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• Boots slashes £60 Yankee Candle gift set by 50% to just £30 ahead of Christmas

  25-10-2026 23:38 via MEN - What's On
  
  The Yankee Candle Star Gift Set was priced at £60 but shoppers can pick it up while it's slashed in price as part of Boots' weekly Star Gift sale
  
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• Andy Burnham confident every rough sleeper will have route off the street by Christmas as funding doubles to £432m

  25-10-2026 23:30 via MEN - News
  
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham is determined to get everyone off the streets by Christmas
  
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• Jewish organisation condemns Green Party as ‘racist’ over anti-Zionist policy

  25-10-2026 23:01 via MEN - News
  
  The Green Party has denied that it excludes those with Zionist views
  
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• TV star Scarlette Douglas announces pregnancy with first child

  25-10-2026 22:46 via MEN - News
  
  The former A Place In The Sun presenter has revealed the joyous news with her fiancé Kyle Murray
  
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• End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame

  25-10-2026 22:24 via BBC News
  
  Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.
  
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• Police cordon in place near Etihad Stadium as road closed off

  25-10-2026 22:17 via MEN - News
  
  Detectives have been spotted at the scene
  
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• Ryanair flight to UK diverted 900 miles to Spain as Storm Boelo prevents landing

  25-10-2026 22:05 via MEN - News
  
  A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Bristol was diverted almost 910 miles to Alicante in Spain after Storm Boelo prevented it from landing in the UK.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing hit with complaints minutes into results show

  25-10-2026 21:42 via MEN - News
  
  Viewers weren't happy with one of the performances
  
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• Police issue appeal for boy, 14, last seen in Wythenshawe four days ago

  25-10-2026 21:40 via MEN - News
  
  Success was last seen on Wednesday afternoon
  
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• Dusk rug reduced to £29 is as 'beautiful as it is soft to touch'

  25-10-2026 21:17 via MEN - News
  
  "We bought this for the sitting area in our kitchen and it's perfect! Great quality, lovely pattern and very reasonable pricing."
  
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• This City Is Ours on BBC: What series 2 is about, full cast and what happened in series 1?

  25-10-2026 21:15 via MEN - News
  
  The first season of the BBC programme was one of the best received crime series in years
  
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• 'Storm Boelo had £50k impact on our farm'

  25-10-2026 21:15 via BBC News
  
  Ali and Fiona Wilshaw have estimated a loss of £50k as they shut to clear up after the storm.
  
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• Adultery on ITV: What's it about, when's it on, full cast and where you've seen them before

  25-10-2026 21:10 via MEN - News
  
  The series boasts stars from Captain America, Emma, Heartstopper and Emmerdale
  
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• Storm Boelo RECAP as extreme weather leaves hundreds of Greater Manchester homes without power

  25-10-2026 21:05 via MEN - News
  
  Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing viewers ask 'what is going on' as latest bottom two sparks chaos

  25-10-2026 21:00 via MEN - News
  
  Strictly fans admitted that the BBC dance show's latest bottom two had left them in shock
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing couple forced to leave BBC show ahead of Halloween special

  25-10-2026 21:00 via MEN - News
  
  Shaun Wright-Phillips and Alexis Warr became the fourth couple to leave Strictly's 2026 series following the latest dreaded dance-off
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing announces major dance-off change for first time in 22 years

  25-10-2026 21:00 via MEN - News
  
  Strictly has confirmed a major change to the next dance-off, which will take place during the BBC show's Halloween special
  
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• Storm Boelo RECAP as extreme weather leaves hundreds of Greater Manchester homes without power - latest

  25-10-2026 20:33 via MEN - News
  
  Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm
  
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• Tragedy as girl, dies after 'fall from height' from London tower block

  25-10-2026 20:29 via MEN - News
  
  The Met Police has said they do not believe the incident to be suspicious
  
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• Everything heard in second week in the trial of a man accused of murdering Stretford Grammar headteacher Michael Mullins

  25-10-2026 20:21 via MEN - News
  
  WARNING: Graphic details. Simon Richardson, 35, denies murdering Michael Mullins
  
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• Lake District 'little pocket of heaven' cabin with stunning view of Windermere Lake

  25-10-2026 20:00 via MEN - What's On
  
  "The perfect little getaway."
  
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• Roads blocked and thousands without power as Storm Boelo batters region for second day running

  25-10-2026 19:48 via MEN - News
  
  Disruption was widespread on Sunday as gusts of up to 65mph hit Greater Manchester
  
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• Roman's £24 sparkly bolero is perfect for covering up arms in Christmas party season

  25-10-2026 19:47 via MEN - News
  
  The Christmas party cover-up is perfect for anyone self-conscious about their arms
  
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• Roman £34 top is 'very elegant for the older woman' at Christmas parties

  25-10-2026 19:47 via MEN - News
  
  "Love it. Very elegant for the older woman, perfect for those Christmas parties."
  
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• Teenage boy dies and 17-year-old arrested after crash following police pursuit

  25-10-2026 19:34 via MEN - News
  
  A teenage boy has died following a crash between two cars after a short police pursuit in Bristol in the early hours of Sunday morning. A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
  
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• Argos shoppers snap up trainers for £3 that look similar to trending £90 Adidas pair

  25-10-2026 19:30 via MEN - News
  
  While not 100% identical, the Argos trainers look similar to the £90 Adidas SL 72 OG Shoes which have been top of fashion influencers' lists in 2026
  
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• 'I asked my late sister for a sign - then we won the National Lottery jackpot'

  25-10-2026 19:15 via MEN - News
  
  Amanda Hampton, her brother Gareth, ex-husband Matthew and friend Louise scooped the National Lottery's Set For Life jackpot
  
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• 'It’s torture. This is sleep deprivation. That is a recognised torture method'

  25-10-2026 18:56 via MEN - News
  
  Former Tameside Mayor John Sullivan claims overnight M67 diversions for the £228m Mottram bypass project are sending 400 HGVs a night past his Hyde home - shaking beds, smashing over potholes, and robbing residents of sleep.
  
