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Drivers staged a 'taxi-in' outside the Town Hall - only moving on after been warned by the council they would all get parking fines.

Private hire taxi drivers clog city streets in protest over bus lane ban - video

An army of angry cabbies clogged the city's streets in protest at being banned from using bus lanes.

Hundreds of private-hire drivers drove in tandem from the Etihad Stadium to Albert Square in defiance of the council's rule.

In pictures: Manchester commuters adopt 8,000 little clay men

Thousands of ceramic commuters have appeared on Manchester’s streets today – as part of a new art exhibition. The 8,000 hand-made clay models, or #littleclaymen, designed by artist Lawrence Epps, have been dotted around the city as part of this month’s Future Everything festival.

Roy Hodgson: Rio Ferdinand left out of England Euro 2012 squad over 'football matters' - video

Roy Hodgson focused on footballing matters as he explained the omission of Rio Ferdinand in his England squad for this summer's European Championship.

Rochdale sex grooming case: David Cameron tells MPs of 'particular problems in particular communities'

The Rochdale sex grooming scandal was a "truly dreadful case" which must be investigated further, David Cameron said today.

It's not London!: Files reveal how UK government identified 'image problem' with Manchester's failed 2000 Olympics bid

Official papers published today reveal how the Government identified an 'image problem' with Manchester's failed bid for the 2000 Olympic Games - because the city was 'not London'.
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