Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, June 25.
Manchester's lost TV show that was like 'Big Brother's older brother'
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It's been nearly 30 years since the nation caught a glimpse into the lives of six students living in Manchester.
Before reality TV shows and fly-on-the-wall series' that we know today, The Living Soap aired on BBC2 in 1993. Produced by Spencer Campbell, known for producing the likes of Cold Feet, it followed the lives of a group of students living and studying in Manchester.
That year, the six housemates signed up to be filmed on campus, out in the city's nightlife scene, at their shared home and more in exchange for a year of free rent and being in the public eye. All participants were strangers, with their ages, backgrounds and course of study being completely different to those who they shared a living space with.
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Like many shows we watch today, the programme only featured a fraction of the lives of the students, with hours of footage being edited down to minutes. But even before the birth of social media, opinions and perceptions of the show and the students filmed came from the public.
It showed the highs and lows, as well as new faces join the show as the academic year progressed. Here, we take a brief look back at the show which gave viewers a peak into the lives of Manchester students.
In the summer of 1993, a call-out was made to Manchester students. And hopefuls were asked to send in 250 words explaining why they wanted to be in the series.
On July 22 that year, The Stage reported: " Calling all Manchester freshers! BBC2’s youth strand DEF II is on the look-out for a first-year student to feature in its new fly-on-the-wall series The Living Soap. Due to transmission this autumn, The Living Soap will follow six
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25.06.2022 / 17:39
Manchester United players report for pre-season medicals
Some Manchester United players have reported at their Carrington training complex for pre-season medicals.
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23.06.2022 / 23:55
Lyon ‘edge ahead of Manchester United’ in race for Tyrell Malacia and more transfer rumours
French outfit Lyon have reportedly outmuscled Manchester United to become frontrunners in the race for Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia.
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23.06.2022 / 06:09
Manchester United 'open talks' with Juventus over Matthijs de Ligt and more transfer rumours
Manchester United have opened talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, according to reports.
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22.06.2022 / 17:23
'Next Covid wave inbound?': Coronavirus 'concern' and work from home warning as older people abandon spring boosters
Coronavirus has been branded ‘concerning’ again in Manchester amid soaring case numbers ‘across all ages’, according to public health chiefs. The rise comes as there has been a significant ‘dropoff’ of eligible people coming forward to get spring Covid-19 vaccination booster jabs.
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21.06.2022 / 21:17
Comedian Joe Lycett investigated by police after audience member offended by joke at one of his shows
Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed that a fan who attended one of his stand-up gigs called the police because they found one of his jokes offensive. The 33-year-old funnyman revealed he'd been questioned after police received the complaint about a joke that involved the phrase "giant donkey d***."
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20.06.2022 / 18:49
Louis Saha gives credit to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick work at Manchester United
Manchester United have been told that they must build on the tenures of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick next season.
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15.06.2022 / 15:45
Boy to lose leg in heartbreaking fight to save his life as he moved hundreds of miles to Manchester
A family from Devon have had to relocate to Manchester in order to treat their nine-year-old boy's bone cancer. Jack Middleton, a young motocross star, is being cared for in the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
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13.06.2022 / 22:39
Locked Up: The criminals jailed in Greater Manchester last week
A cocaine-fuelled thug who killed an innocent grandad with a single punch was just one of the offenders jailed in our region last week.
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10.06.2022 / 11:55
Matthijs de Ligt responds to Manchester United interest in Frenkie de Jong transfer
Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt issued a glowing assessment of international team-mate Frenkie de Jong amid Manchester United's interest in his services.
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10.06.2022 / 10:53
Matthijs de Ligt tells Manchester United players what Erik ten Hag's greatest strength is
Netherlands and Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt waxed lyrical about the managerial qualities of new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
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08.06.2022 / 22:19
Matthijs de Ligt 'would prefer Man City' transfer over Man United and other rumours
Manchester United 'target' Matthijs de Ligt would prefer a transfer to Premier League champions Manchester City during the upcoming summer window — according to reports.
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05.06.2022 / 00:47
Locked up: The criminals jailed in Greater Manchester last week
A loner who was bullied at school and went on to become a 'literal Nazi'; the 'Jekyll and Hyde' boyfriend who was 'kind and considerate' when sober, but abusive and controlling when he drank; and the 'sexual predator' with a 'clear and keen' interest in child abuse.
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04.06.2022 / 21:15
Locked up in May: Some of the criminals jailed in Greater Manchester last month
From a dad who murdered his 10-month-old daughter 'in a fit of rage' to a teenage driver who killed a mum-of-three after mounting a pavement - these are some of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester in May.
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04.06.2022 / 10:03
Manchester United could see £330m line-up leave this summer during Erik ten Hag rebuild
Excitement is building at Manchester United as Erik ten Hag sets about his much-needed summer rebuild.
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02.06.2022 / 16:43
Louis Saha slams Manchester United transfer policy amid 'sad' Paul Pogba exit
Louis Saha has suggested Manchester United allowing Paul Pogba to run out his contract and leave for free was a major error.
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01.06.2022 / 23:15
The very best of Greater Manchester on show as community heroes honoured in Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022
The Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honours List 2022 has been released - and features a host of incredible people from across Greater Manchester. There's a variety of amazing additions to the honours list this year, showcasing the very best the region has to officer.
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01.06.2022 / 07:03
Erik ten Hag already has the answer to Manchester United midfield dilemma
Erik ten Hag is keen to strengthen the midfield department of his new club this summer. Manchester United have been linked with a number of players including Declan Rice and Frenkie de Jong to name but a few.