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• Coronation Street fans stunned by Seb's 'Jack Sparrow' makeover

  26-10-2018 23:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Seb's turning into Dave Grohl"
  
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• Fresh arrest over Leigh house firebomb attack

  26-10-2018 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries after the fire, police say.
  
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• Premiership Rugby Cup: Worcester 35-3 Sale

  26-10-2018 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Worcester Warriors convincingly beat Sale Sharks 35-3 in the opening match of the inaugural Premiership Rugby Cup.
  
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• Was Chesney's date on Coronation Street the most awkward in history?

  26-10-2018 22:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Chesney, you plonker!"
  
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• A brave PC who was branded 'The Hoff' after a daring river rescue has been named a British hero

  26-10-2018 22:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Nadeem plunged into a freezing river to save a man's life
  
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• Manchester City Women 1-1 Reading Women: Reading deny City chance to go top of WSL

  26-10-2018 22:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Man City Women miss the chance to go top of the Women's Super League as Reading Women hold them to a draw.
  
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• Coronation Street's Nick Tilsley has a secret wife. But who is she?

  26-10-2018 22:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie fans saw Nick with what appears to be a wedding ring after taking another call from the mysterious 'E'
  
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• Man arrested over stabbing of Co-op shop worker

  26-10-2018 21:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 45-year-old was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of robbery and section 18 assault relating to the incident in Whalley Range
  
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• The Aldi toy store is back with its wooden toy range for Christmas 2018

  26-10-2018 21:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Budget supermarket Aldi is offering its customers the chance to save up to 70 percent as it releases its classic wooden toy range
  
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• These young vandals were punished for their behaviour - and readers thought it was brilliant

  26-10-2018 21:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Totally support this and hope that police in all areas do this. These kids will realise that actions have consequences."
  
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• Young girls sexually attacked while invited to see kittens

  26-10-2018 21:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The guest house owner assaulted the girls while they played with kittens he claimed to have rescued.
  
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• B&B owner lured two girls to his room to play with rescue kittens - then sexually assaulted them

  26-10-2018 20:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Adam Saleem, 46, was jailed for sexually assaulting two young girls at Minshull Street Street Crown Court
  
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• French bulldogs theft: Six puppies dead on return

  26-10-2018 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Only two of a litter of French bulldog puppies which were stolen have survived, owners confirm.
  
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• Baby Pearl: No-one will be charged over death of newborn found in Heywood woods

  26-10-2018 19:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two people arrested on suspicion of the murder of Baby Pearl have now been released with no further action being taken - and police have closed the investigation
  
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• CCTV footage released after man attacked and left with lacerations to the head

  26-10-2018 18:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the attack in Bury town centre have released CCTV footage of two men they would like to speak to
  
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• Dame Emma Thompson joins cast of new Russell T Davies drama set in Manchester

  26-10-2018 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Oscar-winning actress will star in the BBC1 series Years and Years set in the future
  
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• Baby Pearl: Police close Heywood woodland death case

  26-10-2018 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  "No further action" will be taken over the death of a baby officers called Pearl, police say.
  
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• Six puppies stolen after robbers held knife to pregnant woman's stomach have died, but two have survived

  26-10-2018 18:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The puppies were dropped off at a vets, but six out of the litter of eight have died
  
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• This is where Lidl plans to open a Manchester city centre store

  26-10-2018 17:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The German retail giant hopes the new store will create up to 50 jobs
  
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• You can apply to be on the Great British Bake Off 2019 - here's how

  26-10-2018 17:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The GBBO final is just a week away but plans for the 2019 series are underway
  
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• Three stabbed in Atherton library attack

  26-10-2018 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Two council workers and a contractor were injured in the stabbing outside the library.
  
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• Gang who flew drones carrying drugs into prisons jailed

  26-10-2018 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Seven men who used drones to fly more than £500,000 worth of drugs into prisons are jailed.
  
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• Takeaway workers guilty of manslaughter after girl's allergic reaction death

  26-10-2018 16:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Megan Lee, 15, died after reacting to the meal she ordered from the takeaway through the JustEat app
  
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• Coronation Street fans react to surprise sperm donor baby storyline

  26-10-2018 16:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie Kate and Rana are looking forward to the future with plans to start a family
  
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• Asda 'to consult staff' over potential 2,500 job losses

  26-10-2018 16:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The company have declined to comment on any possible cuts
  
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• Fracking suspended near Blackpool after 0.8 magnitude earthquake recorded

  26-10-2018 16:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cuadrilla stopped operations on Friday after the tremor at 11.30am at the Preston New Road site near Little Plumpton
  
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• Police presence outside Tameside schools following rumours of 'mass fight'

  26-10-2018 16:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Audenshaw School says it is aware of what is being said on social media - and police are planning a 'visible presence'
  
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• Jordan Begley Taser death: PC 'would not have faced sack'

  26-10-2018 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  A PC "used excessive force" on a man who died after being Tasered, the police watchdog finds.
  
