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• M66 motorway reopens after closure due to 'police incident'

  22-08-2019 22:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police closed both carriageways between the junctions for Heywood and Ramsbottom for a time tonight
  
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• M66 motorway closed due to 'police incident' - latest updates

  22-08-2019 22:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police closed both carriageways between the junctions for Heywood and Ramsbottom for a time tonight
  
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• Manchester rolls out the rainbow carpet for Pride

  22-08-2019 21:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Bank Holiday festival kicks off on Friday - and the city is bursting with flags, rainbows, and a whole lot of love
  
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• 'He's putting his dogs first' - these adorable puppies are being looked after by a homeless man

  22-08-2019 21:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Charity workers say Ronnie and Reggie are "chunky and happy"
  
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• Four 'best friends' died after car crashed into an Uber at 82mph

  22-08-2019 20:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Brandon Frew, 19, Declan Grove, 19, Matty Walshaw, 18, and Caelan 'Meggy' Megson, 21, died in the 'calamitous' tragedy in Leeds while on the way to McDonald's after leaving a party
  
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• We asked Greater Manchester Police and the mayor key questions about the force’s new computer system - this is what they said

  22-08-2019 20:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  In the last few weeks the M.E.N. has reported on the fall-out from the new ‘iOPS’ network, which has led a stream of whistleblowers to contact us about their concerns.  We put some of the most serious to Andy Burnham’s office
  
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• Warning after bogus caller posing as charity collector stole from woman

  22-08-2019 19:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The victim believed the woman was raising money for charity so let her into her home
  
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• Leeds and Reading Festival 2019 weather forecast, line up and everything you need to know

  22-08-2019 19:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lineup, how to get there, Met Office weather forecast, tickets and more for Leeds and Reading Festival
  
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• Smiling in his police mugshot, this evil thug subjected a woman to a three-day campaign of physical and sexual violence

  22-08-2019 19:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police described the abuse she suffered at the hands of Craig Moran as 'abhorrent'
  
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• 'Integral player' in £12m and £10m plots to smuggle tobacco and cigarettes into UK brought to justice after he fled to Spain

  22-08-2019 19:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Colin Vaissiere, 72, has been locked up for six years
  
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• Gemma Atkinson 'sad' as boyfriend Gorka Marquez confirms different Strictly role but jokes it will 'save her a fortune'

  22-08-2019 19:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Professional dancer Gorka, who has been dating Gemma since she appeared in the glitzy BBC show, will not have a celebrity partner when the programme returns next month
  
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• Ricky Hatton reassures fans after he was filmed falling over in Tenerife

  22-08-2019 18:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former world champion boxer was filmed stumbling to the floor during a night out but Hatton has dismissed any fears over his wellbeing
  
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• Bank Holiday getaway warning: Motorists told to travel 'after 9pm on Friday'

  22-08-2019 18:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Friday is expected to be the worst day for travel as people eagerly hit the roads to start their long weekend
  
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• Andy Burnham pleads for more time for Bury as clock ticks on them being kicked out of football league

  22-08-2019 18:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The debt-ridden Shakers' have until midnight on Friday night to satisfy the EFL about how they will be funded going forward - or they face being expelled from the league
  
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• Parents are spending an average of £1k entertaining their kids over the school holidays

  22-08-2019 18:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The school holidays are finally drawing to a close, but the average amount parents have been spending to keep their little ones entertained might surprise you
  
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• Plans to replace blaze-hit Christie cancer research unit approved

  22-08-2019 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The fire at The Christie in 2017 caused significant damage and led to the loss of valuable equipment.
  
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• Bury: English Football League could grant Shakers extra 48 hours to avoid expulsion

  22-08-2019 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Bury could be given more time to avoid expulsion from the EFL after it emerged four parties are interested in a takeover.
  
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• Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks are looking for extras

  22-08-2019 18:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fancy appearing on TV? You could get to share screen time with soap stars
  
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• Challenge Cup final: St Helens v Warrington Wolves

  22-08-2019 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Warrington omit half-back Blake Austin while Saints welcome back five players including captain James Roby for their Wembley date.
  
