crisis faced by the country’s maternity services.
  
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• Two cousins from Bolton described as 'best friends' are killed in tragic boating accident in Austria

  28-08-2018 22:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The cousins were on a family trip to Vienna when tragedy struck
  
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• From Hype bags to Kickers, the best of back to school bags and shoes on the high street

  28-08-2018 22:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We take a look at Wynsors, Shoe Zone, Hype, Matalan, Asda and more
  
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• Man who stabbed surgeon in the neck in 'random' attack outside mosque is jailed

  28-08-2018 22:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  He knifed the doctor - who treated victims of the Manchester Arena bombing - in the neck, leaving a 5cm wound
  
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• Audiologist bragged about having 'access to children' and sent explicit messages to paedophile hunters

  28-08-2018 21:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Details of his crimes were plastered across the internet after the ‘Silent Justice’ group, which aims to snare would-be sex offenders, filmed members confronting him
  
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• Bolton cousins drown on a boat trip in Vienna, Austria

  28-08-2018 21:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Joel Aniyankunju tried to save his cousin who got entangled in something while swimming in a lake.
  
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• Play centre founder admits filming girls in changing rooms

  28-08-2018 21:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Married father-of-two Darren Johnson "stalked" girls changing after swimming lessons.
  
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• David Beckham is to go on trial after allegedly speeding in his Bentley

  28-08-2018 20:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former United ace is accused of doing 59mph in a 40mph zone
  
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• The Victoria Station roof bulge is back - have the pecking seagulls been up to mischief again?

  28-08-2018 20:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Passengers reported the damage on Sunday and Network Rail plans to fix it
  
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• Harry Bunn: Southend United sign Bury striker on season-long loan

  28-08-2018 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  League One side Southend United sign striker Harry Bunn on a season-long loan from League Two outfit Bury.
  
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• Two men in hospital with serious injuries following fight at city centre celebrity haunt Menagerie

  28-08-2018 19:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics were called to the bar, on Salford’s border with Manchester city centre, in the early hours of Monday following reports of a fight
  
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• Rochdale M&S U-turn over store's move to £80m complex

  28-08-2018 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The chain previously pulled out of Rochdale's Riverside development, but says it will now move in after all.
  
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• Cliff death boy Ben Leonard was 'kind and witty'

  28-08-2018 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Ben Leonard, 16, was killed falling on The Great Orme at Llandudno.
  
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• Dangerous and 'bizarre' knifeman stabbed friend in frenzied attack then told him 'I'll lick your blood'

  28-08-2018 19:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Winstanley admitted section 18 assault at Minshull Street Crown Court
  
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• A Mr Men Bookmobile is coming to Manchester giving away thousands of FREE books

  28-08-2018 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The van arrives in Manchester this Thursday as part of its UK tour
  
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• Coronation Street legend Kevin Kennedy says he'd love to return as Curly Watts

  28-08-2018 18:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Actor Kevin has suggested comeback storylines for the Corrie icon
  
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• Tributes paid to 'kind and witty' teen from Stockport who died after falling from cliffs in north Wales

  28-08-2018 18:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Marine Drive, on the Great Orme, just before 2pm
  
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• Family's urgent appeal to find missing Marie McManus who vanished on Spain's Costa del Sol

  28-08-2018 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ex-pats living in southern Spain and holidaymakers preparing to fly out are being urged to help out.
  
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• Man Utd: Jose Mourinho has club's backing despite defeat by Tottenham

  28-08-2018 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho still has the club's backing despite the 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham.
  
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• Celebrate Mancunian culture and communities at FREE Festival of Manchester in Platt Fields Park this weekend

  28-08-2018 17:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A family-friendly festival with performances and activities for everyone, including music, dance, crafts, culture and sport
  
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• CBB's Ryan Thomas erupts as Chloe reveals what Jermaine's secret notes really said

  28-08-2018 17:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Coronation Street star Ryan was so excited he ran around the Celebrity Big Brother house screaming
  
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• Mayor Andy Burnham's £1.3m pledge to tackle HIV

  28-08-2018 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Greater Manchester is to join a global network of cities spearheading the fight against the virus.
  
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• Man who stabbed surgeon at Altrincham mosque jailed

  28-08-2018 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Dr Nasser Kurdy suffered a wound to his neck after being attacked outside a mosque.
  
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• Stagecoach unveils e-bus plan for Greater Manchester

  28-08-2018 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Bus operator Stagecoach says it would be the biggest single investment in e-buses in Europe.
  
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• Walsall v Macclesfield Town

  28-08-2018 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Walsall and Macclesfield Town.
  
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• Middlesbrough v Rochdale

  28-08-2018 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Middlesbrough and Rochdale.
  
