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The Britons Protection reopens following major change - but customers have some questions
Manchester PubsThe running of the historic boozer was recently handed over to landlord Star Pubs - a subsidiary of brewing giant Heineken
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The tiny pub on a pretty cobbled lane named among best in England
Pubs and bars
The small but mighty Cheshire pub dates back to 1721, and there are roaring fires, all independent ales and homemade food to lure you in
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Manchester’s Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations revealed with huge dragon parade and food market
Chinese New Year
The 'vibrant celebration' is returning to the city centre and Chinatown
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The 'supreme' Greater Manchester pub crowned one of the best in Europe in new 2025 guide
Stockport
The Greater Manchester pub has been described as a 'down-to-earth side-street boozer with fabulous real ales and a friendly communal atmosphere'
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Jason Manford visits new Greater Manchester bar after homecoming show
Jason Manford
The comedian described it as a 'top new bar'
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Football legend Ian Wright pays surprise visit to Lioness star's Greater Manchester cafe
Manchester Cafes
The "North's favourite Southerner" paid a visit to the popular Greater Manchester cafe
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Illuminated 70-metre spectacle takes over historic building with free display
Things to do Manchester
'It's not only a visual feast, it’s a true love letter'
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25 cosy Greater Manchester pubs to visit this winter
Manchester Pubs
From country pubs to city centre boozers, here's 25 of the best to visit in 2025
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The 53 best restaurants in and around Manchester right now
Manchester restaurants
From Michelin star dining to budget bites to eat, we've rounded up the best restaurants in Manchester city centre to cater to every taste and price range - plus the places to eat worth travelling to around Greater Manchester
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Manchester's best 15 bars - from rooftop retreat to drinking den
Manchester Bars
Looking for a sophisticated tipple or a quick nightcap? Head to these city centre bars
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The 50 best pubs in Greater Manchester
Manchester Pubs
These are the greatest hostelries in the greatest city in the world
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Family & Kids

Cost of livingI bought half price Stella Artois, 15p M&S beans and a massive gammon joint from the food warehouse selling Morrisons, Tesco, Aldi, Waitrose and more
There are some massive savings to be had on big brands
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The new £1.50 M&S biscuits shoppers say are simply a 'game changer'
Marks & Spencer
"It's not just a biscuit........it's an M&S biscuit!"
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We tried a fish and chip shop that's in the UK's top 50 and found a £5.50 'Super Barm'
Manchester Family
The award-winning chippy has been named one of Fry’s Magazine’s 50 Best Fish and Chip Takeaways in the UK
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Three supermarkets now cheaper than Aldi for basket of food essentials as budget retailer drops to fourth place
Shopping
Aldi is the only retailer to increase in price in our weekly comparison of essentials like bread and milk
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Urgent appeal for help after Gruffalo statue and other sculptures stolen from park trail AGAIN
Manchester Family
The wooden sculptures were only replaced in the summer after being pinched last Christmas
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Food & Drink

Pubs and barsThe tiny pub on a pretty cobbled lane named among best in EnglandThe small but mighty Cheshire pub dates back to 1721, and there are roaring fires, all independent ales and homemade food to lure you in
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The Britons Protection reopens following major change - but customers have some questions
Manchester Pubs
The running of the historic boozer was recently handed over to landlord Star Pubs - a subsidiary of brewing giant Heineken
Bookmark
Football legend Ian Wright pays surprise visit to Lioness star's Greater Manchester cafe
Manchester Cafes
The "North's favourite Southerner" paid a visit to the popular Greater Manchester cafe
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Jason Manford visits new Greater Manchester bar after homecoming show
Jason Manford
The comedian described it as a 'top new bar'
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The 'supreme' Greater Manchester pub crowned one of the best in Europe in new 2025 guide
Stockport
The Greater Manchester pub has been described as a 'down-to-earth side-street boozer with fabulous real ales and a friendly communal atmosphere'
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Music & Nightlife

Manchester MusicThe band hailed 'future kings of Manchester' who bantered with Liam Gallagher and jammed with a Rolling StonePastel are about to release their debut album with a launch event in Manchester
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Liam Gallagher shares the one album he heard that made 'all heaven break loose'
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher has shared a song from the album he heard that made 'all heaven break loose' – as the Oasis frontman posted to X about a legendary album from a recognisable group
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'I spent £400 to see my heroes, and was then told I couldn't go'
Manchester Music
A disabled Oasis fan worried he might miss huge Heaton Park gig because Ticketmaster wouldn't let him take a carer
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Cheapest date and venue for Coldplay 2025 tour may surprise you
Money saving and offers
Coldplay's 2025 UK tour spans across 12 dates and two stadiums - but one is cheaper than the rest
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Irish bar first opened by Boyzone's Shane Lynch in Knutsford closes
Knutsford
The Irish bar was first launched in 2021, but has now sadly closed its doors
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Theatre

