Nostalgia

The year 'all hell broke loose' at Manchester Black Friday sales with 'punch ups and broken bones'

Shoppers described scenes of 'chaos' with one saying 'it was something they would never like to experience again'

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Controversial Manchester statue sparked 'vendetta' when it was removed after nearly 100 years

When the statue was removed an unusual detail came to light that baffled experts

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Rare police photos unlock memories of Greater Manchester town's past

Images show police officers patrolling the streets and shops of the bustling town centre

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Fascinating photos of what life was once like living and working in Manchester and Salford docks

Ocean-bound vessels once brought all kinds of commodities and exotic goods

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The last days of the Greater Manchester estate dubbed 'worst slum in Britain'

Families were forced to endure crumbling and rat infested homes in what was described as 'the worst slums in Britain'

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'We all loved you so much' - deaths announced in M.E.N this week

Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks

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21 lost Manchester shops from the smallest independents to high street giants

Some of the most missed boutiques, supermarkets and big stores where we loved to spend our cash

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From 'lame canary' to late star's 'perfect' performance - The best ever Strictly Come Dancing moments from Blackpool Week

Strictly Come Dancing

The dancers and stars return to Blackpool's iconic Tower Ballroom this weekend

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing: How Blackpool became the capital of ballroom dancing

Strictly Come Dancing

The iconic venue is regarded as the 'spiritual home' of Strictly Come Dancing for a good reason

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'Walking around the estate in daylight is depressing - walking round at night is frightening'

Now one of Manchester's most desirable neighbourhoods, it was once an estate where 'police, taxis, and delivery vans wouldn't go'

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How 'graffiti covered and unloved' Manchester shopping centre looked 50-years ago

Photographs show the now dated and unloved precinct just after it was built

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25 photos of Manchester's Piccadilly Station will unlock lost memories of the 80s and 90s

Photographs show the railway station's long forgotten shops and restaurants

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The Coronation Street storyline so 'outrageous' it saw the Prime Minister 'step in'

Coronation Street

It's been 25-years since the controversial soap plot threatened to blur the line between fact and fiction

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100 years on Market Street... astonishing photos capture the incredible transformation of Manchester's bustling shopping hub

These photos show lost stores and restaurants and how the street looked before it was pedestrianised

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10 lost Manchester buildings and attractions we can now only see in pictures

We can now only experience these lost gems through photographs and memories

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Touching photos of Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton - from tragedy survivor to family life and last ever game

Sir Bobby Charlton

With Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral taking place today, we look at how he went from schoolboy standout and tragedy survivor to a football legend

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'Deeply missed and most fondly remembered' - deaths announced in M.E.N this week

Friends and family have paid tribute to loved ones lost in recent weeks

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Generations of kids found amazing worlds in Greater Manchester's maze of entries and alleyways

A world of 'secret passageways' once ran behind our terraced streets

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Manchester 'Beast' filed down his teeth so that he could kill again

Trevor Hardy's savage crimes caused widespread terror in Manchester

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Britain's last surviving 'milk bar' has outlet near Greater Manchester

Long before Costa and Starbucks there was the 'milk bars'

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Revolutionary battery powered locomotive moving to new home in Greater Manchester

The pioneering engine will be in operation after its move later this month

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The alleyways, ginnels and bomb sites that were once the playgrounds of Greater Manchester

26 photos of the places where children once played games and created their own imaginative worlds

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Lost chocolate bars we would love to devour one last time as Nestle axe sweet shop staple

With Nestle announcing plans to discontinue the Caramac, we look at what other sweet chocolate treats have disappeared

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Memory Lane - Taking you back to the 70's - on sale now

Revisit some of the highlights and nostalgic aspects of the iconic decade

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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

Rochelle Humes Rochelle Humes reveals last conversation with husband Marvin including warning ahead of I'm A Celebrity stint The This Morning presenter has been supporting her other half after the JLS star signed up to the 2023 run of the ITV reality show

BREAKING: Man rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Salford

Police are urging any witnesses to come forward

BBC Breakfast coverage interrupted after 'Salford studios evacuated'

One of the BBC buildings in MediaCity reportedly had to be evacuated

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

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

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

BREAKING: Man rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Salford

Police are urging any witnesses to come forward

Manchester United takeover news live Hojlund injury latest as Ten Hag and Varane relationship 'broken'

Manchester United takeover

Keep up to date with the latest Man Utd takeover, transfer and injury news along with all the build-up to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Everton at Goodison Park, which comes hot on the heels of the Toffees' points deduction penalty.

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