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The biggest Baller League UK event of the year will take place in Manchester next month, with teams led by KSI, Niko Omilana, Micah Richards, and Chloe Kelly
B&M announces a massive 14,000sqft store opening in Manchester this November, with a brand-new frozen food range, a live DJ, and £10 gift card prizes
State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP payment date changes as HMRC confirms festive payout schedule
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In 1850, Elizabeth Gaskell moved into this magnificent Manchester villa and hosted Charles Dickens; 176 years later, her Grade II-listed home returns as the city’s most enchanting Victorian Christmas experience
Overtaking Stockport and Altrincham, this historic market town near Greater Manchester has officially been crowned the region’s happiest place to live
Inside the new SYLK designer vintage pop-up in Manchester
Manchester haunted history tour with formerly homeless guide
French toast cones at Manchester Christmas Markets
Misù boxed tiramisu at Manchester Christmas Markets
Molten cheese bread bowls at Manchester Christmas Markets
Manchester Christmas Markets winter food crawl
Inside the new Manchester City store at Medlock Square
First look inside El Gatito tapas bar in Media City
The Traitors mural in Manchester hints at celebrity spinoff
Portland Street reopens to Manchester traffic in new video
Salford Firsts bronze horse sculpture in Bexley Square
Fairy-lit moonlight kayaking at Salford Quays
Manchester Piccadilly Gardens street food stalls removed
Watch Zippy Santa return to Manchester Christmas Markets
Museum of the Moon at Campfield Studios in Manchester
In 1850, Elizabeth Gaskell moved into this magnificent Manchester villa and hosted Charles Dickens; 176 years later, her Grade II-listed home returns as the city’s most enchanting Victorian Christmas experience
From Manchester Cocktail Festival to a free, festive parade in Stockport: 23 unmissable events taking place in Greater Manchester this weekend
The biggest Baller League UK event of the year will take place in Manchester next month, with teams led by KSI, Niko Omilana, Micah Richards, and Chloe Kelly
From a dinosaur skeleton at Manchester Museum to 14 free festivals and live jazz gigs, these 100 things to do in Manchester won’t cost you a penny
Just 18 minutes by train from Manchester, this market town is kicking off Christmas with an artisan street market, fairground rides, and an illuminated light trail
In 1905, Beatrix Potter bought a 34-acre Lake District farm with Peter Rabbit royalties; her 4,000-acre preserved estate now transforms into a storybook Christmas tale under 2 hours from Manchester
In 1906, Manchester’s Stock Exchange opened on Norfolk Street to trade shares; 120 years later, it’s hosting a black-tie charity gala beneath its grand restored trading floor dome
Greater Manchester’s free winter light festival returns this November with a 6-metre glowing sun, giant roaming puppets and four nights of illuminated art
From a micro-nightclub to a giant Snow Lion: Stockport’s free Spectacular Sunday festival packs 50 shows across town ahead of a 100-drummer lights switch-on
From 360° David Bowie projections at Aviva Studios to a 1.2-mile Disney light trail: 17 dazzling things to do in Manchester this December
Manchester’s magnificent 19th-century Grade II* listed monastery is hosting a massive winter night market with over 100 independent stalls, street food and live music
Here are the most spectacular firework displays to see in Greater Manchester this Bonfire Night – including the return of Manchester City Council’s massive free fireworks after a five-year hiatus
In 1850, Elizabeth Gaskell moved into this magnificent Manchester villa and hosted Charles Dickens; 176 years later, her Grade II-listed home returns as the city’s most enchanting Victorian Christmas experience
From Manchester Cocktail Festival to a free, festive parade in Stockport: 23 unmissable events taking place in Greater Manchester this weekend
The biggest Baller League UK event of the year will take place in Manchester next month, with teams led by KSI, Niko Omilana, Micah Richards, and Chloe Kelly
From a dinosaur skeleton at Manchester Museum to 14 free festivals and live jazz gigs, these 100 things to do in Manchester won’t cost you a penny
Just 18 minutes by train from Manchester, this market town is kicking off Christmas with an artisan street market, fairground rides, and an illuminated light trail
In 1905, Beatrix Potter bought a 34-acre Lake District farm with Peter Rabbit royalties; her 4,000-acre preserved estate now transforms into a storybook Christmas tale under 2 hours from Manchester
In 1906, Manchester’s Stock Exchange opened on Norfolk Street to trade shares; 120 years later, it’s hosting a black-tie charity gala beneath its grand restored trading floor dome
Greater Manchester’s free winter light festival returns this November with a 6-metre glowing sun, giant roaming puppets and four nights of illuminated art
From a micro-nightclub to a giant Snow Lion: Stockport’s free Spectacular Sunday festival packs 50 shows across town ahead of a 100-drummer lights switch-on
