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• DWP explains exact Winter Fuel Payment 2026 amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

  28-08-2026 17:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed the rules around who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and how much pensioners will get
  
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• First picture of Irish woman who died with husband in Spanish holiday tragedy

  28-08-2026 19:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Thomasina Tobin, 51, was found dead with her husband Patrick near Valencia, Spain, on Tuesday - foul play has been ruled out and it is feared they died in a suspected freak accident
  
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• Alleged grooming gang ringleader treated girls to new shoes and trips to Alton Towers before abusing them, trial hears

  28-08-2026 19:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tahir Rashid, 55; Mohammed Saleem, 47; Sucklane Shah, 47; Amjad Mahmood, 54; Iftaq Hussain, 46; and Arshad Mohammed, 56, deny all the charges they face
  
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• Recycling rules explained as binman shares reason black bin bags are refused

  28-08-2026 18:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A binman has revealed why black bin bags are often rejected during recycling collections
  
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• Five things we tried at Bolton Food & Drink Festival that you can't miss out on as 500,000 to flock to free event

  28-08-2026 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Welcoming more than 550,000 visitors over the bank holiday weekend year and free to attend, it's one of the main highlights of Greater Manchester's summer calendar
  
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• Big Church Festival on 'lockdown' after sign injures multiple people

  28-08-2026 18:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to the Big Church Festival in West Sussex just after 3.30pm today (Friday, August 28) following reports of a sign having fallen and injured a number of people at the Wiston Park site
  
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• Man who wore abhorrent Manchester United shirt is jailed for 24 years for rape

  28-08-2026 18:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rapist James White had worn a Manchester United top with the number 97 to mock Hillsborough Disaster
  
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• UK warned of doing 'exactly what the Kremlin wants' after Andy Burnham visit sparks chilling Russia threats

  28-08-2026 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Russia has sent chilling threats to the UK in recent weeks
  
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• Neighbourhood Weekender 2027 first acts announced including Rick Astley, Courteeners and Paul Heaton

  28-08-2026 18:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The first waves of big acts has been unveiled for the popular festival
  
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• Greater Manchester Police officer lied about his actions, but missed the camera that was filming him the entire time

  28-08-2026 17:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former PC Samuel Smith would have been sacked had he not already resigned
  
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• Greater Manchester Police cop crashed van into parked car, then drove off and lied about it

  28-08-2026 17:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former PC Samuel Smith would have been sacked had he not already resigned
  
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• Bluey has launched its 2026 fuzzies advent calendar - get it for £5 instead of £20

  28-08-2026 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Overall, the calendar provides 24 daily surprises in the run-up to Christmas, including eight exclusive festive-themed figures
  
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• Andy Burnham to abstain on vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

  28-08-2026 17:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is due back in the House of Commons in September
  
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• Police say fatal A66 crash and house fire 'are not being linked'

  28-08-2026 17:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A seven-year-old girl and her aunt died in a house fire on Wednesday, just days after seven people were killed in a crash on the A66, including two Cleveland Police officers
  
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• Ex-Premier League star's son found dead in Dubai alongside friend after leaving home at 7am

  28-08-2026 17:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cassius Newton and Aran Martinson were tragically found dead in Dubai
  
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• Bolton sign Japanese midfielder Ito from Gent

  28-08-2026 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bolton Wanderers sign Gent midfielder Atsuki Ito for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
  
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• Coronation Street's Betsy Swain star supported after joining tributes

  28-08-2026 17:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Actress Sydney Martin has been inundated with messages of support after her latest social media post
  
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• West Brom agree fee with Man Utd for Collyer

  28-08-2026 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is set to join Championship outfit West Bromwich Albion.
  
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• Heartless Bacup builder showed 13 families 'no mercy' as he pocketed £700,000 and left a trail of devastation

  28-08-2026 17:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The cowboy builder 'showed no mercy' to families across Greater Manchester and Lancashire
  
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• The Mancunian Way: Comin’ Atcha

  28-08-2026 16:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester 90s girl band we all love PLUS A new dawn for Pride
  
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• Nine things to do in Greater Manchester this August Bank Holiday weekend including food festivals and Pride

  28-08-2026 16:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's a bumper edition for an extended weekend across Greater Manchester
  
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• Wycombe defender Allen heads to Salford on loan

  28-08-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Walsall defender Taylor Allen joins Salford City on loan for the season from League One Wycombe Wanderers.
  
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• Boy, 5, begged 'don't hurt my mummy and daddy' to fake British Gas worker

  28-08-2026 16:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Haneef Chowdhury posed as a British Gase worker to carry out reconnaissance on a family's flat before returning with two accomplices
  
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• Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - August 28, 2026

  28-08-2026 16:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  See how you fared in this week's leaderboard
  
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• Trafford Centre Zizzi restaurant bosses speak out with shutters down and 'we are not currently trading' sign

  28-08-2026 16:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Restaurant bosses said they were 'unable to open for trading at this time'
  
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• Trafford Centre Zizi restaurant bosses speak out with shutters down and 'we are not currently trading' sign

  28-08-2026 16:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Restaurant bosses said they were 'unable to open for trading at this time'
  
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• A66 vigil where £80k Porsche was torched slammed by police as 'completely unacceptable' as officers let cars burn

  28-08-2026 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A member of the force has described last night's events as 'completely unacceptable'
  
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• Greater Manchester Police speak out on 'robust' plans this weekend as 200,000 descend on city

  28-08-2026 16:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Village Pride will see a heightened police presence with other major events taking place across the Bank Holiday
  
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• Man, 28, sexually assaulted girl after asking her what 'favours' she would do for him in return for a vape

  28-08-2026 15:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Furqan Khalil assaulted the victim at his mobile phone and e-cigarette shop
  
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• United Utilities apologises as restaurant owner 'heartbroken' at second flood in three years

  28-08-2026 15:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sal Meah says he is heartbroken after his restaurant flooded for the second time
  
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