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1. 11. World-class university moves up

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 18 December 2008 MANCHESTER University claims it is now the fourth best in the country, following the publication of league tables.

2. 12. Kid's smell of success

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 16 December 2008 A HI-TECH class where children see, hear and smell their subjects has led to a massive boost in results.

3. 13. Star's anti-bullying message

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 17 December 2008 HOLLYWOOD star Sir Ian McKellen went back to the classroom - and his home town - to help a school launch a project to combat homophobic bullying.

4. 14. Private schools in 'price war' row

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 22 December 2008 A PRIVATE school has gone bust - accusing a rival of sparking a destructive price war. Governors at the £6,000-a-year St Catherine's prep in Marple, Stockport, have blamed nearby Brabyns School for `aggressive' price cutting.

5. 15. Action plan for 'sicknote' estate

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 10 December 2008 AN ACTION plan has been launched in a bid to turn around a district dubbed the 'sick note capital of Britain'.

6. 16. Is there anybody out there?

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 02 December 2008 A JODRELL Bank astronomer is tackling one of the big questions at a public lecture - is there anybody out there?

7. 17. Economy dominates Queen's speech

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 03 December 2008 THE government unveiled dramatic measures in the Queen's speech to tackle the economic crisis and help families feeling the pinch. Queen's speech in full  Benefits  Booze/Lap dancing  Business rates  Councils  Truancy 

8. 18. Queen's speech: Truancy

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 03 December 2008 SCHOOLS are to be ordered to draw up emergency plans to tackle truancy. The Children Skills and Learning Bill will seek to raise standards in all schools and also enable teachers to tackle disruptive behaviour.

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