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Manchester 2026 election preview

Oldham 2026 election preview

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Local council elections preview for Stockport

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Salford local elections: what to expect

Wildlife lovers conquer the Yorkshire three peaks in bird costumes to raise money for curlews

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

Arts and Culture

Manchester art trail leaves lasting mark after BRITs takeover

Manchester Film Festival announces 2026 award winners

Manchester Film Festival 2026 rounded off its biggest ever edition this weekend with an awards ceremony recognising the best in

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

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Business robberies more than double across Greater Manchester

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

Manchester Film Festival returns for 2026 with biggest ever programme

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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

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Which version of Manchester United are we seeing?

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Balancing long-term growth with immediate marketing impact

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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?

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The BRIT Awards were a huge success for Manchester

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Godzilla Minus Zero to get a fittingly monstrous launch in the UK this November

Manchester Film Festival announces 2026 award winners

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

Liverpool Restaurant Week returns with a spotlight on local favourites

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

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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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