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Amy and Carlos

Strictly’s Amy and Carlos bring new live show to Manchester

Elections 2026: Labour hold Trafford despite losses to Greens, Reform and Conservatives

Skydancer Day returns to the screen with a celebration of Hen Harriers and wildlife

Green candidates who won seats in Manchester

Elections 2026: Manchester remains Labour but suffers big losses as Green Party makes strides

Trust, taxes and turning away from Labour: A day at Trafford’s polling stations

People counting the ballots for the Salford Local Election in Eccles

Elections 2026: Salford stays Labour despite Reform UK gains across the city

Manchester 2026 election preview

Universally Manchester Festival: a day of free activities and events this June

The annual Universally Manchester Festival returns on June 13 for a day of free family-friendly events. The festival will have

Image of a Greater Manchester Police vehicle.

Greater Manchester Police join nationwide crackdown on high street crime

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland Manchester concert preview

Community cartoon with the words OLDHAM 2026 ELECTION.

Oldham 2026 election: The controversy before the count

Oldham 2026 election preview

Football pitch

How supporters track squad changes before deciding which matches to watch

Football supporters rarely commit to a match without checking who is actually playing. Squad changes shape expectations. A last-minute injury

Is owning a racehorse a logical next step for retired Manchester United legends?

Does Harry Redknapp’s Taurus Bay warrant respect in the novice ranks?

New data reveals 7% of Manchester United season ticket holders live outside the UK

Manchester United Stadium

Which version of Manchester United are we seeing?

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Balancing long-term growth with immediate marketing impact

Organised wardrobe with neatly folded clothes and baskets inside (Credit: Yulia Gapeenko via Vecteezy)

Making city living more comfortable and organised

Inside Greater Manchester’s hidden benzodiazepine problem: what the GM TRENDS report and Operation Vulcan tell us

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How does cloud hosting affect the local economy?

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland Manchester concert preview

How Co-op Live reshaped Manchester’s entertainment scene

Trophy

The BRIT Awards were a huge success for Manchester

Misper: The Manchester Film Festival winner redefining the missing person story

Liverpool Restaurant Week returns with a spotlight on local favourites

Group of sober friends hanging out.

No alcohol? No problem: Dry January promises an exciting start to 2026

Summer cocktail with sparkling wine (Credit: Free to use)

Five easy sparkling wine cocktails to make at home this summer

The rise of hot honey: the sweet treat revolution that has the UK buzzing

Russell T Davies new project

‘It’s one of the greatest honours of my life’: Doctor Who writer reveals collaboration with Pet Shop Boys coming to Manchester

LGB+ population in north-west England has largest disparity of death rates compared to straight population in England and Wales

Man before fire.

“This is a world that could happen to anybody”: Japan takes to the stage as anticipated film festival returns and promises horror of the mind

Watch: The LGBT Foundation – 50 Years of Queer Hope and Joy Exhibition launch

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