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• Checkatrade Trophy: Sam Ricketts makes winning Shrewsbury start against Walsall

  05-12-2018 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Sam Ricketts makes a winning start as Shrewsbury boss and guides them into the third round of the Checkatrade Trophy with victory against Walsall.
  
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• Anger at 'joke' 12 month sentence for teenager who left toddler for dead in hit-and-run

  05-12-2018 23:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Leo Durrington, three, was hit with such force he was ripped from his mother's grasp and thrown 55ft across a car park.
  
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• Man killed in M60 smash was football photographer on his way back from game

  05-12-2018 23:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The non-league football world has paid tribute to Peter Lee, who died in the crash on Tuesday night
  
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• Wilder v Fury II - Brit wants rematch at Man Utd's Old Trafford ground

  05-12-2018 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Tyson Fury says he wants his rematch with Deontay Wilder to take place at Manchester United's Old Trafford ground in the summer.
  
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• It took just as long for Arsenal to go 10 miles in Manchester gridlock as it did to fly from London

  05-12-2018 21:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Arsenal now join Manchester United as official victims of Manchester's 'perfect storm' of traffic
  
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• This is the moment Koda the red panda made his Chester Zoo debut

  05-12-2018 20:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Koda a one-year-old male red panda, features on Channel 4 programme The Secret Life of the Zoo
  
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• Kevin the Carrot toys are back as Aldi releases 10 limited edition toys for charity

  05-12-2018 19:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The plush toy version of the Aldi Christmas star were released for the third year in a row in November and they were an instant hit
  
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• Customer had allergic reaction after eating gluten free garlic bread which DID contain gluten

  05-12-2018 19:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The diner was sick and suffered chest pains
  
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• Paul Massey was killed by gunman wearing combat gear 'like in video game Call of Duty', jury told

  05-12-2018 19:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Father-of-five Mr Massey, 55, was blasted outside his home on Manchester Road in Clifton, Salford, on July 25, 2015
  
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• Leo Durrington: Teenager who ran over toddler detained

  05-12-2018 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Leo Durrington remains in hospital after he was hit by the stolen van and flung 55ft through the air.
  
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• Convicted heroin dealer set up a new drugs network 'within hours' of leaving jail

  05-12-2018 19:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Kingpin' Mohammed Fazal is now back behind bars - with seven others
  
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• United match, Christmas Markets, roadworks and motorway delays lead to evening of travel chaos in Manchester - live updates

  05-12-2018 19:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Prepare yourselves for a very, very busy night of traffic on the roads - and the trams, trains and buses as Arsenal fans travel to Old Trafford for United match
  
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• Teenager who left toddler for dead in hit-and-run has been locked up for 12 months

  05-12-2018 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Leo's long-term prognosis is not fully known - as he cannot yet walk or eat - and there may be 'cognitive issues'
  
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• Members of masked gang who kidnapped man fled to Thailand and ate their SIM cards - now they've been jailed

  05-12-2018 18:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Four men have been sent down for their part in the terrifying incident
  
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• Sleeping for more than eight hours is bad for you, study finds

  05-12-2018 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Researchers claim too much shut-eye is linked to greater risk of heart disease and premature death. The study has also found the optimum amount of sleep.
  
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• 'Dynamite Kid' wrestler Thomas Billington dies on 60th birthday

  05-12-2018 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Thomas Billington had formed a notable tag team called 'The British Bulldogs' with his cousin in the 1980s.
  
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• Rochdale dealer who set up drugs ring on release from prison jailed

  05-12-2018 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Mohammed Fazal led an operation selling Class A drugs across the North West and the Midlands.
  
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• Family 'humiliated' after Northern worker refused to help with daughter's wheelchair

  05-12-2018 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The family have issued a complaint asking Northern to train staff on invisible disabilities
  
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• 'Opportunist thief' stole teenager's Christmas gifts from McDonald's in Stockport - cops want to speak to this woman

  05-12-2018 18:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl spent £100 on gifts for her family, but left them behind in the restaurant
  
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• Singing Baby Shark toys sell out in the UK - but they'll be back in time for Christmas

  05-12-2018 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It is the craze that has swept the nation and your kids have probably been singing Baby Shark do do do do do do for months
  
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• Man blasted on the doorstep of his Salford home with a shotgun took himself to hospital

  05-12-2018 17:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old required surgery for injuries to his chest, knee and wrist
  
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• Made in Manchester: Barratt

  05-12-2018 17:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Barratt plays St Mary’s Church, Stockport, on Friday, December 7
  
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• Boohoo broke advertising rules with 'misleading' countdown clock promotion

  05-12-2018 17:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester-based retailer has assured the Advertising Standards Authority that it will avoid the problem in future promotions.
  