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• 'Bolton need to stick to their guns in crucial run'

  25-10-2026 18:31 via BBC News
  
  Fan writer Kasey Smith reflects on Bolton's heavy home defeat to Middlesbrough and whether they need to adapt their philosophy.
  
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• Storm Boelo LIVE as extreme weather leaves hundreds of Greater Manchester homes without power - latest

  25-10-2026 18:25 via MEN - News
  
  Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm
  
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• 'I couldn't deal with fire in my mouth': How losing his mum inspired Pat Karney's crusade to ban smoking

  25-10-2026 18:21 via MEN - News
  
  Following the death of Cllr Pat Karney aged 78, John Scheerhout examines the personal tragedy that drove one of his greatest political legacies - leading the crusade that made Manchester, and eventually England, smoke-free.
  
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• M62 crash RECAP as incident causes long traffic queues on carriageway near Rochdale

  25-10-2026 18:17 via MEN - News
  
  The carriageway is partially blocked
  
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• ‘For years I was scared of flying, now I hop on planes from London to Edinburgh’

  25-10-2026 18:12 via MEN - News
  
  Mark Wein overcame his fear of flying, now he's going to help passengers at Manchester Airport thanks to easyJet
  
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• Dismissed by professionals as a fussy eater, seven-year-old Alfie died from severe malnutrition

  25-10-2026 18:07 via MEN - News
  
  Lucy Morrison is fighting to ensure other families get the support they desperately need, warning that too many people living with ARFID are still being overlooked
  
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• Toddler fighting for life and man dead after van crashes into broken down car

  25-10-2026 18:05 via MEN - News
  
  A Mercedes van collided with a broken down Citroën Picasso on the southbound carriageway of the A34 in Sutton Scotney, Hampshire, at 3.13pm on October 23
  
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• 'Terrifying' Leeds Scare Maze is back for Halloween 2026 with £4 tickets to nab

  25-10-2026 18:00 via MEN - News
  
  Treading through a scary atmosphere supported by flashing lights, strobe effects, loud sounds, and jump scares, visitors will have plenty to see as they wander through the maze
  
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• 'It wasn't a farewell from me' - but horror start leaves Carrick on brink

  25-10-2026 17:51 via BBC News
  
  Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.
  
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• Parents can nab £35 Fisher Price toy said to 'kill tantrums instantly for £11

  25-10-2026 17:46 via MEN - What's On
  
  The Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin' Beats Musical Toy normally costs £35, but can be bagged for just £11 in a clever double deal stack
  
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• ‘He's coming across as a jaundiced football fan when really he’s the Prime Minister now’

  25-10-2026 17:45 via MEN - News
  
  Our reporters explain what 900 pages of documents told them about Andy Burnham, Abu Dhabi and a controversial land deal.
  
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• Thomas Markle issues statement as he denies child sex allegations and claims images were 'planted'

  25-10-2026 17:41 via MEN - News
  
  Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle has denied allegations of child sex abuse, vowing to clear his name
  
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• M62 crash LIVE as incident causes long traffic queues on carriageway near Rochdale

  25-10-2026 17:37 via MEN - News
  
  The carriageway is partially blocked
  
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• Full list of Storm Boelo power cuts as 600 Greater Manchester properties affected

  25-10-2026 17:30 via MEN - News
  
  Power cuts are reported across Greater Manchester this afternoon after strong winds battered the region
  
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• Police called to youths playing 'knock a door run' on Tameside estate

  25-10-2026 17:12 via MEN - News
  
  "Whilst some incidents may not constitute criminal offences, they can have a significant impact"
  
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• Why Britain's top-performing police chief is being forced out - and his warning to the Home Office

  25-10-2026 16:57 via MEN - News
  
  Following a leaked letter exposing a bitter rift with PCC Dan Price over his contract, retiring Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts speaks to the M.E.N. about his 33-year career, tackling county lines gangs, and why Home Office plans are flawed.
  
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• Hours left to get 'best' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for £50 in 33% off launch deal

  25-10-2026 16:47 via MEN - News
  
  Gamers can save more than a third on the game, which critics have described as the best game in the franchise for more than a decade
  
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• Storm Boelo LIVE as extreme weather causes power cuts and travel chaos across Greater Manchester - latest

  25-10-2026 16:41 via MEN - News
  
  Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm
  
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• Binman shares three-word rule on how to recycle crisp packets

  25-10-2026 16:34 via MEN - News
  
  A UK waste expert has shared the answer to where to recycle crisp packets and soft plastic packaging
  
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• I spent 30 hours in Ukraine and two things struck me above all

  25-10-2026 16:13 via MEN - News
  
  Most news coverage of Ukraine focuses on the frontlines and the bombardment of Kyiv. Manchester Evening News Night Editor Tom Burnett decided to visit the vast country's second city
  
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• Storm Boelo rest centre opened as hundreds of Greater Manchester homes without power

  25-10-2026 16:08 via MEN - News
  
  Engineers are working across the North West
  
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• Gulliver's World 'Santa's sleepover' package for up to six reduced by 49% in flash deal

  25-10-2026 16:00 via MEN - News
  
  The stay and play experience is the perfect Christmas treat for the whole family
  
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