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Aldi 'threatens' Great British Bake Off with legal action amid caterpillar cake challenge

The supermarket has jokingly accused the show of violating Cuthbert's rights

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Little girl, 4, left fighting for life after catching chickenpox

"It’s horrendous, you never expect it to happen to you until it does."

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Fish and chips fans rush to book 'blinding' half price Harry Ramsden's afternoon tea for two at £19

A 'magical afternoon tea with a fish and chips twist' is promised

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'I tried the Cadbury treat that's returned after almost a decade - I'm so glad it's back this Christmas'

The festive favourites have made a comeback

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Santa Claus lands in Manchester as 20m Father Christmas wows shoppers

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Smyths Toys issues warning to parents buying Christmas presents this year

Christmas shopping could be disastrous for those who aren't aware

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'My postpartum psychosis made me think my mother-in-law was plotting against me'

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Charity, 35, initially she thought she was just 'a bit down', but soon became convinced she was starving her tiny babies - despite looking after the healthy trio

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'My six-year-old daughter is dying of dementia but we could end up homeless'

Hollie Self's daughter Phoebe has been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Sanfilippo syndrome

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Supermarket cheapest for these shopping essentials every week for the last nine months

The retailer has consistently been the cheapest in our comparison since the end of January

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'I've been made a VIP at my local Chinese takeaway after I made it go viral'

The Trafford takeaway is now struggling to cope with demand

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The luxurious Yorkshire lodges minutes from spectacular waterfalls featured in Hollywood blockbuster

Each lodge has its own tub at the site, which has its own farm shop, restaurant, play area and mini golf course

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18 amazing Christmas events taking place in Greater Manchester this year

Christmas in Manchester is already shaping up rather nicely with markets, fairs and plenty of light shows and switch-on events

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I loved the new £7.50 Coronation Street Experience - but soap fans deserve better than what I found at the Corrie café

Coronation Street

A new visitor centre is open seven days a week at Corrie's Manchester TV studios - but don't be expecting food worthy of Roy's Rolls at the public cafe

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I tried the Silentnight mattress topper that could save me loads on heating this winter - and costs nothing to use

No power is needed as the heat genie works without electricity

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Christmas events for families in Manchester and things to do with kids this festive season 2023

From magical light trails to Santa's grottos, this lot will get you in the festive spirit

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We went to Manchester's Lindt store to get the Pick and Mix Advent Calendars you can fill with your favourite Lindor truffles this Christmas

Christmas Shopping

We went to the Arndale store to pick our favourite flavours

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We went to the pub minutes from Manchester Christmas Markets where the burgers are out of this world - even the dog got a beer

Manchester Pubs

Our visit came as the owner of the pub chain teased Gordon Ramsay saying his burgers are better than the celebrity chef's

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Santa in the Sky big wheel experience launches at Winter Village an hour from Manchester this Christmas

A 'unique flight experience' is promised with Santa and his elves

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Manchester's hidden cinema showing festive films including Home Alone and Grinch this Christmas

The little-known cinema is showing classic Christmas films throughout December

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John Lewis customers rushing to spend £18 on 'most highly-anticipated release this year'

This is how you can get your hands on your very own Snapper the Venus flytrap from this year's John Lewis Christmas advert

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Giant animal lanterns will make Gulliver's World glow with Land of Lights festival this Christmas

There will be 12 'vivid Dreamworlds' for families to explore with dinosaurs, unicorns, elephants and more

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Santa's grottos and places to see Father Christmas in and around Greater Manchester this festive season 2023

From breakfast with Father Christmas to meeting him on board a steam train there are loads of places kids can meet the main man

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'We feared the worse - I was not supposed to get pregnant'

Hannah Hill always wanted to be a mum, but was told she wouldn't be able to conceive naturally

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Tesco launches FREE Santa's grotto in stores and has to pause online bookings because of demand

The supermarket has had to pause its online booking system because of demand for tickets

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

Mottram BREAKING: Attempted murder charge after man hurt David Timperley will appear in court today

I'm A Celebrity fans 'here for it' as they predict 'kick off' between two campmates during Home and Away challenge

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

It comes as the campmates - including two new arrivals Frankie Dettori and Tony Bellew - were divided into teams

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

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

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

Police are urging any witnesses to come forward