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• Meet the Manchester inventor who ushered in the electric age (but who you've almost certainly never heard of)

  19-07-2016 23:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  William Sturgeon invented the electromagnet in 1824 - but died penniless and virtually unknown in Prestwich.
  
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• Meet the Manchester inventor who ushered in electronic age (but who you've almost certainly never heard of)

  19-07-2016 23:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  William Sturgeon invented the electromagnet in 1824 - but died penniless and virtually unknown in Prestwich.
  
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• Heartless thieves steal expensive stone from Lee Rigby memorial garden in Middleton

  19-07-2016 23:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A dozen York stone slabs were taken last week
  
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• Thugs batter woman, 65, with iron bars in her home in Ashton, fracturing her skull

  19-07-2016 23:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pensioner also suffered serious face and eye injuries and is due to have surgery in hospital
  
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• Youngsters dive into the waters at Salford Quays on the hottest day in Greater Manchester this year

  19-07-2016 22:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Met Office confirmed temperatures peaked at 30C at Manchester Airport - set against a national high of 33.5C
  
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• Ice cream wars: man smashed up rival's van in bitter turf war

  19-07-2016 22:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Yousaf, 47, drove across a children’s park at speed last year in order to smash up a rival’s van
  
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• Ice cream man smashed up rival's van in bitter turf war

  19-07-2016 22:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Yousaf, 47, drove across a children’s park at speed last year in order to smash up a rival’s van
  
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• Manchester's newest restaurant Grafene has a VERY English menu

  19-07-2016 20:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  We were invited to have the first look at the refined restaurant's new menu before anyone else
  
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• Fire breaks out at timber yard in Reddish

  19-07-2016 20:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are tackling the blaze at a timber centre in Gorton Road in Reddish, Stockport
  
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• Rochdale man jailed for sexual abuse of young girl over five years

  19-07-2016 20:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jamie Lowe, 21, from Belfield, was found guilty of eight charges and locked up for two and a half years
  
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• Help! There's a fiery ball in the sky... the tweets that show how Mancunians are coping with the scorching weather

  19-07-2016 20:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Today has been the hottest day of the year so far and - frankly - lots of Mancunians just don't know how to deal with it
  
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• Baby-faced graffiti gang filmed themselves causing £123,000 damage to trams and trains

  19-07-2016 19:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Using bolt-cutters to get into train and tram depots across Manchester, the gang filmed their exploits
  
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• Drivers warned after masked men try to steal cars at Chester Road roundabout

  19-07-2016 19:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One car targeted was stationary at traffic lights on the roundabout over the Mancunian Way but a second was travelling at around 20mph
  
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• Trains delayed between Altrincham and Manchester because the tracks are too hot

  19-07-2016 19:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Commuters have been left facing a rush hour headache and told it may be better to catch the tram
  
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• Rise of the Tomb Raider PlayStation 4 release date

  19-07-2016 19:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The game has VR support and will be available on XBox One and PC too
  
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• First Drive: 2016 Renault Clio Dynamique

  19-07-2016 19:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A facelift and new 108bhp diesel option herald Renault Clio’s mid-life revamp
  
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• Oldham Athletic: Ollie Banks and Peter Clarke join League One side

  19-07-2016 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One side Oldham Athletic sign midfielder Ollie Banks and defender Peter Clarke.
  
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• Two extraordinary Barbara Hepworth sculptures are being shown in Manchester

  19-07-2016 18:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Both of them are on loan from the Professional Footballers’ Association
  
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• County Championship: Durham beat Lancashire after thrilling final-day chase

  19-07-2016 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham chase down 247 to beat Lancashire by two wickets and keep their hopes of winning the Division One title alive.
  
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• An ice cream van visited Coronation Street and it was VERY popular

  19-07-2016 18:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Cast and crew were in need of cooling down on the hottest day of the year
  
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• Painting by lifelong Elvis fan from Stockport ends up at the Malibu home of The King's former girlfriend

  19-07-2016 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Artist Sarah Crichton handed over the picture to Linda Thompson at a fan convention
  
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• Ed Woodward: Man Utd chief not on tour flight amid Paul Pogba bid rumours

  19-07-2016 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward misses the club's official flight for their China tour, amid rumours of a bid for Paul Pogba.
  
