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Bombastic, brilliant yet blithering – Boris Johnson held court in Manchester today for 45 minutes to close the Conservative Party Conference. His supporters were out in force at the GMEX complex and loved every minute as he spoke about Brexit, the NHS, his love for buses and contempt for Jeremy Corbyn. But what will the nation make of Johnson’s first party conference speech as Prime Minister? Here’s a summary…

The North of England is not a priority for the Conservatives according to Dominic Grieve, as he addressed a packed conference room in Manchester last night.

From meetups for people with shared interests to digital warm-up options and various courses, there are several unique ways of growing to love the city that’s generally referred to as the capital of the North West.

Sportswear firm Umbro have scouted 13-year-old Katie Higgins and want to design a logo and merchandise.

A picturesque setting hosted the unveiling of the very gritty World War II drama World on Fire written by Hazel Grove’s own Peter Bowker, with members of the cast present to share their thoughts.

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Eagle-eyed history buffs from the North West may already be aware of an important anniversary that occurred on September 15: when in 1830 two of Britain’s true Northern powerhouses were forever linked when the first journey on the Liverpool to Manchester railway line took place.

With the tent already heating up in the 10th series of the hit Channel 4 baking show, a survey has shown a 48% rise in baking enthusiasts opening their own patisserie-inspired ventures.

As Stage 8 of the Tour of Britain wound its way around Greater Manchester yesterday, the riders were greeted at various locations along the route by placard waving, devil-mask wearing protestors.

The Jumper Factory starts with an announcement. The six young actors, who have been seated on chairs lined across the stage, bring their legs together and unclench their hands, rise from their chairs, and begin to chant as one.

Syria Relief – the largest Syria-focused NGO in the UK – is continuing to support 2.4million people in Syria by opening a primary school for children who have fled their homes as a result of the conflict.