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Win a holiday from Manchester Airport to Albufeira, Portugal with Jet2holidays!
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A four-star-plus holiday for a family of four is up for grabs!
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Win an unforgettable autumn adventure for two in one of Scotland’s most unforgettable staycation destinations
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One lucky person will have the epic opportunity to win a wonderful stay at one of Scotland’s most idyllic riverside hotels as well as gift vouchers for not one but two unforgettable dining experiences.
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Win tickets to see Alison Goldfrapp in Birmingham and Manchester
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Alison Goldfrapp is coming to Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse on February 23, 2024, and Birmingham's O2 Academy on February 27, 2024
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Win a luxurious mini-break for two in one of Aberdeenshire’s most stunning country house hotels
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Fancy winning a stay in one of Aberdeenshire’s most sumptuous locations? Well, one lucky person can win a stunning stay, gift vouchers for incredible dining experiences and boat adventures, and a gift card to enjoy all of the delights Aberdeen has to offer
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Winners of the RHS and MEN Ginnel Garden Competition 2023 announced
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The results are in…
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Once a hotspot for rats and filth, now one of Manchester's most mistreated neighbourhoods has been transformed
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Startling pictures show the incredible work of neighbours who joined together to improve their homes
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Man transforms ‘dumping ground’ alley into a gardeners paradise
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A local man has revamped a disused and dangerous alleyway into a community hub
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Win £500 to spend with Buyagift and plan your ultimate summer
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Whether you prefer a relaxing short break or a thrill-seeking experience driving cars or learning to fly, our latest competition will ensure you have a memorable summer
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Win two tickets to the Official Take That Musical: GREATEST DAYS!
Manchester Music
Enter for a chance to win our great prize
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You could win £100 in Theatre Tokens this Mother’s Day
Mother's Day
Enter the competition from Official London Theatre to win the incredible prize
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Win a £250 supermarket voucher for your Christmas shop at ASDA, M&S, Sainsbury's or Tesco
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With the cost of living continuing to hammer our pockets, we could all do with a little financial pick-me-up - so why not enter our fantastic competition?
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Vote for your favourite autumn picture
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Have your say in our seasonal photo competition
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Still time to enter our autumn picture competition
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You'll be able to vote on your favourite entries
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Send us your photos of Greater Manchester in the autumn
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You'll then be able to vote on your favourite snap
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Win a fantastic winter break and dinner for two at a cosy northern inn
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The Inn Collection Group is offering one lucky winner a bed and breakfast stay for two, with dinner and a bottle of fizz included
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Win a luxury weekend away this Pride Month
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To help celebrate Pride Month, we're offering not one but two fantastic luxury weekend away experiences at a venue of your choice across the UK. Simply enter our competition to be in with a chance to win.
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Winner of the Platinum Jubilee street party competition announced
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In Your Area is giving away a £1,000 supermarket voucher to one lucky community
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You can win an iPhone 13 worth £949
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Bag yourself the latest iPhone model by entering this competition
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Win a five-star overnight stay and dinner for two at The Chester Grosvenor
Cheshire
We are offering one lucky reader an overnight stay for two along with dinner at the iconic city centre hotel
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Life after lockdown - tell us how your social life has changed for the chance to win a £250 Ticketmaster gift card
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Have your say in our survey marking the second anniversary of the Covid lockdown
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Calling all volunteers! You could win tickets to the MOBO Awards as a thank-you for all your hard work
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Coventry Building Society is giving away tickets for you and five friends to enjoy the UK's most prestigious celebration of black music and culture
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Will you find the diamond worth £5,000 hidden in Manchester city centre?
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Jewellers at Steven Stone have hidden a beautiful diamond worth £5,000 somewhere in Manchester city centre
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Win Coronation Street goodies and a 55" Samsung TV
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Devoted Corrie fans are in for a treat
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Kits for Kids - the teams taking part
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Collect tokens for you local team if they are in the list below
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The Sidemen and KSI to open new Sides takeaway in Arndale at weekend - with big queues expected
Fast food
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
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 OnR&B legend Ne-Yo to headline Manchester's AO Arena - don't miss out on the noughties nostalgiaKeane, 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
Days Out
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
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Sky shoppers urged to check out EE and BT to save £149 on TV and broadband this year
Black Friday
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
Kate GarrawayKate 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
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice gushes over his 'leading lady' co-star as she says 'see you soon'
Strictly Come Dancing
The pair will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest
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
BBCBBC 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
Roy Keane
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
Salford
"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