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• Pensioner told doorman he was a kickboxer before threatening him with fake gun

  19-07-2016 18:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ian Thompson showed the bouncer the imitation gun and said he was was lucky not to have 'got this in your head'
  
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• Manchester's first ice cream and dessert bar Milk Jam opens on the hottest day of the year

  19-07-2016 17:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The business brainchild of Ginger's Comfort Emporium, Bakeorama, and Lushbrownies has arrived
  
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• First look: Manchester's Milk Jam, the cafe where the only thing on the menu is pudding

  19-07-2016 17:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The business brainchild of Ginger's Comfort Emporium, Bakeorama, and Lushbrownies has arrived
  
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• Carjacker who left OAP seriously injured after running her over with her own vehicle is jailed for 11 years

  19-07-2016 17:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Paul Moore reversed over and seriously injured Dorothy Cooper in Royton, Oldham, and she later told family she wanted to be put out of her misery
  
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• Greater Manchester Schools Directory 2016

  19-07-2016 17:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Use our comprehensive list and map of all Greater Manchester secondary schools to find out all the information you need to know about education in your area
  
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• Rebecca Adlington launches Finding Dory story time swim sessions at pools across Greater Manchester

  19-07-2016 17:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The sessions running over the school summer holidays have been inspired by the new Disney Pixar blockbuster
  
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• Tesla Model S meets Gen-SS

  19-07-2016 17:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Voltes Design unveil catalogue of parts
  
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• In pictures: Thousands line the streets for Hazel Grove Carnival

  19-07-2016 17:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  This year's event had a Rio Olympics theme
  
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• Is it the hottest day ever?

  19-07-2016 17:24 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Here's our run-down of the five hottest Manchester summers ever
  
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• Man jailed over Oldham carjacking of woman, 78

  19-07-2016 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is jailed for 11 years after he stole an elderly woman's car and ran her over with it as he "tried to get money for drugs".
  
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• Police release CCTV picture after man nearly loses sight in Stockport pub attack

  19-07-2016 17:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police wish to speak to the man pictured following an attack in The George in which a man tried to stamp on another's head
  
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• Too hot to sleep? How to cool down on a warm night

  19-07-2016 17:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Too hot to sleep? Here's our top tips
  
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• Moment man in boiler suit fires machine gun at house where mum and two children slept

  19-07-2016 16:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The gunman opened fire on the house in Citrus Way, Pendleton, on Friday
  
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• Bacon-wielding woman, 86, fights off robber in Iceland

  19-07-2016 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An 86-year-old woman fought off a would-be thief with a packet of bacon in an Iceland store, police say.
  
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• Ian Watson: Salford Red Devils squad have had turbulent time behind scenes

  19-07-2016 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salford's head coach Ian Watson says his squad have had to deal with a number of difficult recent issues off the pitch.
  
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• Drug smuggling Navy veteran claimed Taser was a sex toy

  19-07-2016 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Jailing Gary Edgar, a judge said the 37-year-old would have used the stun gun on anyone who threatened his business
  
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• Five awesome ideas for families over the school summer holidays in Manchester

  19-07-2016 16:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Whether it's circus fun at Dunham Massey or Finding Dory at Sealife, here are some of our top suggestions to keep the kids happy over the long break
  
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• Things to do with kids in summer 2016

  19-07-2016 16:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Try our summer events generator to find out what to do with your kids during the six-week break
  
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• School Summer Holiday 2016 events generator

  19-07-2016 16:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Try our summer events generator to find out what to do with your kids during the six-week break
  
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• Man charged with driving offences after woman killed and pensioner injured in collision

  19-07-2016 15:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Janice De-Botte, of West Didsbury, died following the collision on Princess Road in January
  
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• Stephanie Davis reveals she considered an abortion following nasty split with Jeremy McConnell

  19-07-2016 15:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former Hollyoaks star was speaking on Loose Women, and also admitted her baby was 'planned'
  
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• Les Dennis to leave Coronation Street in dramatic storyline

  19-07-2016 15:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The actor is calling time on his role as Michael Rodwell in the ITV soap
  
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• Three mistakes everyone makes when firing up the barbecue

  19-07-2016 15:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The sun is shining - it's time to bust out the BBQ
  
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• School closes after FIFTY children struck down by 'highly contagious' vomiting bug

  19-07-2016 15:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Stalybridge primary school closed for a deep clean in a bid to contain the 'unprecedented' outbreak
  
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• 4,700 new companies born in Greater Manchester this year

  19-07-2016 15:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The figures suggest no slowdown in the rate of new businesses being started up in spite of the uncertainty in the run-up to the EU referendum.
  
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• Top DJ Ben Pearce cancels gigs as he battles depression

  19-07-2016 14:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man behind club hit 'What I Might Do' has talked frankly about how he considered suicide
  
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• Sweet factory near Stockport comes up with the ultimate sweet and savoury mix - Parma Violet cheese

  19-07-2016 14:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Bosses at Swizzels say their new product is ideal for eating with crackers or melting on toast
  
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• Police put on alert over Pokemon Go 'crime trend' as parents urged to make sure their children are safe

  19-07-2016 14:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers across GMP have been told to remind people they see playing on their phones to stay safe
  
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