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• Boohoo launches the first ever fashion meal deal

  26-10-2018 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The retailer wants you all to know they have a meal deal with a difference
  
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• Look inside Beatnikz Republic's new Northern Quarter beer bar, which officially opens this weekend

  26-10-2018 15:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The indie brewer will be pouring pints from a new Dale Street location
  
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• 'Humiliated' mum and daughter ordered out of Aldi after being wrongly accused of stealing vodka in baby's pram

  26-10-2018 15:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Leanne Silver claims her shopping was snatched from her hands and sweets taken from her seven-year-old daughter
  
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• Pep Guardiola: Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all in race

  26-10-2018 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola "has no doubt" there is a five-horse race for the Premier League title after nine games.
  
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• David de Gea: Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho 'not confident' over new deal for keeper

  26-10-2018 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is "not confident" keeper David de Gea will sign a new contract - but says he is "not worried".
  
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• Manchester Christmas Markets' giant Santa has arrived at Albert Square

  26-10-2018 15:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The overseer of the Christmas Markets is being assembled for his last year at the current site
  
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• Government warn against poppy scam ahead of Remembrance Day 2018

  26-10-2018 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Intellectual Property Office and The Royal British Legion are urging people to be "extra vigilant" when buying poppy merchandise this year
  
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• A spellbinding Harry Potter make up collection is launching tomorrow

  26-10-2018 14:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We are obsessed with the idea of Harry Potter make up and there's even wand-like make up brushes
  
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• M6 closure today will last until 'at least mid-afternoon' after collision involving ten vehicles

  26-10-2018 14:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Highways England said the clear up operation is 'complex' and the motorway is expected to be shut for quite some time
  
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• Council workers were stabbed as they moved books from a library about to close

  26-10-2018 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One victim is believed to be in a critical condition
  
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• Breaking: Man detained by police after 'at least' two people stabbed at library

  26-10-2018 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Investigations at Atherton Library in Wigan are continuing
  
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• Library stabbing: Victim suffers 'major trauma' and two others hurt as man detained

  26-10-2018 13:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Investigations at Atherton Library in Wigan are continuing
  
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• Library stabbing: Man detained as victim suffers 'major trauma' and two others hurt

  26-10-2018 13:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Investigations at Atherton Library in Wigan are continuing
  
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• Large plume of smoke seen over Stockport

  26-10-2018 13:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called to reports of a blaze at a commercial building
  
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• Five lorries and bus crash in M6 motorway pile-up

  26-10-2018 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Five lorries, a double-decker bus and a car transporter are involved in a pile-up on the M6 in Cheshire.
  
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• 'They told me to Google stuff' - the horrendous experiences of people trying to get help with mental health issues

  26-10-2018 13:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We've had a phenomenal response to the heartbreaking story of Jane Kavanagh, who killed herself the day after phoning her GP to say she was feeling suicidal
  
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• How tattoos went from subculture to pop culture

  26-10-2018 13:15
  Body art is more mainstream than ever but for many it is no longer a design for lifeWhen Nathan Boon started working as a tattoo artist about 10 years ago, tattoo parlours could be found in back alleys or on the outskirts of town. Over the years, as trends have moved from tribal designs on the lower back to geometric designs on the sternum, he has seen more shops open up in central business districts. “When I first started, you had to go and find someone to tattoo you. Now it’s in yo
  
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• Busted announce 2019 UK tour with date at Manchester Arena - how to get tickets

  26-10-2018 13:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Fans will get to see the band perform their greatest hits, including Year 3000, What I Go to School For and Crashed the Wedding
  
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• A man who tried to 'high five' a stranger in Mojo was violently punched in the face - police want to speak to this man

  26-10-2018 13:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 25-year-old suffered a fractured jaw and a CCTV appeal has now been issued
  
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• 84-year-old man pleads guilty to manslaughter of his 86-year-old wife

  26-10-2018 12:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lawrence Franks is warned that 'all sentencing options remain open'
  
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• M6 shut southbound near Knutsford after multi-vehicle collision - live updates

  26-10-2018 12:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Drivers are being asked to avoid the area
  
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• M6 closed southbound near Knutsford after multi-vehicle crash - live updates

  26-10-2018 12:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Severe delays are expected from Junction 21 as accident blocks Junction 19 and Junction 18
  
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