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Manchester Family

We know Manchester families are unique so we want to help them to have the best times with their babies and children. Baby events, things to do with your toddler as well as news and advice that can help mums and dads are all contained below. Our Manchester Family correspondent is Emma Gill - why not e-mail her on emma.gill@trinitymirror.com to share your news?

Things to do this half term with the children in Manchester

Opening date revealed for Nike's new Manchester Arndale store
Manchester Arndale
It's good news for Christmas shoppers
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McDonald's Paddington plush toys being sold on eBay just hours after arriving inside Happy Meals
McDonald's
Sellers have seen an opportunity to make some money from the children's toys
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McDonald's has put Paddington plush toys inside Happy Meals and families have fallen in love with them
McDonald's
There are 10 cute toys to collect as well as two Paddington books
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'A symphony of flavours that danced harmoniously on my palate': Customer's hilarious, five-star review of 'bangin' kebab
Leigh
The meal left him 'utterly amazed and craving for more'
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Supermarket launches matching family Christmas pyjamas from £3.74 a pair
Shopping
The sets will be available in stores at the budget price this week
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Manchester's Christmas Drive-In cinema returns with classics Elf and Home Alone
Christmas
Expect festive classics, karaoke and hot cholate served by Santa's elves
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Inside the illuminated animal trail that's taken over Knowsley Safari this Christmas
Christmas
The festive event features light-up animals such as giraffes, penguins, zebras and polar bears
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I tried the Cadbury treat that's a hit this Christmas, but there's one thing that might disappoint fans
Shopping
It's filled with 25 chunks of the creamy chocolate we all know and love
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Rhian Sugden shares 'exciting news’ after eight rounds of gruelling IVF treatment
Celebrity Big Brother
The former model has been going through IVF treatments for over six years to have a child with her Corrie star husband
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"I took my kids to the new Trafford Centre Santa's grotto and there was a big change this year"
The Trafford Centre
Visitors can expect a much more traditional Grotto experience for 2023 - but with a much higher price tag is it worth it?
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Christmas pantomimes and shows in and around Manchester in 2023
Christmas
Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and Aladdin are among the family favourites on the big stage this year
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Supermarket 'most expensive' for shopping essentials now even dearer after hiking cost of staple
Shopping
It's been the most expensive in our shopping comparison for four consecutive weeks
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'I cooked a turkey in the slow cooker - and learned a valuable lesson for Christmas'
Food & Drink
Can the slow cooker provide the ultimate fuss-free way to cook a festive turkey? Only one way to find out...
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First look at Chester Zoo's new Lanterns and Light trail as 'biggest and brightest' event opens for Christmas 2023
Christmas
New additions include a 15m-long 3D mammoth hologram, illuminated dolphins and more
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Supermarket launches matching family Christmas jumpers and there's 25% off
Shopping
Savvy shoppers are rushing to but the festive sweaters before they sell out
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M&S has 'done it again' with 'super cute' chocolate village that lights up and plays music
Marks & Spencer
Shoppers have been snapping up the festive gift for Christmas
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We tasted pigs in blankets from every supermarket, this banger beat them all
Shopping
We tried the Christmas staple from seven different supermarkets
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Huge new LEGO store opens in Trafford Centre with mini play areas
The Trafford Centre
It boasts LEGO exclusives and mini play areas for young and old
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'What a joke!': Parents outraged by £45 tickets for kids' Christmas experience at farm
Manchester Family
Families have hit out at the 'ridiculous' prices, but bosses say there's much more to the experience than people realise
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Trafford's Primark opening Grinch-themed cafe for Christmas
Manchester Family
The menu will feature the likes of Cindy Lou Who Waffles and a Grinchmas Shake made with mint ice cream
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First look at spectacular Glow light trail as it opens at RHS Bridgewater
Christmas
The magical light trail features some new additions this year
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Illuminated displays honouring Lionesses and more to light up Wigan park later this month
Wigan
Visitors can follow a mesmerising light trail through the park - and it's completely free
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We tried everything on the Starbucks Christmas menu - these are the ones we'll be going back for
Christmas
There are some old festive favourites as well as some new additions to this year's 'holiday menu'
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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'
Shopping
The festive favourites have made a comeback
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