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• Arsonist who started moorland fire in West Yorkshire is jailed

  22-08-2019 17:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Zulkifl, who used a cigarette lighter to set alight the Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire, has been detained for 27 months
  
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• Manchester Pride 2019 tickets, line up, parade details and everything you need to know

  22-08-2019 17:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Pride 2019 is back in the city across August bank holiday weekend - here's everything you need to know about the big event
  
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• Rochdale's football wonderkid Luke Matheson bags top GCSEs

  22-08-2019 17:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Luke Matheson, 16, may well be a football prodigy, but on GCSE results day he was like any other teenager
  
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• Bolton School Girls’ Division GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 17:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Bolton School Girls’ Division
  
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• Bolton School Boys’ Division GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 17:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Bolton School Boys’ Division
  
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• The Macclesfield Academy GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 17:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for The Macclesfield Academy
  
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• Wellington School, Trafford, GCSE Results 2019

  22-08-2019 17:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Wellington School, Trafford, 2019
  
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• A 93-year-old Gran 'died from broken heart syndrome' after burglars targeted her home and stole late-husband's watch

  22-08-2019 17:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Betty Munroe, 93, had her home ransacked by three burglars who forced their entry after claiming to be police officers
  
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• Flybe flight forced to return to Manchester after crack develops in windscreen

  22-08-2019 17:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The captain declared an emergency over Shrewsbury after take-off, according to reports
  
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• Benefit cheat who told authorities she only had £50 in bank account received £22,000 she was not entitled to

  22-08-2019 17:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Linda Pope, 60, received a total of £22,345.16 more than she should have done, because she failed to declare savings
  
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• Where is Mayfield Depot? How to get there to and from the Gay Village and parking

  22-08-2019 16:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Directions on how to get to Mayfield Depot for Manchester Pride weekend
  
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• Stockport Grammar School GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 16:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Stockport Grammar School
  
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• Moorside High School GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 16:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Moorside High School
  
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• Good boy! Adorable sausage dog Ralph helped his police officer owner arrest a wanted man while off-duty

  22-08-2019 16:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pint-sized Dachshund is praised by dozens of admirers
  
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• Neighbours fly rainbow flags to support victim of homophobic abuse

  22-08-2019 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Neighbours of a man subjected to homophobic abuse in the street rally to show their solidarity.
  
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• Longdendale High School GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 15:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Longdendale High School GCSE results 2019
  
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• Chester Zoo welcomes not one but four members of the world's rarest primate

  22-08-2019 15:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The crowned lemurs, native to Madagascar, were moved to the Cheshire-based attraction from Montpellier Zoo in France
  
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• Teenager punched to the floor with 'knuckle duster' before bike stolen

  22-08-2019 15:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The boy was left with injuries to his face following the robbery in Norden
  
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• Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee strips off for Playboy debut cover shoot

  22-08-2019 15:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ester’s dream has come true after becoming a Playmate in the Czech Republic version of the men’s entertainment magazine
  
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• Rayner Stephens High School GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 15:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Rayner Stephens High School
  
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• Cheadle Hulme School GCSE Results 2019

  22-08-2019 15:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle Hulme
  
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• Fallibroome Academy GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Fallibroome Acedemy
  
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• Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
  
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• Watchdog urges consumers to apply for PPI refunds as August deadline looms

  22-08-2019 15:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know about making a PPI claim ahead of the August 29 deadline
  
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• BoohooMAN under fire for sharing 'sickening' video of rat being kicked to mark football season

  22-08-2019 15:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester fashion giant posted the 'cruel' footage to an official account on Instagram
  
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• Should Metrolink trams and buses in Manchester run into the early hours?

  22-08-2019 15:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A new survey to gauge opinion on public transport links between 6pm and 6am has been launched
  
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• Tytherington High School GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 15:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Tytherington High School
  
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• Strangeways inmate threw urine on guards then shouted 'Allahu Akbar' while battering them

  22-08-2019 15:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simeon Nicholls, 29, claimed he was acting in self-defence - but a jury saw through his lies
  
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• Wright Robinson College GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Wright Robinson College
  
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• Broadfield Specialist School GCSE results 2019

  22-08-2019 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  These are the results for Broadfield Specialist School
  
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• GCSE results 2019 by school: Check the results in Greater Manchester

  22-08-2019 14:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Check the GCSE results at schools including Whalley Range High School for Girls and Sale Grammar
  
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