From 360° David Bowie projections at Aviva Studios to a 1.2-mile Disney light trail: 17 dazzling things to do in Manchester this December
Manchester’s magnificent 19th-century Grade II* listed monastery is hosting a massive winter night market with over 100 independent stalls, street food and live music
Here are the most spectacular firework displays to see in Greater Manchester this Bonfire Night – including the return of Manchester City Council’s massive free fireworks after a five-year hiatus
In 1850, Elizabeth Gaskell moved into this magnificent Manchester villa and hosted Charles Dickens; 176 years later, her Grade II-listed home returns as the city’s most enchanting Victorian Christmas experience
From Manchester Cocktail Festival to a free, festive parade in Stockport: 23 unmissable events taking place in Greater Manchester this weekend
The biggest Baller League UK event of the year will take place in Manchester next month, with teams led by KSI, Niko Omilana, Micah Richards, and Chloe Kelly
From a dinosaur skeleton at Manchester Museum to 14 free festivals and live jazz gigs, these 100 things to do in Manchester won’t cost you a penny
Just 18 minutes by train from Manchester, this market town is kicking off Christmas with an artisan street market, fairground rides, and an illuminated light trail
In 1905, Beatrix Potter bought a 34-acre Lake District farm with Peter Rabbit royalties; her 4,000-acre preserved estate now transforms into a storybook Christmas tale under 2 hours from Manchester
In 1906, Manchester’s Stock Exchange opened on Norfolk Street to trade shares; 120 years later, it’s hosting a black-tie charity gala beneath its grand restored trading floor dome
Greater Manchester’s free winter light festival returns this November with a 6-metre glowing sun, giant roaming puppets and four nights of illuminated art
From a micro-nightclub to a giant Snow Lion: Stockport’s free Spectacular Sunday festival packs 50 shows across town ahead of a 100-drummer lights switch-on
From 360° David Bowie projections at Aviva Studios to a 1.2-mile Disney light trail: 17 dazzling things to do in Manchester this December
Manchester’s magnificent 19th-century Grade II* listed monastery is hosting a massive winter night market with over 100 independent stalls, street food and live music
Here are the most spectacular firework displays to see in Greater Manchester this Bonfire Night – including the return of Manchester City Council’s massive free fireworks after a five-year hiatus
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The Jazz Room: Marvin Gaye in a Night of Soul
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After over 100 years without a market, Manchester’s Campfield returned in 2025; one year later, it has drawn 250,000 visitors and hosts a free party tomorrow featuring Dishoom goodies & a travelling bookshop
Manchester United name Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, praising his “dynamic, attacking approach”: a two-and-a-half-year deal to June 2029 with the club at third-bottom
In 2019, Greater Manchester launched free bus travel for 16-18-year-olds; from January 2027, Our Pass expands to secondary pupils, saving families up to £500
State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP payment date changes as HMRC confirms festive payout schedule
‘One of the most ambitious schemes anywhere in the UK’: the 14-mile, £2bn Manchester–Sheffield tunnel under the Peak District that would cut journeys by 30 minutes gets £500,000 to test if it can be built
Microsoft 365 outage disrupts services worldwide even UK pharmacies and government agencies are affected – latest update
In 1987, Manchester opened the North’s largest bookshop; this month, it opens after dark for an exclusive Christmas evening with festive mince pies, live carols & book signings by Clint Boon, Terry Deary & Mike Pickering
TfGM lifts overnight parking fees across 41 park and ride sites for Manchester Christmas Markets; visitors can now leave their cars for free and collect them the next day
In 2023, Stockport launched a niche alternative Christmas market with 50 indie stalls; three years later, Gothmas returns this December as Greater Manchester’s cult festive takeover
Waitrose has opened a 15,000 sq ft supermarket in Greater Manchester, replacing a former Asda and marking one of its first full-line stores in eight years
Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments unveils plans to transform an “unloved and forgotten” Manchester site featuring a hotel, offices, and apartments
B&M announces a massive 14,000sqft store opening in Manchester this November, with a brand-new frozen food range, a live DJ, and £10 gift card prizes
After over 100 years without a market, Manchester’s Campfield returned in 2025; one year later, it has drawn 250,000 visitors and hosts a free party tomorrow featuring Dishoom goodies & a travelling bookshop
Manchester United name Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, praising his “dynamic, attacking approach”: a two-and-a-half-year deal to June 2029 with the club at third-bottom
In 2019, Greater Manchester launched free bus travel for 16-18-year-olds; from January 2027, Our Pass expands to secondary pupils, saving families up to £500
