Thousands at the startline for the 2012 Great Manchester Run (Pic: Steve Allen)

Pictures and video: Tens of thousands take to the streets for Great Manchester Run

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TRAGEDY: Julian Webster died after the incident at Deansgate Locks during which he was pinned against a window, the inquest at Manchester Coroner’s Court was told

Birmingham man, 24, died ‘after bar staff pinned him against window’ at Deansgate Locks, inquest told

A young man died after bar staff ‘pinned’ him against a window with an arm at his throat for up to 10 minutes, an inquest heard.

Julian Webster collapsed after the incident at Deansgate Locks in April 2009.

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Rape-trial juror fined after smoking cannabis at court

A juror who smoked cannabis during a break in a rape trial has been fined for contempt of court.

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Motorcyclist dies from injuries after crash in Gorton

A motorcyclist injured in a road crash on Thursday has died from his injuries.

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2,000 children and parents raise thousands for charity at Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run

More than 2,000 children and their families lined up at the Ethihad campus next to the Manchester City stadium. The Junior and Mini Great Manchester saw children complete a circuit around the football complex accompanied by mums and dads.

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Boaters slam lockdown of Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Stalybridge after cracks found in gates

Narrow boats were stranded on a canal after cracks were discovered in a lock gate more than a mile away.

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Happy and glorious! Chetham's pupils to sing for the Queen at Jubilee celebrations

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David v Goliath: Newsagent takes on Tesco in court in bid to stop them opening store next door

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Nightmares of doctor who gave boy toxic chemical at Royal Manchester Children's hospital

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Manchester City call in police to claim Premier League winning football from 17-year-old who took it after final whistle

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Jailed: Killer drink-driver from Sale who was twice the limit at 7am, court told

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Strictly Kosher star Joel Lever hit with £8k fine over shop fire risk

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City till I dye: Street where Maine Road stadium stood to be painted blue as new housing development takes shape

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I’ve started so I’ll finish: Mastermind champ from Bury takes on 23,000ft mountain

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Detectives investigating Rochdale child sex ring make two more arrests

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Video poking fun at Didsbury becomes YouTube hit

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Rap star Tinchy Stryder to play gig for teens at Wythenshawe Forum

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Haile lends a hand: Marathon legend Gebrselassie helps to lay Deansgate CityGames track ahead of Great Manchester Run

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Gary Barlow to raise the roof for the Queen's Jubilee gig at Buckingham Palace

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Manchester City fan who got plastered after title-winning goal - by breaking his wrist

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David Cameron: Manchester 'at the heart of another industrial revolution'

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Ryan Giggs settles phone hacking case against News Group Newspapers

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Conman befriended family of dying baby to steal from charity appeal

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Mapped: Thousands set for Bupa Great Manchester Run

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Metal thieves steal memorial to Warrington boys killed in IRA bomb blast

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Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine to open restaurant in Manchester city centre

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Does one shop in the Arndale? Shoppers do a double take at right royal visitor

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Mother’s pride: Parents of Sale tot with gene ‘timebomb’ in funds bid to raise awareness

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash on Levenshulme Road in Gorton

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Noel and Liam Gallagher 'squabble' over souvenir copies of Manchester Evening News after City's league title win

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Hunt for thug who punched man in Failsworth pub during Manchester derby

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Roy Keane has warned Manchester City to write off Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United at their peril.

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Inter Milan eye swoop for Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong

Inter Milan are ready to test Manchester City with a bid for Nigel de Jong. The Italian giants hope to tempt the Dutch midfielder with the offer of regular first- team football, while City are aware that he is out of contract next summer.

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AEG in pole position to buy HMV's Live operations

American entertainment giant AEG is reported to have been granted preferred bidder status for the division of music retailer HMV which operates Manchester's Ritz.

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