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I buy supermarket own brand products but there are 3 items I'll never swap

A shopper who loves supermarket own brands shares the three branded products she always buys instead of cheaper alternatives

Monday, Mar 2

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Coke and Pepsi drinkers race to buy £14 Ninja gadget that keeps drinks 'fizzy for hours'

"I’m a big fizzy water drinker so being able to keep it fizzy for such a long period is amazing. As the big bottles you buy in supermarkets go flat very quickly, this is a life saver for me."

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Two Manchester BrewDog sites to close with immediate effect including beer hotel site

A total of 38 bars will close with immediate effect leading to 484 redundancies

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Emirates issues update as Dubai Airport to operate ‘small number of flights’

The airline said it will operate a 'limited number of flights' on Monday evening

UK motorists warned to expect petrol prices to rise after war breaks out in Middle East

President of the AA suggested prices may increase to levels last seen at the start of 2026

What rights do passengers have if flights are cancelled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and UAE due to Middle East conflict

What the Civil Aviation Authority says on refunds and cancellations and the policies of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways

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Huge food hall within historic Manchester warehouse near Piccadilly to open this summer

Ducie Street will reopen this summer under a new guise with street food traders, bars, cinema and self-service beer wall

Greggs fans crown favourite snack as customers debate best menu items

Customers have have been debating their favourite items from the high street bakery chain and there's one particular snack on the menu that appears to be the most popular

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Craft brewing chain BrewDog closes all bars for day as it looks to complete sale

The craft beer giant has announced a temporary closure of all its UK locations to manage the sale

Cheapest places to get petrol and diesel across Greater Manchester this week

Check out our interactive widget to see where you can find the cheapest fuel this week, as of Monday, March 2

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'If you want to see your daughter grow up, you have to change'

A father-of-two from Ashton has shared how a harsh wake up call helped him transform his life

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'I got Pret A Manger's £10 Too Good To Go bag to see what all the fuss is about'

A man has shared what was inside his Too Good To Go bag from Pret A Manger - and has taste tested each item to see whether it's worth the time, effort and price to buy one

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I tried crisps from Lidl, M&S and more — two supermarket own-brands beat Kettle and Tyrrells

We tested supermarket own-brand salted crisps against premium brands Kettle and Tyrrells in a blind taste test with surprising results.

Sunday, Mar 1

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Why councils can splash millions on massive projects but say they have 'no choice but to raise taxes'

Councils face criticism for upping taxes every year whilst spending millions on massive infrastructure projects. But why?

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Etihad and Emirates airlines cancel flights as airspace closed - statements in full

Most flights to the region could remain grounded until Tuesday

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All the airlines cancelling flights after Iran strikes - full list

The UK Foreign Office is advising British citizens in Dubai, Bahrain and Kuwait to remain indoors in secure locations following retaliatory strikes across the Middle East

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I tried own-brand baked beans, olive oil and tablets — I'm never going back to branded

Switching to supermarket own-brand products has saved me money on my weekly shop

Saturday, Feb 28

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National Lottery Lotto results LIVE: Numbers for tonight's £10.2m draw - Saturday, February 28

Results checker for tonight's National Lottery lotto double rollover draw for Saturday, February 28

Everything you need to know about the weather this weekend in the UK

The transition from winter to spring is accelerating fast

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'I'm a billionaire – there’s a reason why my weekly supermarket shop is not normal'

Business tycoon José Elías says he spends a jaw-dropping amount per month on his supermarket shops, but insists he has a very good reason behind his spending habits

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B&M, Poundland and Home Bargains among more stores recalling toys over asbestos risk

More toys have been recalled by major UK retailers including B&M, Home Bargains, Poundland, Morrisons and The Entertainer as they may contain asbestos

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Food festival that's 'bigger than Glastonbury'

Attracting more than 500,000 visitors each year, Bolton food and drink has been described as 'one of the leading food and drink festivals in the UK and internationally'

AD FEATURE: Manchester’s ‘purposeful businesses’ celebrated and promoted in new online directory

Our Business GM aims to support jobs, promote fair opportunities, and put money back into the Greater Manchester economy

Friday, Feb 27

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Big spending Manchester council budget passed with 5 per cent council tax hike

“It’s our job to send up for this city. It’s our job to put residents ahead of party politics. That means delivering things they want to see"

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'I spend £100 a week at charity shops but same issue puts people off using them'

Jenna Ward, who spends around £100 weekly at charity shops, was left floored after going shopping recently. She said there's a key issue that's putting people off using them