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• New padel complex could open in Manchester to meet 'huge demand' for sport

  09-07-2026 09:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The sport is growing fast in the city.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's fifth contestant announced as Love Island winner

  09-07-2026 16:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cach Mercer will compete for the Glitterball when the BBC One dance show returns later this year
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn's brother Piers will stand against Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election

  09-07-2026 16:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The anti-vax campaigner has announced his candidacy for the Essex seat
  
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• Wigan Warriors issue statement after player racially abused

  09-07-2026 16:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors said they were "appalled" by the comments
  
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• Labour mayoral candidate Bev Craig says she 'won't throw trans communities under the bus'

  09-07-2026 15:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  She said she was a “proud and committed feminist”, before adding: “I will not pit minority against minority.”
  
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• UK households told to put 1p coins in fruit bowls during heatwave this week - here's why

  09-07-2026 15:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are soaring above 30C this week
  
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• Vaccination warning as adult dies and cases of 'highly infectious disease' soar

  09-07-2026 15:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officials have said that 10 per cent of reported cases are from north-west England
  
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• New Starbucks drive-thru to open at Wigan retail park

  09-07-2026 15:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Councillors heard that the site 'lends itself to a coffee shop'
  
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• Joe Swash gives sweet fatherhood insight after date day with Stacey Solomon and her ex

  09-07-2026 15:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joe has been sharing regular updates on social media of family life with Stacey
  
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• Coronation Street fans predict Betsy Swain health nightmare as teen gets life-changing diagnosis

  09-07-2026 15:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It has been confirmed teenager Betsy Swain will receive a life-changing diagnosis in the ITV soap following a hospital dash
  
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• He hit her over the head with a hammer then cut her into 10 pieces and buried them

  09-07-2026 15:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Karl Hutchings murdered and dismembered Julie Buckley then gave police a map to show them where he buried her
  
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• Call the Midwife's Helen George celebrated in unexpected move

  09-07-2026 15:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It comes after the emotional ending of series 15
  
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• Temporary fire station planned while state-of-the-art facility is built in Heywood

  09-07-2026 15:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The current fire station in Heywood is around 60 years old and needs replacing, according to the fire service
  
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• Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson 'in tears' over huge maternity reform boost

  09-07-2026 15:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Louise has been campaigning for better maternity care since 2021
  
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• John Lewis shoppers can get a free 'high-quality' Thermos picnic cool bag ahead of hot weekend weather

  09-07-2026 15:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Kept bottled water cool while I was away in the south of France"
  
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• In a pivotal month for Greater Manchester, get your half-price offer for exclusive coverage

  09-07-2026 15:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Manchester Evening News is uniquely placed to provide insight into a pivotal mayoral election and its consequences - don't miss a thing with our limited time offer
  
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• Police descend on Wigan homes in dawn raids and seize Rolex and knives

  09-07-2026 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 'deceptive scam' where fraudsters impersonate authority figures
  
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• Pharmacologist says anyone on medication needs to follow three steps in 36C UK heatwave

  09-07-2026 14:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Some medicine can be affected by the heat
  
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• Coronation Street fans fear they've rumbled Cassie Plummer's exit story after Tyrone Dobbs dad confusion

  09-07-2026 14:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie fans were left confused when Cassie Plummer didn't recognise her son's dad, Ross Wilkes, in the ITV soap
  
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• Police issue update after man hurt in crash following police chase in Oldham

  09-07-2026 14:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man suffered serious injuries after being knocked down by the car on Park Road
  
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• Mum killed in Rochdale farm fire pictured after murder arrest made

  09-07-2026 14:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Laura Foulis tragically died in the blaze in a stables at the farm in Milnrow
  
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• Emmerdale fans call out same plot hole in Lewis and Kev connection

  09-07-2026 14:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It comes after Kev's grand gesture
  
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• The cheapest place to get petrol and diesel in Greater Manchester today - Thursday, 9 July

  09-07-2026 14:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Use our interactive widget to fill your car for less
  
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• M56 RECAP as motorway carriageway shut following crash with vehicle overturned

  09-07-2026 14:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Traffic was stationary for over an hour
  
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• PIP needs 'fundamental change', minister says after blistering review

  09-07-2026 14:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The disability benefit has been described as 'no longer fit for purpose'
  
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• NHS under 'just as much pressure as winter' as staff face 'onslaught of demand' amid UK heatwaves

  09-07-2026 13:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The waiting list for routine hospital treatment is now the highest since December
  
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• Wigan’s new market hall to open months later than planned

  09-07-2026 13:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Traders will have one more Christmas in the old hall before the new market opens in Spring 2027
  
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• Eight arrested after 20 homes are burgled in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

  09-07-2026 13:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  All eight men remain in police custody
  
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• Sam Thompson delights fans as he reunites with Made in Chelsea 'day ones' with stunning girlfriend

  09-07-2026 13:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The reality star and podcast host was seen heading to Wimbledon with his girlfriend and fellow reality TV stars, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo
  
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• Major change for anyone buying bottled or canned drinks under new UK recycling rules from 2027

  09-07-2026 13:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The government is introducing the new deposit return scheme for drinks containers from October 1, 2027
  
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