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Manchester Christmas Parade - route, times, map and BIG surprise for December return

Christmas All the details including extended route, map and timings for the magical festive parade returning to Manchester are now confirmed

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The Christmas market 90 minutes from Greater Manchester inside a magical old hall

Do a spot of Christmas shopping inside a 900-year-old hall

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Mysterious signs featuring 'celebrities' appear across Manchester teasing 'life-changing' announcement

Is it an elaborate hoax or a big thing in the pipeline?

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The Sidemen and KSI to open new Sides takeaway in Arndale at weekend - with big queues expected

Big queues are expected as the YouTuber's latest venture opens its doors at the Arndale

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Manchester's top luxury hotels ALL booked out for Chanel fashion show in December

Manchester hotels

There have been "unprecedented" mass hotel bookings in Manchester ahead of the Chanel fashion show that the world will be watching

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Dazzling £3m Italian named new opening of the year at national restaurant awards

It only opened in September, but has already won its first big award

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Sober bar announces city centre winter residency with festive drinks and mince pies

Manchester City Centre

"Ho Ho Holy Moly!"

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Best parks to enjoy the sun in Greater Manchester

Things to do Manchester

Make the most of the good weather while it's around

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Manchester's best 15 bars - from rooftop retreat to drinking den

Manchester Bars

Looking for a sophisticated tipple or a quick nightcap? Head to these city centre bars

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12 brilliant things to do in Greater Manchester this September

Things to do Manchester

There's a number of big events taking place in Manchester this September

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The 50 best pubs in Greater Manchester

Manchester Pubs

These are the greatest hostelries in the greatest city in the world

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Family & Kids

Christmas Manchester Christmas Parade - route, times, map and BIG surprise for December return All the details including extended route, map and timings for the magical festive parade returning to Manchester are now confirmed

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Amazon's bestselling card game with 73,000 five-star reviews 'perfect' for players of any age slashed to £11 for Black Friday

There are multiple variations of the game which you can tailor to your needs including; a two player edition, a party edition for more players and a NSFW Adult edition for those who plan to turn it into a drinking game

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Opening date revealed for Nike's new Manchester Arndale store

Manchester Arndale

It's good news for Christmas shoppers

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Amazon shoppers praise 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's

A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's

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McDonald's Paddington plush toys being sold on eBay just hours after arriving inside Happy Meals

Sellers have seen an opportunity to make some money from the children's toys

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Music & Nightlife

Reading and Leeds Festivals Catfish and the Bottlemen fans 'screaming' as they confirm comeback with Reading and Leeds Festival announcement The indie band's festival appearance coincides with the tenth anniversary of their debut album The Balcony

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Liam Gallagher, Fred Again and Lana Del Rey confirmed to headline Leeds and Reading Festival 2024

Reading and Leeds Festivals

Festival bosses have announced the first wave of music acts for the iconic festival

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The Lottery Winners forced to postpone upcoming tour shows after 'tragic news'

Manchester Music

The Lottery Winners posted an update on social media this morning explaining they had received some 'tragic' news

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Girls Aloud tell fans 'buckle up' as they reveal how long they kept tour under wraps and share fresh details

Appearing on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast Show, Girls Aloud talked about how they kept the tour secret, the chances of new music and celebrating Sarah Harding

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Girls Aloud tour 2024 - all the dates, tickets latest and pre-sale

Girls Aloud will tour "in celebration of Sarah, our music and our incredible fans" including two nights at Manchester's AO Arena

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Theatre

The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre Max George, Brooke Vincent and Samantha Giles to star in Kay Mellor's The Syndicate at The Lowry

"I feel like I’ve won the lottery!"

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Pictured: Coronation Street's real-life couples join celebs on red carpet as Hamilton hits Manchester

Coronation stars including Sally Carman, Joe Duttine, Rob Mallard and Sally Dynevor were in attendance for the musical

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Christmas pantomimes and shows in and around Manchester in 2023

Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Aladdin are among the family favourites on the big stage this year

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Altrincham Garrick Playhouse to lift the curtain on stellar spring/summer season

Altrincham Garrick Theatre

Highlights for 2024 include The Vicar of Dibley, Treasure Island and Let The Right One In

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Sir Ian McKellen to play Falstaff in Shakespeare adaptation at Manchester theatre - here's how to get tickets

Manchester Opera House

The acclaimed actor will star in Players Kings next March despite 'resisting' offers to play Falstaff in the past

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Days Out The Christmas market 90 minutes from Greater Manchester inside a magical old hall Do a spot of Christmas shopping inside a 900-year-old hall

The Sidemen and KSI to open new Sides takeaway in Arndale at weekend - with big queues expected

Big queues are expected as the YouTuber's latest venture opens its doors at the Arndale

The five-mile 'magical walk' named among best in the Lake District

Lace up your walking boots and head out on this scenic walk

The Lottery Winners forced to postpone upcoming tour shows after 'tragic news'

Manchester Music

The Lottery Winners posted an update on social media this morning explaining they had received some 'tragic' news

Stunned audience asked to leave I Should Be So Lucky musical

Manchester Opera House

A cast member was admitted to hospital shortly before the start of the show

What's On R&B legend Ne-Yo to headline Manchester's AO Arena - don't miss out on the noughties nostalgia Keane, Lightning Seeds, Bellowhead and more are also slated to grace a stage in Manchester in the coming months

The Christmas market 90 minutes from Greater Manchester inside a magical old hall

Do a spot of Christmas shopping inside a 900-year-old hall

Amazon's bestselling card game with 73,000 five-star reviews 'perfect' for players of any age slashed to £11 for Black Friday

There are multiple variations of the game which you can tailor to your needs including; a two player edition, a party edition for more players and a NSFW Adult edition for those who plan to turn it into a drinking game

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Sky shoppers urged to check out EE and BT to save £149 on TV and broadband this year

Broadband providers are going up against each other to offer the best deal this Black Friday and Sky users could save £149 if they switch, here's how

Strictly Come Dancing BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice gushes over his 'leading lady' co-star as she says 'see you soon'The pair will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper back in hospital as she offers update and admits 'grieving'

Kate shared the update during an appearance on Loose Women

Coronation Street star 'feels so guilty' after 'important' heartbreaking scenes as famous dad speaks out

Coronation Street

Luca Toolan has said he 'feels so guilty' as viewers were left distraught over the show's latest bullying storyline twist

ITV I'm A Celebrity's Tony Bellew tells of family heartbreak which will see him rush home from jungle

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

The retired professional boxer will join the ITV reality show alongside jockey Frankie Dettori as this year's latecomers

Amazon fans snapping up huge 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's

Money saving and offers

A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's

BBC BBC Breakfast coverage interrupted after 'Salford studios evacuated'One of the BBC buildings in MediaCity reportedly had to be evacuated

Manchester United great Roy Keane tipped for first managerial job in 12 years

Former Manchester United players are on the reported shortlist as Ireland search for a new manager

Heartbreak as five 'shivering' dachshund puppies found dumped in a cage on a street

"The poor puppies were not in a good state at all."

I'm A Celebrity fans say 'what is going on' as they're made aware of surprise kiss that wasn't aired

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

ITV viewers were left stunned and flocked to social media as they were made aware of a surprise kiss that wasn't actually aired

I'm A Celebrity viewers wonder if they've 'missed' moment as they ask 'when'

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

Fans of the ITV reality show tried to work out when Fred Sirieix and Nella Rose seemingly made up