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• Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney supported as she speaks out on Cassie Plummer exit

  04-08-2026 09:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Claire Sweeney was flooded with love and support as she spoke out on her exit from the ITV soap as Cassie Plummer after three years
  
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• Anne Widdecombe funeral LIVE updates as ex-MP laid to rest

  12-08-2026 14:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Reform UK spokeswoman was killed last month
  
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• Man killed in Wigan bus and bike crash named

  12-08-2026 14:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An investigation is ongoing after the crash in Ashton-in-Makerfield
  
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• The tranquil Greater Manchester park with lakes, streams and meadows perfect for a summer's day

  12-08-2026 14:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Over the next few days, Greater Manchester will see rather high temperatures due to an unprecedented fifth heatwave in the UK. Temperatures are expected to peak at 32C, with health alerts already issued as some parts of the UK prepare for 36C weather.
  
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• Janette Manrara supported over exciting move after Strictly exit

  12-08-2026 13:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The professional dancer will not be returning to It Takes Two
  
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• Lucy Davis' dad Jasper Carrott breaks silence over daughter's incurable cancer diagnosis

  12-08-2026 13:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Office star announced that she was diagnosed with ‘incurable’ stage four breast cancer a year and a half ago
  
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• McDonalds launches major sauce giveaway with a twist

  12-08-2026 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Fans have less than 5 hours left to enter the giveaway
  
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• Boots pauses home delivery of weight loss jabs during heatwave

  12-08-2026 13:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pharmacy chain said it had made the decision in order to keep the medication safe in transit
  
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• Simon Levy jailed for whole life for murdering two women and raping a third

  12-08-2026 13:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Levy, 40, killed grandmother Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, in March 2025 and mother-of-four Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in August that year, as his spiral of offending escalated from sexual assaults on the Tube to double murder
  
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• Solar eclipse postcode checker: The exact time to see the peak where you live in the UK

  12-08-2026 13:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It will take just 15 minutes for the peak moment to sweep from the very north of Scotland down to Land’s End in Cornwall
  
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• Homeowner faces £400k dream home being demolished for being 50cm too wide

  12-08-2026 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Idnan Choudhry, 31, could be made to bulldoze his five-bedroom home after a four-year planning dispute
  
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• ITV confirm when The Voice will return to screens as new judge Kelly Rowland teases debut

  12-08-2026 13:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former X Factor judge is working with McFly’s Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.I am
  
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• Olivia Attwood sends message to sister after 'critical' hospital visit

  12-08-2026 13:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Georgia Attwood was rushed to hospital in Miami fur surgery for her endometriosis
  
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• Call The Midwife's Helen George opens up on relationship with boyfriend before tragic death

  12-08-2026 13:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The actress opened up about her loss last month
  
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• Full list of Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights today, Wednesday August 12

  12-08-2026 12:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  July was the second busiest month the airport has ever recorded
  
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• Five warnings issued to anyone driving on UK roads at 7pm during solar eclipse

  12-08-2026 12:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Getting distracted by the once-in-a-lifetime event could land you with a careless driving charge
  
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• Stockport's 50p school uniform sale is returning for eight days to save parents some serious cash

  12-08-2026 12:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pop-up shop opens this week with uniform for primary and secondary schools
  
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• Ricky Gervais sends support to Office co-star Lucy Davis after devastating 'incurable' cancer announcement

  12-08-2026 12:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Dawn Tinsley actress worked with Ricky on the iconic BBC comedy
  
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• Urgent warning issued to passengers flying from Majorca Airport

  12-08-2026 12:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Travellers are urged to plan their journeys carefully
  
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• Former Lioness Jill Scott 'fangirling' as she's spotted on Corrie set

  12-08-2026 12:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The I'm a Celeb winner was excited to be back in Weatherfield
  
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• Dad who first experienced mild symptoms on Turkey family holiday given months to live

  12-08-2026 12:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Hollie Boswell has become full-time carer to her partner Kris Bennett who has now been given just 12-18 months to live
  
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• Huyton crash victims died from 'multiple injuries' as inquest opens into four men killed

  12-08-2026 12:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The court heard a Cupra had come off the road and crashed into a lamppost
  
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• Salford murder LIVE as man found dead with suspect arrested and cordon in place

  12-08-2026 12:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Enquiries are ongoing
  
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• Final Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant revealed as Gavin and Stacey icon

  12-08-2026 12:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All 15 contestants for Strictly 2026 have now been revealed ahead of the BBC series' return
  
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• Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry show off adorable family addition

  12-08-2026 11:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Emmerdale stars shared a glimpse of sweet pooches Ronald and Geraldine
  
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• Football club issues statement after player abused following Bury v Curzon Ashton match

  12-08-2026 11:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The club's board has vowed to take action
  
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• Sir Rod Stewart forced to cancel remainder of tour after heart operation

  12-08-2026 11:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 81-year-old singer is taking time out to recover
  
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• Pub landlord launched vicious attack on his partner after returning home from Manchester

  12-08-2026 11:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pair had returned from a trip to Manchester - hours later he turned violent
  
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• When was the last total solar eclipse in the UK?

  12-08-2026 11:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The countdown has begun for the UK's best solar eclipse in 27 years
  
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• How to watch today's solar eclipse safely with and without glasses

  12-08-2026 11:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here's everything you need to know about today's spectacular partial solar eclipse
  
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