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Andy Burnham pledges to prioritise forgotten communities in crime crackdown

Campaign for free public transport launches in Greater Manchester

Sale Waterside’s Clothes Swap is a fitting exploration of queerness and compassion

Manchester-based Feel Good Futures Training CIC. A group of female trainees holding up their certificates earned proudly.

Manchester’s Feel Good Futures CIC mission to empower women

Arts and Culture

Festival Oldham 2026: young people take centre stage as Manchester Town of Culture programme launches

Manchester food redistribution charity celebrates anniversary

Amy and Carlos

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

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

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Greater Manchester Police join nationwide crackdown on high street crime

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland Manchester concert preview

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Manchester named fly-tipping fine capital

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

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The best players who never played at the World Cup

The World Cup is the stage every footballer dreams of, yet some of the finest players in the sport’s history

Football pitch

How supporters track squad changes before deciding which matches to watch

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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Mobile roulette in the UK is Growing – here is what is driving the shift

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Classic fruit machines share space with story-driven slots on modern sites

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How UK Rules Are Reshaping Digital Asset Investing

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Balancing long-term growth with immediate marketing impact

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Bingo is having a moment and Manchester is right at the centre of it

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The launch of the Manchester Games Network: How will it change gaming in the city?

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland Manchester concert preview

How Co-op Live reshaped Manchester’s entertainment scene

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

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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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