Royal Exchange TheatreKym Marsh announces major new role - and debut at iconic Manchester venue"She’s a complex character and there is so much to unpack"
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Swan Lake costume decision took me out of the show's illusion despite standout performances
Manchester Opera House
Swan Lake is on at Manchester Opera House this weekend
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'How one punch turned my life upside down'
Salford
“It’s sad that people can’t keep their hands to themselves.”
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Review: An Inspector Calls at The Lowry
The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre
Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns
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Manchester theatre show producers issue statement after The Vivienne’s death
Manchester Theatre
'They were an integral part of our company and will be missed immensely'
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StockportThe 'supreme' Greater Manchester pub crowned one of the best in Europe in new 2025 guide The Greater Manchester pub has been described as a 'down-to-earth side-street boozer with fabulous real ales and a friendly communal atmosphere'
Next's luxury £405 Estee Lauder beauty gift set reduced by almost 80% online
Beauty
Next shoppers can bag £405-worth of Estee Lauder beauty and skincare with a 79% saving saving
Football legend Ian Wright pays surprise visit to Lioness star's Greater Manchester cafe
Manchester Cafes
The "North's favourite Southerner" paid a visit to the popular Greater Manchester cafe
The tiny pub on a pretty cobbled lane named among best in England
Pubs and bars
The small but mighty Cheshire pub dates back to 1721, and there are roaring fires, all independent ales and homemade food to lure you in
The Britons Protection reopens following major change - but customers have some questions
Manchester Pubs
The running of the historic boozer was recently handed over to landlord Star Pubs - a subsidiary of brewing giant Heineken
Marks & SpencerThe new £1.50 M&S biscuits shoppers say are simply a 'game changer'"It's not just a biscuit........it's an M&S biscuit!"
Three supermarkets now cheaper than Aldi for basket of food essentials as budget retailer drops to fourth place
Shopping
Aldi is the only retailer to increase in price in our weekly comparison of essentials like bread and milk
The tiny pub on a pretty cobbled lane named among best in England
Pubs and bars
The small but mighty Cheshire pub dates back to 1721, and there are roaring fires, all independent ales and homemade food to lure you in
Turkey, Spain and Morocco named among cheapest holiday destinations for 2025
Holidays
Consumer group Which? has found the cheapest package and all-inlcusive holidays in Europe
The curious case of Manchester's 48-hour art heist - that ended in a public toilet
Whitworth Art Gallery
Three artworks by Van Gogh, Picasso and Gaugin, worth an estimated total of £4m, were stolen in a mysterious raid at the Whitworth that remains unsolved to this day
Crime'I want you to stop and be nice. Stop screaming. Stop screaming now'Warning: This piece contains images and video some readers may find distressing
Manchester United already know their next No.10 after Marcus Rashford exit
Manchester United FC
Manchester United are preparing for life without Marcus Rashford as clubs swarm around the winger in the January transfer window
Brits warned that 'emergency alert' will be sent to phones across the UK
UK News
A similar alert was tested in 2023
'I thought it was a scam, but I actually inherited a stranger's £400k estate'
Real Life
There are more than 10 unclaimed estates belonging to people who died in Manchester - we've listed them here
Michelle Keegan gives glimpse of baby bump after announcement as she films series ahead of birth
Michelle Keegan
The actress is filming her next TV project before welcoming her first child into the world
Real Life'I know what's going to happen to my baby and there's nothing I can do about it'Georgi has opened up about her nightmare
Antony transfer update as Man United receive 'improved' January offer amid PSR decision
Antony
Manchester United winger Antony has struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League since arriving from Ajax in 2022
'Worrying increase' in kids taken out of school for cheaper term time holidays - as council issues £800k in fines to parents
Bolton
Councillors in Bolton heard that while the 'difference in price can be tempting, the loss of valuable education to the child is concerning'
The new Gladiators joining series 2 of BBC's Gladiators: Cyclone and Hammer
TV
Here's everything you need to know about the new Gladiators
Gladiators series 2 on BBC: What time is is on and full list of Gladiators
TV
Here's everything you need to know about the second series of Gladiators