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1. 1. Hot news from a kiwi garden

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 13 November 2003 GARDEN enthusiast Geoff Bridson has amazed horticultural experts by growing kiwi fruits in his back garden. The fruit is usually grown in hotter climates, but former city councillor Geoff and his wife Jean have put the success down to the long, hot summer in south Manchester.

2. 2. Bad news for students in Queen's speech

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 26 November 2003 CONTROVERSIAL plans to allow universities to charge students up to £3,000 a year were outlined in the Queen's Speech. The Higher Education Bill is one of 23 - and seven draft bills - introduced at the glittering state opening of Parliament. It could be the last legislative programme before the next election.

3. 3. Birthday surprise for Robyn

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 15 November 2003 IT was the news her family and supporters hardly dared hoped for...For almost five years little Robyn Brooks has battled against a rare and aggressive cancer that has necessitated the family moving to America for specialist treatment. But now - just before her eighth birthday - a scan has shown she is clear of the disease.<BR>

4. 4. The pick of the bunch

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 05 November 2003 THE cream of north west companies, whose operations range from making duvets to Internet retailing, were crowned at the 10th annual Manchester Evening News Business of the Year Awards last night.

5. 5. Technology briefs

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 November 2003

   CHECK out the latest round-up of this week's technology news.

6. 6. Phoenix search for defensive cover

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 November 2003 PHOENIX coach Rick Brebant is hoping to sign a new player this week following the news that Jeff Sebastian is on his way out.

7. 7. Santa's saved from the sack for another year

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 12 November 2003 SANTA has returned to the Manchester town hall roof after being saved from the sack for another year. The 80ft inflatable figure was rescued last year by a Manchester Evening News-led campaign against city chiefs who thought he was past his sell-by date.

8. 8. Meatloaf gig off

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 13 November 2003 ROCK legend Meatloaf has cancelled tonight's concert at the Manchester Evening News Arena. The singer is understood to be suffering from flu and is unable to perform.

9. 9. Leave the fans alone

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 08 November 2003 M.E.N. Sport's focus on Wigan Athletic's struggle to bring in the crowds& brought a flood of replies from angry Latics fans. Those included Evening News journalist Alan Wright, who took umbrage with our chief sports writer, Paul Hince, and pens his response . . .

10. 10. Preview: Bury v Northampton

    Manchester Evening News, Friday 21 November 2003 ANDY Preece's worst fears have been confirmed with the news that Harpal Singh is out of action for three months.

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