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• Dishoom confirms Manchester Hall restaurant opening - and shares sneak peek at design

  28-08-2018 16:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new Manchester restaurant is inspired by the 'faded elegance' of Bombay's old Irani cafes
  
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• Police would like to speak to this man after reports a bag was stolen on a train

  28-08-2018 16:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers believe the man may have information which could help the investigation
  
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• Great British Bake Off 2018: What time is it on and who are the contestants?

  28-08-2018 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  GBBO returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday night. Here are the bakers and this week's theme
  
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• Coronation Street miscarriage fear for Sinead Tinker as she suspects Daniel is cheating on her

  28-08-2018 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pregnant machinist is rushed to hospital on next week's Corrie
  
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• Are you one of the parents who can claim £150 towards the cost of school uniform?

  28-08-2018 16:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Councils have the power to provide financial help to parents buying school clothing for their children - this is who can claim it
  
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• Cocaine dealers caught after police found them sleeping next to mobile phones full of messages from customers

  28-08-2018 15:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One message asked ‘Yo dude...can I get a g?’ while another said ‘hey can you drop off a gram of coke?’
  
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• Only Fools and Horses fan turns narrowboat into Del Boy's van

  28-08-2018 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  An Only Fools and Horses fan has transformed his narrowboat into Del Boy and Rodney's Reliant Robin van.
  
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• The Crown season 3: First glimpse of Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip

  28-08-2018 15:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Menzies, 44, replaces Matt Smith as Philip in the next series of the epic drama, which features Olivia Colman as the Queen
  
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• Swarovski Advent calendars are now a thing for 2018 - and you can get one for just £22

  28-08-2018 15:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  If you thought Christmas was still a while off think again! Deals are already flying out that you don't want to miss
  
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• Blackpool zookeepers treated in hospital after suspected chemical leak in sea lion enclosure

  28-08-2018 15:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The zookeepers had tried to fix a detached pipe and suffered 'slight inhalation' of chlorine
  
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• Why are our children being denied life saving treatment?

  28-08-2018 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Denying our children a drug that can not just save their lives but also help them regain some of the life they have lost, I just can’t get my head around it at all"
  
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• Brexit: First applications from EU nationals for settled status

  28-08-2018 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  EU nationals in north-west England are piloting the system for getting settled status in the UK.
  
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• Coronation Street's Sophie Webster seduces her new girlfriend. Who has Sophie dated before?

  28-08-2018 14:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sophie shares a kiss with her older lover next week on Corrie
  
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• Sophisticated crook cloned car keys to steal 12 vehicles across Cheshire and Greater Manchester

  28-08-2018 14:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Marijus Gruzinskas stole the vehicles worth at least £100,000 over four months last year
  
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• Sheffield student Joana Burns' drug death: Two in court

  28-08-2018 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Joana Burns died after taking MDMA on a night out in Sheffield to celebrate completing her degree.
  
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• Billie Eilish announces Manchester date on UK tour - here's how to get tickets

  28-08-2018 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The singer will play her first UK headline dates in 2019
  
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• Elsie Voyce swapped Salford for clear Alpine air and it changed her life

  28-08-2018 13:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  She was one of 200 children chosen to take part in a three-month health experiment
  
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• There's a free dog festival with street food and beer in Manchester next weekend

  28-08-2018 13:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sit & Stay at Sadler's Yard promises to be a dog show with a difference
  
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• This is what caused the mysterious blue light over Greater Manchester on Monday night

  28-08-2018 12:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The ‘pulsating purple’ glare was reported by hundreds of people in Ashton-under-Lyne, Droylsden, Stalybridge and Uppermill at around 11pm
  
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• Justin Timberlake at Manchester Arena: support acts, set list, tickets and times

  28-08-2018 12:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Who is supporting Justin Timberlake on his Man of the Woods tour at Manchester Arena and what will he play? All your questions answered
  
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• Jim McDonald is back on Coronation Street but who attacks him?

  28-08-2018 12:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jim walks back into the Rovers on next week's Corrie and someone is far from pleased to see him
  
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• Man's body found at industrial estate in Ardwick

  28-08-2018 11:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the car park at Downing Street Industrial Estate, off the A6, at 7.35pm on Monday night to reports that a body had been found
  
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• Keshav Maharaj: Lancashire sign South Africa spinner for rest of season

  28-08-2018 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  South Africa left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj joins Lancashire for the remainder of the 2018 County Championship season.
  
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• Armed police called to Levenshulme house after reports that man was making threats

  28-08-2018 11:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Specialist officers from the Tactical Aid Unit were scrambled to Windsor Road in the suburb on Sunday evening
  
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