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• Warhammer 40K fans can snap up popular set for £24 instead of £40 in rare deal

  22-10-2026 17:46 via MEN - News
  
  Warhammer 40,000 fans have the opportunity to get their hands on a brand new Space Marines figure set while saving some serious cash in the process
  
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• Stretford headteacher murder trial RECAP as witness tells court it is 'not possible' driver didn't know man was under car

  22-10-2026 17:45 via MEN - News
  
  Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins
  
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• The areas where your salary goes furthest when buying a home in UK

  22-10-2026 17:31 via MEN - News
  
  The average UK house now costs £273,000
  
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• Andy Burnham government lists nine emergency items all UK households should have

  22-10-2026 17:16 via MEN - News
  
  The guidance is part of a major new campaign aimed at boosting national resilience
  
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• Mother and baby found after evidence 'woman may have recently given birth' following discovery

  22-10-2026 16:57 via MEN - News
  
  Officers were called to reports of suspected human tissue at a junction in Rochdale
  
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• Hickory's Smokehouse near Manchester reopens after flood forced it to close

  22-10-2026 16:44 via MEN - News
  
  It's been open for seven years serving up a taste of Southern America
  
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• Met Office issues tree warning ahead of 80mph Storm Austen and Storm Boelo

  22-10-2026 16:38 via MEN - News
  
  A string of severe weather alerts have been issued across the UK as two storms are set to batter the UK with wind and rain
  
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• Plan to create block of flats facing Bolton train station thrown out

  22-10-2026 16:35 via MEN - News
  
  The council said a noise report on how nearby bars could potentially affect tenants was ‘not considered to be adequate’
  
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• Everything we know as officers hunt 'woman who may have recently given birth'

  22-10-2026 16:22 via MEN - News
  
  Officers have launched an appeal for welfare of a woman in Rochdale
  
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• Derbyshire detective investigated over allegations of 'inappropriate AI use'

  22-10-2026 16:16 via MEN - News
  
  The force shared concerns that the officer’s alleged use of AI 'may not have been in line with their guidance and conditions'
  
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• DWP confirms five groups of pensioners who will not get Winter Fuel Payment 2026

  22-10-2026 16:01 via MEN - News
  
  There are five groups of over-66s will not receive the financial help, the DWP has confirmed
  
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• Caroline Flack’s brother did not really recover after her death, inquest told

  22-10-2026 15:50 via MEN - News
  
  Paul Flack was found unresponsive in the garden of his home in Norwich on Father’s Day this year
  
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• Rochdale police appeal LIVE as officers hunt 'woman who may have recently given birth' after discovery

  22-10-2026 15:45 via MEN - News
  
  Officers were called to reports of suspected human tissue at a junction in Rochdale
  
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• Full list of Storm Austen and Storm Boelo weather warnings as Met Office forecasts 80mph winds

  22-10-2026 15:37 via MEN - News
  
  The first two named storms of the season are set to hit the UK in close succession in the coming days
  
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• The M6, M60 and M62 motorways in Greater Manchester will close this weekend

  22-10-2026 15:29 via MEN - News
  
  We've compiled a full list of the roads set to close from Friday to Sunday
  
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• Stretford headteacher murder trial LIVE as witness tells court it is 'not possible' driver didn't know man was under car

  22-10-2026 15:16 via MEN - News
  
  Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins
  
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• Windows smashed and swastika scrawled on houses in latest spate of 'HMO' vandalism

  22-10-2026 15:13 via MEN - News
  
  Since October 5, Greater Manchester Police has received 47 reports of criminal damage to properties that are either HMOs, or properties that are being mistaken for HMOs.
  
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• John Healey makes pre-Budget announcement as he reveals financial plans for UK businesses

  22-10-2026 15:02 via MEN - News
  
  The Chancellor has revealed his is “conscious” that businesses are also suffering under the cost-of-living crisis
  
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• Major emergency incident RECAP as person dies on railway line near Salford

  22-10-2026 14:53 via MEN - News
  
  Services between Manchester and Liverpool are being delayed or cancelled
  
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• Gang used cruel cash machine trick to steal thousands from pensioners

  22-10-2026 14:49 via MEN - News
  
  The three men would work together to distract their 'vulnerable' targets
  
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• Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler cleared of raping 13-year-old girl

  22-10-2026 14:16 via MEN - News
  
  Hayler was emotional and bent over as he was told by the judge he could leave the dock
  
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• Coronation Street legend 'didn't see it coming' as she takes on iconic role after soap exit

  22-10-2026 14:08 via MEN - News
  
  Former Corrie star Sue Cleaver has said she didn't see her next role coming, as she reflected on her life after leaving the cobbles
  
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• Six million UK households eligible for £150 boost told to expect letters from today

  22-10-2026 14:06 via MEN - News
  
  The Government is contacting anyone eligible for the payment
  
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• 'Highly determined' M.E.N reporter wins prestigious national press award

  22-10-2026 13:54 via MEN - News
  
  Charlotte Hall has been commended for her 'tenacity' by a panel of judges
  
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• Key points of PHP cyber incident - How are people being affected as 32 Government services down

  22-10-2026 13:47 via MEN - News
  
  Everything we know about the impact of the security flaw
  
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• Coronation Street fans left with same complaint over Bethany Platt's baby twist with Kit Green

  22-10-2026 13:46 via MEN - News
  
  Corrie fans have a complaint about the current Bethany Platt baby twist, as it was revealed she's pregnant with Kit Green's baby
  
