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• Accused 'spotter' in Paul Massey murder 'fears for his family' after he 'grassed' on co-defendant, trial hears

  20-12-2018 23:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Steven Boyle, 36, denies any involvement in the murder of Mr Massey - and claims he was 'duped' by his co-defendant Mark Fellows into taking part in another gangland killing
  
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• This is what made Vincent Kompany realise he HAD to help tackle Manchester's homeless crisis

  20-12-2018 22:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'We're very closely linked to each other no matter how much disparity there is in wealth,' the Man City star said
  
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• Bad news commuters - there are yet MORE roadworks coming to Salford in the New Year

  20-12-2018 22:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An old gas pipe dating back to 1878 needs to be replaced
  
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• The Parklife drug dealers who 'abused the advantages they were given in life'

  20-12-2018 21:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An ex-Royal Marine, an aspiring engineer and a maths graduate have all been locked up for plotting to sell ecstasy and cocaine at the Heaton Park festival in 2017
  
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• Army deployed to Gatwick Airport after DRONES cause travel chaos for 110,000 passengers

  20-12-2018 21:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have been unable to track down whoever is operating two drones that have been blocking all traffic for almost 24 hours
  
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• 'You horrible, pathetic excuses for human beings': Gemma Atkinson slams 'scumbag' thieves who stole animal charity boxes

  20-12-2018 20:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Vets4Pets in Ramsbottom, Bury, was raided in the early hours of Wednesday
  
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• Armed robbers wore Halloween-style masks during terrifying hammer raid

  20-12-2018 20:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two thugs threatened staff at a One Stop shop in Tameside before running off with cash and booze
  
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• Suspended Bury South MP Ivan Lewis quits Labour and launches stinging attack on Jeremy Corbyn

  20-12-2018 19:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Lewis was suspended by the party a year ago following allegations of sexual harassment, which he strenuously denies
  
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• First look at Deansgate's new Turkish restaurant Kai

  20-12-2018 18:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Inspired by the al fresco dining culture in Turkey, the ceiling is adorned with colourful flowers
  
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• Cops chased down a suspect - despite filling up on kebabs and pakoras moments earlier

  20-12-2018 18:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The officers had been enjoying an array of Indian cuisine before they were called into action
  
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• 'Severe' gas and water leaks are causing rush hour gridlock in Rochdale

  20-12-2018 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency road closures are in place following the two unrelated incidents in Littleborough
  
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• Two arrests made after man was kidnapped, brutally attacked and left for dead in street

  20-12-2018 18:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim, in his 30s, was near his home in Fallowfield when he was first snatched by masked men driving a Volkswagen
  
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• 'Pumped up on drugs and alcohol, you thought you were lord of the manor': Full transcript after judge brands murderer Tyrone Patrick an 'idiot'

  20-12-2018 18:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mr Justice Andrew Baker sentenced Patrick at Manchester Crown Court after the 33-year-old was found guilty of murdering Sale dad Mike Grimshaw
  
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• Review: Travis at O2 Apollo Manchester

  20-12-2018 17:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Steve Robson enjoys a night of nostalgic indie anthems
  
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• How the whole family can visit Manchester's Ice Village for £20 this Christmas

  20-12-2018 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The exclusive MEN discount code can save you more than a third on ticket prices
  
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• Faye Tozer addresses criticism of professional dancers taking part in Strictly

  20-12-2018 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Steps singer also speaks about her love of Manchester ahead of appearance in Queer as Folk’s 20th anniversary live show
  
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• The heartbreaking words of Mike Grimshaw's fiancée as cocaine-addicted murderer Tyrone Patrick is jailed for life

  20-12-2018 17:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michelle Pook's heartbreaking statement was read in court as Patrick was sent down
  
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• Fraudster who pretended to be victim of Manchester bombing and other tragedies to con £180,000 is jailed

  20-12-2018 16:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The court heard the 44-year-old from Edinburgh had used multiple mobile phone SIM cards and fake names and addresses to take out dozens of insurance policies and then make bogus claims
  
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• 'To police, sorry about messing with you on the phone, I will never do it again': Boys apologise for 999 calls

  20-12-2018 16:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Will and Ted' also made a police charity donation 'with their own money'
  
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• If you're thinking of buying a puppy at Christmas, this is what you need to know

  20-12-2018 15:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's a HUGE commitment - and there are lot of things to consider
  
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• Four trains were daubed with graffiti - police want to know who was responsible

  20-12-2018 15:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The damage was estimated at more than £5,000
  
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• The Northern Quarter has a new hidden bar to end your Christmas night out in

  20-12-2018 15:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Berlin inspired bar has a different DJ on every night
  
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• Heartless thieves steal Christmas presents for children and slash inflatable Santa at garden centre grotto

  20-12-2018 15:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two yobs stole sacks of gifts intended to be given out to children visiting Santa's grotto at J Parker's Garden Centre
  
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• This young thug murdered a newlywed in a revenge attack - he was jailed, but 18 years wasn't enough

  20-12-2018 15:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Jama, 20, knifed Mohammed Nabeel Hussain after learning his brother, Musa, 22, had been robbed the day before
  
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• Who is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s wife Silje? How long have they been together and how many children do they have?

