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• Taxi driver fined for refusing to pick up three blind people because one had a guide dog

  10-11-2017 14:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The journey would have taken seven minutes - but Muhammad Ibrar has been hit with a bill of more than £500
  
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• BBC presenter quits job after 22 years and makes surprising career switch

  25-08-2026 16:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Alex Worsick worked in journalism for 22 years before making a change
  
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• 'Carnage' as holidaymakers scramble for poolside sunbeds at Spain hotel from 6am

  25-08-2026 16:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Edward Lawton described the mornings as "carnage" as guests battle for a spot around the pool
  
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• Manchester United fans snap up official £23 gloves for 83p 'perfect' for chilly match days

  25-08-2026 16:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  They're perfect for braving Premier League fixtures on cold autumn and winter days
  
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• Coronation Street fans 'heartbroken' by Betsy Swain update as stroke recovery collides with another health story

  25-08-2026 16:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie fans have already been left upset by the latest update in Betsy Swain's stroke recovery
  
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• Government issues update on support for £1,729 energy bills as £150 Warm Home Discount 'not enough'

  25-08-2026 16:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ministers are looking at more support for households struggling with energy bills as they are due to rise to their highest level for three years
  
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• Dog given life-saving CPR after rescue from 'worst room' RSPCA officer had ever seen

  25-08-2026 15:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The owner has been banned from keeping animals indefinitely
  
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• Harper Beckham supports her mum Victoria with two-word message as she follows in her footsteps

  25-08-2026 15:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Teenager Harper Beckham has been supporting her mum, Victoria, with a two-word message on social media
  
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• Lancashire restaurant floods for second time in three years as police issues statement

  25-08-2026 15:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nellie at Scarisbrick was submerged by flood water after a pipe burst in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Gordon Ramsay makes daughter wedding announcement just months after Holly marries Adam Peaty

  25-08-2026 15:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Gordon's comments mean that either Megan or Tilly is set to tie the knot
  
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• Households urged to spray peppermint oil around windows and doors this week

  25-08-2026 15:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The end of August marks the start of spider mating season
  
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• Man denies rape of girl, 17, in Piccadilly Garden as trial date set

  25-08-2026 15:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Abdul Shinwari appeared via videolink at Manchester Crown Court
  
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• Health officials urge people in Greater Manchester to do one thing before bank holiday weekend

  25-08-2026 15:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The NHS anticipates a surge in 111 calls over the bank holiday weekend
  
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• Lancashire-based Palestinian mum's agony after her mother was killed fleeing Gaza

  25-08-2026 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "The hardest thing was having to choose who could live and who had to stay behind. I didn’t have enough money to get everyone out."
  
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• Police issue A66 crash update as five more people arrested following smash that killed seven

  25-08-2026 14:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The police issued an update on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Student stabbed former friend through heart after fake Rolex fallout

  25-08-2026 14:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Harper Dennis has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing Khaleed Oladipo to death near De Montfort University in Leicester
  
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• Brooke Vincent yells 'take the shot!' as she shares true reality of summer holidays parenting

  25-08-2026 14:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Coronation Street stra Brooke Vincent joked that she was ready for the schools to reopen following the summer holidays
  
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• Andy Burnham pays tribute to 'friend and giant of a man' Sir Billy Boston after death aged 92

  25-08-2026 14:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "A giant of a man in every way. Thank you, Billy, and rest in peace"
  
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• Customers issued urgent 'do not consume' warning as sandwiches recalled over E.Coli risk

  25-08-2026 14:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The products may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
  
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• 'Obsessed' fan jailed for stalking Doctor Who star Billie Piper

  25-08-2026 14:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Philip Jerome pleaded guilty to four breach charges, including stalking prevention order against the actress
  
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• Woman, 41, noticed 'flickering lights' at work nobody else could see before receiving rare diagnosis

  25-08-2026 14:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Lara Vivo was in a meeting at work when she started noticing "flickering lights" - but none of her colleagues could see it
  
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• Trial of men accused of historic sexual offences against three girls in Rochdale due to start

  25-08-2026 14:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tahir Rashid, Mohammed Saleem, Sucklane Shah, Amjad Mahmood, Iftaq Hussain and Arshad Mohammed deny all the charges they face
  
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• Beverley Callard says mental health is 'suffering' as she's supported amid cancer treatment wait

  25-08-2026 14:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Coronation Street legend admitted her 'mental health is suffering' as she waits to find out the results of her recent cancer treatment
  
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• Train station home that sits on working railway line selling for £365,000

  25-08-2026 14:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The current owner spent five years turning the former Devon railway station into a unique home
  
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• Pulp to open pop-up Manchester pub this week featuring Jarvis Cocker's own jukebox playlist

  25-08-2026 14:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It'll be the only place Pulp fans can get their hands on an exclusive T-shirt
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star defends BBC show amid change claims in 'tough' admission

  25-08-2026 14:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Strictly's Amy Dowden has spoken amid concerns that changes are being made to the hit BBC dance show
  
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• Reform UK councillor, 67, denies possession of knife as trial date set

  25-08-2026 13:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Billy Burke, the councillor for Davyhulme, has appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court
  
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• Oasis documentary makers say Liam didn't realise he was being filmed during 'discreet' rehearsals

  25-08-2026 13:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It was all set up so the band wouldn't see a single member of the camera crew
  
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• Urgent police appeal amid search for missing boy, 13, from Stockport

  25-08-2026 13:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  James went missing on Monday evening
  
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• WIN A LONDON THEATRE BREAK FOR TWO

  25-08-2026 13:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Take in a fabulous West End show and enjoy an overnight’s stay in the heart of the city
  
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