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471. Mancs work longer than Cockneys ... but less than Scousers
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 January 2006MANCUNIAN men work the fewest hours of any in the North West of England ... but that's still two hours a week more than their counterparts in London.
472. £50 an hour to sit on a train
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 January 2006THE latest round of rail fares mean that it can cost the equivalent of £50 an hour to sit on a train between London and Manchester. Campaigners say that some fares are now at "eye-watering" levels.
473. Will wireless internet be safe for city?
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 January 2006PLANS to turn Manchester city centre into a large "hotspot" for wireless internet access has sparked health fears among a group of campaigners.
474. Blitz takes 10 taxis off road
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 January 2006NINE out of 100 taxis stopped in a police spot check were so unroadworthy that they were immediately taken off the road and their licences suspended.
475. Home has 500 dogs before `post-Christmas rush'
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 January 2006FIVE hundred dogs and 21 puppies were dumped at Manchester kennels last month - and staff are fearing that they will be swamped over the next couple of months as "cute" Christmas presents turn into unmanageable dogs and are dumped by their new owners.
476. Swimmer Matt has sights set on gold
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 January 2006DISABLED swimmer Matthew Walker is heading for the sunshine of Victoria after becoming the only Englishman to meet the qualifying standard for his category at the Commonwealth Games. Matthew - a paralympic medal winner in Athens - also has his sights set on creating a new world record.
477. Police burn horse dung for heating
Manchester Metro News, Thursday 5 January 2006BURNING the dung created by their horses - an idea suggested by a member of staff - could save Greater Manchester Police £1.5m a year on heating bills.