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• Mark Williams stars as Doctor Dolittle at The Lowry with 36 live puppetry characters

  05-12-2018 17:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Harry Potter actor is looking forward to his trip to Manchester, especially a trip to This & That for rice 'n' three
  
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• United match, Christmas Markets, roadworks and motorway delays could lead to evening of travel chaos - live updates

  05-12-2018 17:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Prepare yourselves for a very, very busy night on the roads - and the trams, trains and buses
  
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• Terror officer called retired top cop a 'p***k' and posted offensive video of man being 'electrocuted'

  05-12-2018 16:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The officer has since been warned about his social media use by bosses. And he has been ticked off for using 'uncivil' language while talking about Brexit.
  
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• Oldham Italian restaurant admits garlic bread allergy error

  05-12-2018 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman became ill after she was sold garlic bread containing gluten despite declaring her allergy.
  
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• Woman rushed to hospital after falling from tower block in Manchester's Green Quarter - live updates

  05-12-2018 16:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics were scrambled to Cypress Place, off Red Bank, at around 2.40pm on Wednesday
  
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• Goldilocks has been rebooted to teach children about social media

  05-12-2018 16:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Titled #Goldilocks, the new story has been described as "a fairy tale for the digital age"
  
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• Carer will spend Christmas in jail after stealing £99 from dementia patients

  05-12-2018 16:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Marie Crawford, 59, stole the money from the handbags of the confused victims
  
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• Greater Manchester will be battered by winds of up to 80mph on Friday

  05-12-2018 15:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather alert is in place for the region from 3am to Midnight
  
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• Crooks posing as Metropolitan Police officers have conned vulnerable people out of at least £25,000

  05-12-2018 15:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Victims of the elaborate scam were told they had become victims of fraud and believed they were helping police with investigations into a crime
  
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• Tommy Fury: Tyson my motivation, says brother before debut

  05-12-2018 15:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Tommy Fury says brother Tyson is a huge motivation as he prepares for his professional debut at Manchester Arena.
  
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• Think you could look after the giraffes at Chester Zoo? Here's your chance

  05-12-2018 15:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The attraction has also been the subject of Channel 4 show, The Secret Life of the Zoo
  
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• Is Facebook down? Users say they are struggling to log in to their accounts

  05-12-2018 15:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Users have been experiencing difficulty with being automatically logged out and then leaving them unable to re-access their accounts
  
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• Why on earth are there STEPS at the bottom of the new Arndale escalators?

  05-12-2018 15:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bizarre design is part of the £11m revamp of the Halle Square
  
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• Win a Christmas party for 10 people at Zouk this December

  05-12-2018 15:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You and nine friends or colleagues could enjoy a Christmas tiffin lunch with prosecco on arrival
  
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• You won't be able to see Santa in the sky on Christmas Eve - but here's when you can catch a glimpse in Manchester

  05-12-2018 15:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  NASA's International Space Station (ISS) will be visible on selected dates in the countdown to Christmas
  
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• Banditos to give away 200 FREE burritos to celebrate launch of festive burrito

  05-12-2018 15:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Diners can choose from the new festive burrito and classic burrito options
  
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• Christmas toys discounts you can get now for Hatchimals, Pie Face, Barbie and more

  05-12-2018 15:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  We can guarantee little ones will have some of these popular characters on their Christmas list
  
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• Moment suspected arsonist sets fire to car parked outside house

  05-12-2018 15:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Footage from a nearby house appears to show a man, wearing what looks like a dark-coloured baseball cap, watching the car before walking over to it with a container
  
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• Drug addicts unwittingly flagged down undercover cop - helping the officers catch their dealer

  05-12-2018 14:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohaned Mustafa, 20, has appeared before Manchester Crown Court
  
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• Factory 251: Bouncer attack club has licence suspended

  05-12-2018 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Bouncers from Factory 251 were sacked after rugby league player Joe Sharratt was attacked outside.
  
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• Parents claim kids were 'traumatised' after primary school stage Elf murder

  05-12-2018 14:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The school's headteacher said pupils loved the 'engaging and exciting' writing assignment 
  
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• Geminid Meteor Shower 2018: The spectacular shooting star show is back

  05-12-2018 13:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's the most stunning meteor shower of the year with around 100 shooting stars an hour during the peak. Here's what you need to know, when and how you watch it.     
  
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• Ryanair facing legal action after refusing to compensate passengers

  05-12-2018 13:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The low-cost airline claims strike action by its pilots and cabin crew amounted to "extraordinary circumstances" so it should be exempt. The UK's aviation watchdog really disagrees.
  
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• Brexit holding Northern Powerhouse back, says think-tank

  05-12-2018 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The Institute of Public Policy Research North says the Northern Powerhouse has been "deprioritised".
  
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• Ted X Talk in Manchester to feature Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams - tickets on sale now

  05-12-2018 13:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  TEDx will return to The Bridgewater Hall in February 2019 and Maisie Williams will be one of the main speakers
  
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• Coronation Street actor Peter Armitage dies age 78

  05-12-2018 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  The actor first appeared in the ITV soap more than 30 years ago.
  
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• Police launch investigation after man shot outside house in Salford - latest updates

  05-12-2018 13:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim was left suffering with injuries to his chest, knee and wrist following the shooting on Benedict Close, in Pendleton, on Tuesday night
  
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