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1. 1. Historic cranes at Salford Quays 'could be scrapped'

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 12 February 2012 Two cranes which are towering symbols of Salford’s industrial heritage could be scrapped because they are falling apart, council chiefs fear.

2. 2. Harriet Harman: MediaCity can help create jobs across Greater Manchester

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 09 February 2012 MediaCity can help create jobs across Greater Manchester by being the region’s ‘window on the world’, according to Labour’s deputy leader Harriet Harman.

3. 3. Half-term fun for Manchester kids (and cheap too)

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 08 February 2012 A must-read guide for parents: There are dozens of cost-conscious ways to keep the kids happy during the February break from school, including fairground rides, theatre shows by favourite TV characters and craft activities. 

4. 4. Salford and Trafford councils in war of words over plans for Quays ‘mini city’

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 07 February 2012 Two town halls are at loggerheads over plans to create a ‘mini-city’ at Salford Quays. Salford council and developers Peel Holdings want a new ‘town centre’ to be built next to the BBC’s MediaCityUK headquarters.

5. 5. Plans for new 'mini-city' in Salford Quays could create 15,000 jobs

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 04 February 2012 Plans to build a new 'mini-city' in Salford Quays could create 15,000 jobs, developers claim. Peel Holdings have submitted proposals to transform a half-square-kilometre site with a 30-storey skyscraper, more than 1,000 flats, and hundreds of offices.

6. 6. Families invited to MediaCity to help celebrate 10 years of CBBC

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 27 January 2012 Mediacity is throwing open its doors for a day to celebrate 10 years of children's channel CBBC. Blue Peter presenters and CBeebies favourites will be on hand to welcome families for the celebrations.

7. 7. Metrolink fails again: Broken tram at Prestwich brings more delays to commuters

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 20 January 2012 Metrolink said a failed tram at Prestwich this afternoon meant commuters were experiencing delays on the Bury and Altrincham lines - the latest in a string of recent tram breakdowns.

8. 8. 'Now is the time to invest'

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 19 January 2012 The North West Fund for Digital and Creative was established last year to ensure that companies within the sector achieve their potential.

9. 9. Salford Quays litter issue back as clean-up ship sinks

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 18 January 2012 The shoreline and water near the BBC’s new headquarters is littered with rubbish again – after the boat that keeps the area clean sprung a leak and sank. Nearby Merchant’s Quay has filled with debris after the Salford Quays Water Witch – a dredger run by Manchester Ship Canal owners Peel Ports – went down.

10. 10. Pick of the day: Five must-read stories on the Manchester Evening News website today

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 18 January 2012 It's been another busy day on the Manchester Evening News website. Here is a selection of articles from the site:

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