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“There’s never an ideal time to shut the railway”: Network Rail confirms major summer travel disruption across Greater Manchester starting August 8 with key lines closed

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“There’s never an ideal time to shut the railway”: Network Rail confirms major summer travel disruption across Greater Manchester starting August 8 with key lines closed

Network Rail has announced that multi-million-pound railway upgrades will take place in Greater Manchester and the gateway to the Peak District from this weekend. T...

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“An unforgettable day”: A rare WWII RAF flypast and retro Ferraris are heading to Stockport for Greater Manchester’s biggest soapbox derby

A special RAF aircraft flypast is set to take place this weekend in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport. The flypast forms part of the Krazy Races event,...
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This immersive pop-up by Honda is the perfect addition to your summer day out in Manchester

If you’re looking for an excuse to plan a day out in Manchester this August, we have some inspo for you. Honda is bringing an exciting pop-up to Exchange Square fro...
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Smithsonian Starstruck debuts in Manchester with a groundbreaking immersive journey through the cosmos

Travel beyond Earth and experience the universe alongside humanity’s most powerful observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telesco...
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A giant pop-up beach, immersive Simpsons dining, and free street festivals: the ultimate Greater Manchester weekend guide with options for every budget
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The UK’s “ultimate horror experience” is returning to the cursed remains of Camelot Theme Park this Halloween – and it features 9 terrifying new zones & a Sweeney Todd-inspired attraction

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One of Manchester’s most iconic music venues is swapping rock for politics, hosting a rare in-conversation event with former PM Gordon Brown & Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Stockport's award-winning Simply Books has announced a pretty high profile upcoming event happening in Manchester this September: ‘Gordon Brown with Frank Cottrell-...
August 7, 2026

Greater Manchester is officially set to see its fifth heatwave in three months as temperatures soar to 30°C next week, with just a 10% chance of rain – here’s exactly when the extreme hot weather will hit

We don't need to tell you what a hot summer we've had so far, but off the back of the driest July on record, we're in for yet another heatwave here in Greater Manch...
August 6, 2026

Walk-in mental health centres will open in libraries and banks across England – here’s when they’ll start

People across England experiencing a mental health crisis or significant distress will be able to access specialist support closer to home under plans to open almos...
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Rail operators issue urgent ‘do not travel’ warning as power failure at Manchester control centre halts trains across Greater Manchester and the North West
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This hidden Manchester food hall with 44 beers on tap has launched a month-long ‘Beer Passport’ challenge – here’s how trying six standout pours gets you a free pint

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The ultimate guide to the best hotels in Manchester to relax and ground yourself in the North’s vibrant metropolis

If there’s one thing we excel at here at Secret Manchester, it’s loving the incredible city right in our own backyard. That’s exactly why we’re pitching Manchester...
10 of the liveliest bars for live entertainment and music right here in Manchester

Ready to let your hair down after a long week at work? Manchester is ready and waiting for us. Some of the city's most talented performers are taking to the stage...
From a 79AD Roman fort to an iconic music venue: the true history of Castlefield Bowl & the Mancunian heritage it holds

Castlefield Bowl is known for many things. Whether you enjoy a nice stroll through the amphitheatre-esque surrounds, or prefer something more raucous like catching...
The ultimate guide to the biggest live gigs happening in Manchester this August – including The Prodigy, The Cure & Pulp

Manchester is known for its rich musical culture and still rivals most cities with its live scene. From iconic returns to the stage to rare performances in incredi...

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