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• Stepdad smirks as jury find him GUILTY of murdering student in university halls

  22-10-2026 13:42 via MEN - News
  
  Nathan Owens, 34, killed his stepdaughter Carla Georgescu, a second-year psychology student, on her 20th birthday
  
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• 'I had no idea I was pregnant then gave birth in eight minutes'

  22-10-2026 13:36 via MEN - News
  
  Annalise Harry had no symptoms of pregnancy apart from the 'tiniest amount' of weight gain
  
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• PHP security issue LIVE as websites taken offline amid cyber-hacking fears

  22-10-2026 13:34 via MEN - News
  
  Organisations around the world have been scrambling to fix a critical security flaw in the programming language PHP used by the majority of websites
  
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• All the Asda stores offering apprenticeships including two in Greater Manchester

  22-10-2026 13:25 via MEN - News
  
  The apprenticeships will offer young adults a Level 2 qualification - equivalent to five GCSEs
  
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• John Healey issued major tax warning ahead of Budget so 'we don’t see repeat' of previous years

  22-10-2026 13:23 via MEN - News
  
  The new Chancellor will lay out his tax plans at the Autumn Budget
  
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• Lake District castle hosting family-friendly Halloween festival this October half term with scary mazes, trails and ghost train rides

  22-10-2026 12:55 via MEN - What's On
  
  The castle Halloween Spooktacular begins this weekend just as schools break up for the October half term break
  
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• Met Office names second storm Boelo to hit UK on Saturday with 80mph wind just one day after Storm Austen

  22-10-2026 12:34 via MEN - News
  
  Storm Boelo is set to bring lashings of rain to the whole of the country on Saturday
  
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• Police issue arrest update amid 'relentless' probe into Salford 'HMO' attacks

  22-10-2026 12:31 via MEN - News
  
  GMP said they are taking the spate of vandalism 'extremely seriously'
  
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• Helen Flanagan 'excited' as she announces major new role that will bring her to Stockport

  22-10-2026 12:25 via MEN - What's On
  
  Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has landed a major new theatre role that will see her back performing in Greater Manchester
  
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• Trafford Bonfire Night 2026 firework displays and events

  22-10-2026 12:15 via MEN - What's On
  
  There's plenty going on in the borough this year
  
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• Disney Store to open its first UK outlet at Cheshire Oaks

  22-10-2026 12:15 via MEN - What's On
  
  The shop will sell Disney merchandise, with selected products up to 40% off
  
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• Manchester Airport baggage rule warning for passengers going on holiday during October half term

  22-10-2026 12:08 via MEN - News
  
  Some UK airports have updated their hand luggage rules
  
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• Yorkshire mum, 46, with rare condition thought she may 'never have a deep breath again'

  22-10-2026 12:04 via MEN - News
  
  The solicitor was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was eight months old
  
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• Coronation Street fans make clear demand for another return after Owen Armstrong news

  22-10-2026 11:56 via MEN - News
  
  Corrie fans have been flooding social media with the same demand after news Owen Armstrong is heading back to Weatherfield
  
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• Gorka Marquez defends Strictly Come Dancing as he shares real feelings about not being on BBC show

  22-10-2026 11:54 via MEN - News
  
  Dancer Gorka Marquez has shared his thoughts on the changes to Strictly after leaving ahead of the 2026 series
  
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• Greater Manchester hit with Storm Austen wind warning as Met Office forecasts 55mph 'gales'

  22-10-2026 11:45 via MEN - News
  
  A new weather alert has been issued affecting Greater Manchester
  
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• Award-winning shop to open new site after taking over popular Chorlton location

  22-10-2026 11:26 via MEN - What's On
  
  Locals are already calling it 'fantastic news'
  
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• Boxing Day 2026 date reminder as bank holiday moved this Christmas

  22-10-2026 11:21 via MEN - News
  
  The bank holiday for Boxing Day will land on a different date this year - here is everything you need to know
  
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• Dame Judi Dench, 91, says she can't 'do a play, a film or read any more' in health update

  22-10-2026 11:17 via MEN - News
  
  Actress Dame Judi Dench has said she is no longer able to work as an actor because of her eye condition
  
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• The beautiful Peak District walk ending with bakeries, cafes and pubs that's perfect for autumn

  22-10-2026 11:14 via MEN - What's On
  
  The picturesque village in the Hope Valley is know for its dramatic gritstone edges, open-air swimming and literary history, and has many places to stop of for a bite to eat
  
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• Bolton man charged with string of child sex and exploitation offences

  22-10-2026 11:12 via MEN - News
  
  Mohammed Akram, who is of Pakistani origin, has been charged with 15 offences
  
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• Major emergency incident LIVE as person dies on railway line near Salford

  22-10-2026 11:01 via MEN - News
  
  Services between Manchester and Liverpool are being delayed or cancelled
  
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• Met Office reveals exact time Storm Austen will hit Greater Manchester with wind and rain

  22-10-2026 10:56 via MEN - News
  
  Strong wind and heavy rain is set to batter Greater Manchester and the rest of the country from Thursday evening
  
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• Dani Dyer gives sweet insight into husband Jarrod Bowen's Strictly Come Dancing support

  22-10-2026 10:52 via MEN - News
  
  Dani Dyer has shared the sweet way her footballer husband Jarrod Bown has been supporting her Strictly journey
  
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