State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP payment date changes as HMRC confirms festive payout schedule
‘One of the most ambitious schemes anywhere in the UK’: the 14-mile, £2bn Manchester–Sheffield tunnel under the Peak District that would cut journeys by 30 minutes gets £500,000 to test if it can be built
Microsoft 365 outage disrupts services worldwide even UK pharmacies and government agencies are affected – latest update
In 1987, Manchester opened the North’s largest bookshop; this month, it opens after dark for an exclusive Christmas evening with festive mince pies, live carols & book signings by Clint Boon, Terry Deary & Mike Pickering
TfGM lifts overnight parking fees across 41 park and ride sites for Manchester Christmas Markets; visitors can now leave their cars for free and collect them the next day
In 2023, Stockport launched a niche alternative Christmas market with 50 indie stalls; three years later, Gothmas returns this December as Greater Manchester’s cult festive takeover
Waitrose has opened a 15,000 sq ft supermarket in Greater Manchester, replacing a former Asda and marking one of its first full-line stores in eight years
Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments unveils plans to transform an “unloved and forgotten” Manchester site featuring a hotel, offices, and apartments
B&M announces a massive 14,000sqft store opening in Manchester this November, with a brand-new frozen food range, a live DJ, and £10 gift card prizes
After over 100 years without a market, Manchester’s Campfield returned in 2025; one year later, it has drawn 250,000 visitors and hosts a free party tomorrow featuring Dishoom goodies & a travelling bookshop
Manchester United name Mauricio Pochettino as head coach, praising his “dynamic, attacking approach”: a two-and-a-half-year deal to June 2029 with the club at third-bottom
In 2019, Greater Manchester launched free bus travel for 16-18-year-olds; from January 2027, Our Pass expands to secondary pupils, saving families up to £500
State Pension, Universal Credit and PIP payment date changes as HMRC confirms festive payout schedule
‘One of the most ambitious schemes anywhere in the UK’: the 14-mile, £2bn Manchester–Sheffield tunnel under the Peak District that would cut journeys by 30 minutes gets £500,000 to test if it can be built
Microsoft 365 outage disrupts services worldwide even UK pharmacies and government agencies are affected – latest update
In 1987, Manchester opened the North’s largest bookshop; this month, it opens after dark for an exclusive Christmas evening with festive mince pies, live carols & book signings by Clint Boon, Terry Deary & Mike Pickering
TfGM lifts overnight parking fees across 41 park and ride sites for Manchester Christmas Markets; visitors can now leave their cars for free and collect them the next day
In 2023, Stockport launched a niche alternative Christmas market with 50 indie stalls; three years later, Gothmas returns this December as Greater Manchester’s cult festive takeover
Waitrose has opened a 15,000 sq ft supermarket in Greater Manchester, replacing a former Asda and marking one of its first full-line stores in eight years
Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments unveils plans to transform an “unloved and forgotten” Manchester site featuring a hotel, offices, and apartments
B&M announces a massive 14,000sqft store opening in Manchester this November, with a brand-new frozen food range, a live DJ, and £10 gift card prizes
From a 1,700-light ‘Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas’ light trail to Chester Zoo’s mirrored disco tunnel, here are the most enchanting Christmas light trails & displays to explore in and around Greater Manchester
The ultimate guide to the biggest live gigs happening in Manchester this November – including Stevie Wonder, Nia Archives & a relatively-unknown Gallagher
Everything you need to know about Manchester Christmas Markets 2026: full list of locations, dates, map, and opening times
Full Manchester Christmas Markets trader list featuring 210 stalls – including giant Yorkshire pudding wraps, crumble pots & 10 locations
Giant rooftop monsters, ghost trains & extreme scare zones: Every spooky experience, light trail and Halloween event coming to Greater Manchester this autumn
Embracing Danish ‘hygge’ in the UK’s rainiest city with spectacular fireworks, the moon up close & a huge Disney light trail: 9 massive spectacles transforming Manchester this autumn
5 fantastic fancy dress shops in and around Manchester perfect for Halloween costumes
From Castlefield’s viaducts to Stockport Plaza: How Greater Manchester’s iconic streets became the gritty underbelly of Gotham for DC’s newly-released Clayface
From Tim Burton’s spooky light trail to the ‘National Frightball Museum’, 17 things to do with kids in and around Manchester this October half term
Everything you need to know about The Warehouse Project 2026 season – here’s the full line-up, key transport tips, and strict entry rules
Over 32,000 runners are set to hit the Manchester Half 2026 this Sunday: Full route, major road closures, start times, and best tram stops explained
Inside the Greater Manchester filming locations for ‘The Split Up’: How Leigh Town Hall and iconic Gay Village spots transformed for the star-studded BBC drama