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• Driver's miraculous escape after tree falls on van as gale-force winds batter region

  04-01-2018 19:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Forecasters say gusts of 50 to 60mph are expected across Greater Manchester - and say wind speeds could reach 75mph in higher, western parts of the country
  
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• 'Brilliant' orthopaedic pillow that 'helps my neck pain' is £5 instead of £55 in deal

  16-08-2026 08:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Brilliant product, bought for me and the hubby, improved neck pain for both of us, so much better than normal pillows."
  
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• 'Utterly gripping' crime drama on Channel 4 perfect for Line of Duty fans

  16-08-2026 08:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The crime series has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its gripping storylines and stunning landscapes
  
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• Inside Gaucho Manchester's biggest revamp in 25 years - and how it's no longer just all about steak

  16-08-2026 07:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The iconic restaurant, which reopened this week, has undergone a big evolution
  
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• 'I don't like massages, but I fell for this dreamy countryside spa retreat an hour from Manchester'

  16-08-2026 07:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  You can stay in a new woodland pod, there's an outdoor pool where you can sip on a cocktail while admiring the views - and as we discovered you get a heck of a lot for your money
  
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• 'They feel like they're under siege': The warning over rising antisemitism in schools

  16-08-2026 07:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A government-commissioned report, which will be published in autumn, has heard evidence from pupils, teachers, governors and parents on the abuse and harassment they face in educational settings
  
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• Oldham, where some are now ready to welcome 'the devil they don't know'

  16-08-2026 07:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One person said: “We have tried the devil we know. Maybe it’s the devil we don’t know that we need to go with.”
  
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• What would a tourism tax mean for Greater Manchester?

  16-08-2026 07:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  As Edinburgh becomes the first UK city to launch a tourism tax, the M.E.N takes a look at Manchester's existing visitor charge model and speaks to industry leaders on what a wider vsitior levy would mean for the city-region
  
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• 'I got the s**t kicked out of me - but it made me realise who I needed to help'

  16-08-2026 07:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Advisor to some of the UK and US' top politicians, 32-yera-old Pablo O'Hana from Withington left school with few qualifications and never went to university
  
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• The Lazy Sunday Quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 10 questions - August 16, 2026

  16-08-2026 07:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Can you get the answers right in our quiz?
  
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• 'My head is gone': Convicted killer found dead in Strangeways cell left note

  16-08-2026 07:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lee Hopkinson had been jailed for 13 years for manslaughter
  
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• 'It's only a fiver each': Hundreds of Parklife 2026 drivers risking fines to 'park anywhere'

  16-08-2026 07:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  With hundreds of parking penalties handed out during Parklife 2026, local homeowners reveal why drivers are actively ignoring permit schemes and parking outside their doors. Hannah Richardson reports.
  
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• 'I transformed a derelict bungalow - now it’s unrecognisable and worth £535,000'

  16-08-2026 07:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul, 61, carried out a back-to-brick renovation on a run-down three-bed bungalow, turning it into a stunning four-bed family home. Here he talks us through his journey as part of our Where I Live series
  
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• The truth about Piccadilly Gardens

  16-08-2026 07:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  SPECIAL REPORT: Behind the "Crackadilly" headlines and social media outrage lies a very different story about Manchester's busiest public space. Stephen Topping reports.
  
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• The Gay Village pub that used to be a schoolhouse and is now 'at the heart of the community'

  16-08-2026 07:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Pubs are at the heart of our community and we need to use them'
  
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• Roman's 'slimming' £32 sale dress 'makes me feel like a million dollars'

  16-08-2026 06:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Fabulous dress. Makes me feel a million dollars"
  
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• Huge cordon in place as police respond to major incident in south Manchester

  16-08-2026 00:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A police forensics tent has been erected in Levenshulme
  
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• Andy Burnham to take on 'toxic dump scandal' as new Downing Street statement lists 'difficult issues' Prime Minister will tackle

  15-08-2026 23:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  “For too long, this issue has been ignored. But not on my watch," the Prime Minister said earlier this week ahead of the Government statement
  
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• Mountain Warehouse £80 'lightweight' coat reduced to £40 'keeps out wind and rain'

  15-08-2026 23:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Great waterproof jacket. Perfect for carrying around in the event of a shower"
  
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• Reform UK says it will end hosepipe bans and cut red tape to build more reservoirs

  15-08-2026 23:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage's party made the announcement as five key reservoirs across England and Wale are now 'exceptionally low'
  
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• Large grassfire breaks out next to Metrolink line in north Manchester a day after Government wildfire alert

  15-08-2026 22:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The government sent an alert to all phones on Friday as wildfires rage across the UK
  
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• EastEnders actor Nick Joseph dies age 60 as fans send 'love and prayers'

  15-08-2026 21:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The TV and film actor played Bert the milkman in EastEnders in 2019
  
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• Former It Takes Two hosts congratulate Ellie Taylor amid Strictly spin-off shake-up

  15-08-2026 21:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Ted Lasso competed on the BBC dancing competition back in 2022
  
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• Man arrested as 48-hour rooftop stand-off ends

  15-08-2026 21:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A suspect is being returned to prison, say police
  
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• Government refuses to intervene to save Jodrell Bank from major funding cuts

  15-08-2026 21:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pressure mounts on Andy Burnham to reverse the cuts facing the site
  
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• The people who keep Manchester moving and out of long stays in hospital beds

  15-08-2026 20:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The city's adult social care workers are celebrating a successful inspection result
  
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• Bizarre 'foam iceberg' forms on Middleton river as Environment Agency called in

  15-08-2026 19:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Never seen anything like that on a river... It's disgusting"
  
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• Roman's £31 autumn dress 'is the most beautiful I've ever seen - it makes me feel glamorous'

  15-08-2026 19:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "It is just the most beautiful dress I have seen and it makes you feel very glamorous"
  
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• Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans line streets as late singer’s coffin returns home

  15-08-2026 19:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Welsh singing legend lost her life at the age of 75
  
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• National Lottery Lotto results: Winning numbers for tonight's 'two chance' £3.5m draw - Saturday, August 15

  15-08-2026 19:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Live results checker for tonight's Lotto draw
  
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