Family & Kids

The Greater Manchester school where kids are truanting more than anywhere else

Three schools in Salford had the worst truancy rates in the city-region

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Mums went on a 24-hour night out in Ibiza for £81 each - and were back in time for the school run

"It was just like going to London for a big night out - but we would have spent more money there without even leaving the UK"

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Cirque du Soleil to bring dazzling insect-inspired spectacle to Manchester’s AO Arena just in time for Easter

The insects are coming to town… quite literally

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"You just don't know who's at the door": The Greater Manchester suburb where parents are too scared to let their kids trick or treat

Some won't answer their door on Halloween either

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Alton Towers to permanently close down three popular rides next week

It is the last chance to enjoy the three rides before the theme park closes for the winter next week

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Halloween monsters take over the city centre with party parade featuring spooky puppets and giant skeleton

Frightful fun has taken over the city centre this weekend

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Trafford bonfires and firework displays taking place in 2023

Get the mittens, the wooly hats and the treacle toffees at the ready, Bonfire Night is here

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Supermarket 'most expensive' for basket of essentials after all others drop price of shopping staple

It's knocked Morrisons off the bottom spot after five consecutive weeks

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We ate at the new Five Guys in Bolton and what we got was obscene

The American diner has been packed out since opening its doors at Middlebrook

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We took the East Lancashire Railway Haloween ghost train to scare the kids... me and my wife lost our minds

The steam railway hosts a spookily interactive experience this weekend

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Salford bonfires and firework displays taking place in 2023

The bonfire and fireworks displays happening in Salford this year

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Manchester and city centre bonfires and firework displays taking place in 2023

Here's a list of confirmed firework displays and funfairs taking place in Manchester and the city centre this Bonfire Night

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The zoo with a magical Gruffalo Land 90 minutes from Manchester

It boasts a magical deep dark wood that's home to the Gruffalo as well as a huge zoo

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Greater Manchester Bonfire Night 2023 firework displays and events

All the confirmed firework displays and bonfire night events taking place near Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Salford, Stockport, Rochdale, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan in 2023

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We swapped McDonald's for Aldi's chicken and burger dupes, there's only one thing we'd eat again

The packaging looks like McDonald's, but we all know looks can be deceiving

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Manchester's biggest ice rink opens for Halloween and will stay until the New Year

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The popular Skate Manchester rink is back at Cathedral Gardens

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The forest near Greater Manchester that's 'perfect for an autumn walk' this weekend

It's the place to go if you're after stunning autumn scenery

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Five Guys lands at Middlebrook Bolton as American diner chain expands

It's the 15th north west restaurant for the much-loved burger brand

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We tried M&S and Aldi Halloween caterpillar cakes to see how Monster Cuthbert and Yummy Mummy Colin compare

It's not the first showdown between Cuthbert and Colin

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Review: The Smeds and the Smoos at The Lowry is perfect half-term fun for the Julia and Axel masses

The Lowry Theatre and Arts Centre

The heartwarming story of inter-Alien friendship is just what you need to brighten your half term holiday

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16 inflatable monsters have taken over Manchester this half term - here's where to find them

Here's where to find the inflatable monsters plus dates and timings for the monster music festival and procession this weekend

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The ghost train in Greater Manchester kids will love this October half term

Hop on board East Lancashire Railway's ghost train this Halloween

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First look at GIANT inflatable monsters taking over the city ahead of Halloween

This year there's 16 monsters to find across the city centre

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Win an overnight stay for five in Alton Towers Resort's fairy-tale Woodland Lodge PLUS theme park and water park tickets!

Scarily good prize includes a one-night stay for five in one of Alton Towers Resort's fairy-tale Woodland Lodges - where you can enjoy a full English breakfast buffet, incredible evening entertainment plus 9-hole round of Extraordinary Golf - plus theme park and water park 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

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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

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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