  20-12-2018 15:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here's all you need to know about the wife of United's new caretaker manager
  
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• Man carrying knife attempts to steal money from Barclays near Manchester University

  20-12-2018 14:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man threatened staff with a knife but left empty handed, police said
  
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• Factory nightclub to remain closed over Christmas after licensing appeal U-turn

  20-12-2018 14:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses have withdrawn an appeal over the council's decision to temporarily remove the club's licence
  
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• Factory nightclub to remain closed over Christmas after licencing appeal U-turn

  20-12-2018 14:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses have withdrawn an appeal over the council's decision to temporarily remove the club's licence
  
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• You won't hear any music or checkout beeps at Morrisons on Saturday - this is why

  20-12-2018 14:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's part of Morrison's 'Quiet Hour' initiative
  
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• TalkRadio host Iain Lee saves suicidal man's life while live on air

  20-12-2018 14:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'I don't want you to die tonight because I love you. I love you, brother. I love you'
  
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• Manchester's traffic roadworks nightmare - is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

  20-12-2018 14:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Part of the Regent Road scheme will be completed tomorrow - and some of the dreaded lane closures will be lifted
  
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• Cocaine-fuelled Tyrone Patrick boasted that he 'ran the estate' - after killing a man who stood up to him

  20-12-2018 13:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What was supposed to be a quiet night in for Mike Grimshaw and his fiancee, quickly turned into tragedy
  
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• 'I want a unicorn that does everything for me and a bunny that can understand me' - parents share their kids' adorable letters to Santa

  20-12-2018 13:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's that wonderful time of the year - when traditionally children make the most bizarre present requests
  
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• A sibling EVERY Christmas and a carton of eggs - parents share their kids' adorable letters to Santa

  20-12-2018 13:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's that wonderful time of the year - when traditionally children make the most bizarre present requests
  
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• Top TV programmes not to miss this Christmas and New Year

  20-12-2018 13:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  What's on TV this Christmas? Your Christmas and New Year TV guide and times for 2018
  
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• Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans says 'yes’ to Strictly Come Dancing 2019

  20-12-2018 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chris spoke to Alex Jones on The One Show about being approached by show bosses
  
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• Stephanie Davis accidentally poisons her boyfriend and films the disgusting results

  20-12-2018 13:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hollyoaks star Steph served new man Owen Warner raw chicken and captured him vomiting in just his boxer shorts 
  
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• Sainsbury’s will sell 21 mince pies every second on Super Saturday as shoppers stock up for Christmas

  20-12-2018 13:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses at the supermarket giant have revealed that customers will spend an eye-watering £150m in-store and online this Saturday
  
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• Ask Alexa this one question to get a special reply... from Father Christmas

  20-12-2018 13:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kids will love this trick to hear from Santa Claus himself
  
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• Laughing gas cannisters are 'easily available in corner shops, online or over the phone'

  20-12-2018 13:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A BBC investigation filmed shop assistants handing over boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters despite the undercover reporter saying they wanted them to illegally use it as a recreational drug
  
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• Macaulay Culkin back as Home Alone's Kevin - 30 years later, in new Google TV ad

  20-12-2018 12:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Now 38-years-old, Home Alone's Kevin McCallister has been abandons at Christmas once again but this time round he has Google
  
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• Fifty people died while homeless in Greater Manchester last year, the first ever official figures reveal

  20-12-2018 12:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The government released estimates on homeless deaths for the first time - showing they shot up by two thirds in the region last year
  
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• Man charged with assault and possession of a firearm after woman attacked in Denton

  20-12-2018 12:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lloyd Hill, 24, has been charged with attempted assault, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear and two counts of threats to kill
  
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• The bully who put a security camera in his house so he could mock his size 8 girlfriend's 'fat thighs' from work

  20-12-2018 12:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jelen's victim said she felt like she was living in 'a mental hospital with 24-hours a day surveillance'
  
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• Drug trafficker with huge property empire in UK and Costa del Sol ordered to pay back £400,000

  20-12-2018 12:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Gordon Ruckledge, of Ashton-under-Lyne, owned or co-owned properties in Manchester, Halifax, Leeds, County Durham and Spain
  
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• Cheeky train driver passing Lowry Hotel makes hilarious joke to passengers at Jose Mourinho's expense after Manchester United sacking

  20-12-2018 11:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United sacked Mourinho on Tuesday with the club sitting sixth in the league having endured their worst ever start to a Premier League season
  
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• Iceland launches party food for 24 people for just £15

  20-12-2018 10:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Christmas food prep has just got much easier!
  
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• Manchester City stars paint the town red as they hold Christmas party at Chinawhite

  20-12-2018 10:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Striker Gabriel Jesus showed off a touch of Brazilian flair - wearing a dazzling orange cap and trainers
  
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• Loving dad accidentally killed himself taking black market painkiller without realising it was methadone

  20-12-2018 10:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'People called him the 'big friendly giant'. He was a protector, he'd do anything for anybody'
  
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• Stagecoach boss warns that bus firm 'may have to pass pollution tax charge onto passenger fares'

  20-12-2018 10:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The warning comes as passengers are already bracing themselves for fare hikes in January - with Stagecoach and First both increasing prices by an average 6 per cent
  
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