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People who work from home in the North West fitting in household chores, research reveals

Seven in ten (68%) who work from home in the North West admit they fit in household chores during the

Monday, Apr 29

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Everything you need to know about the 2024 Greater Manchester local elections

Local council elections across all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs as well as mayoral elections in Salford and Greater Manchester will

Saturday, Apr 27

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Mayoral Hustings: GMP misconduct against women should be a priority for the next mayor of Greater Manchester

A hustings event today, led by Project PEEL, gave a voice to some of the women who bravely came forward

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No longer heartbroken after running the Manchester marathon

A dental therapist completed the Manchester Marathon this month after training through heartbreak. Elle Forsure, 27, from Hertfordshire, started training

Friday, Apr 26

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Peter Kay’s curtain-raiser curtailed again as Co-op Live launch postponed for second time

After months of expectation, Co-op Live has again postponed its opening night after the dramatic resignation of its general manager.

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MAN v FAT: Bury welcomes weight loss wins through football fitness programme

MAN v Fat is a nationwide football league which invites men to lose weight through weekly football games. Their mission

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The Piano finalist shared how talent show appearance was ‘written in the stars’ ahead of new series

The Piano finalist Daniel Wilsher described how appearing on the C4 TV talent show helped him sing his own music for the first time.

We went off to see the Wizard! And what a wonderful Wizard he “wOZ”

Eighty-five years after one of the most popular films in the world was first released it has now been transformed

Thursday, Apr 25

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Unlock the secret of growing summer flowers this season: ultimate guide for beginners

Gardeners will always be proud of the plants they can plant in their gardens. With changing seasons, you are presented

The poker paradox: luck versus skill

Since its inception poker has been shrouded in an air of mystique, its allure stemming from the tantalising blend of

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Inner-city forests and budget balconies: inside the first-ever RHS Urban Gardening Show

Green-fingered Mancunians came together to celebrate the power of small spaces at the Royal Horticultural Society’s first ever Urban Gardening

Records galore as Marathon brings nearly £30 million to local business and Metrolink enjoys busiest Sunday ever

More than £29 million was spent across Greater Manchester as a result of last Sunday’s Manchester Marathon, in an incredible

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Doubling in UK tattoo studios ‘thanks to surge in DIY-tattooists and unscrupulous owners’ – but they’ve ‘run out of skin’

DIY-tattooists and ‘unscrupulous’ studio owners have been blamed for ‘doubling’ the number of UK inking parlours in a decade –

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Why is accessibility for the visually impaired important?

As a person with visual impairment, I have been attending different events in Manchester to assess how accessible they are

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Australia’s captain Will Skelton has his say on Joe Schmidt’s appointment as the country’s new head coach

Australia’s captain has had his say on Joe Schmidt becoming the country’s new head coach. Will Skelton is optimistic about

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Measles vaccine push for World Immunisation Week to combat low take-up rates in the North West

Parents in Greater Manchester are being urged to ensure their children’s vaccinations are up to date this week for World

Cheadle train station still in planning stages, according to council

Nearly two years on from securing funding, the long-awaited train station for Cheadle is still in its planning stages, the

Zouk launches new brunch sharing platters – a flavoursome feast for family and friends

Zouk Tea Bar has launched their new brunch sharing platters, featuring a mix of breakfast classics and spicy Indian inspired

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Cat charity urges owners to neuter pets this National Pet Month as vets bills soar

A Greater Manchester cat charity is urging pet owners to ‘take responsibility’ this National Pet Month following a surge in

Tuesday, Apr 23

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The rise of online gambling: A comprehensive overview

Online gambling has become so popular that current projections estimate an annual compound annual growth rate (CAGR) rise of 6%.

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WATCH: Spinningfields Makers Market is back for 2024

After a four-year absence, the monthly Makers Market event returns to Spinningfields Square and promises “something for everyone”. Manchester’s riverside

Monday, Apr 22

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Rent prices increased in every borough of Greater Manchester last month

Rent prices have increased in every borough of Greater Manchester last month with Wigan remaining the cheapest place to rent

Less than one percent of Greater Manchester police officers are black

Only 0.95% of police officers in Greater Manchester are black, despite a regional figure of around 5% of the population,

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Hangmen: The triumphant return of an instant classic

Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen returned to the city where it’s set this weekend and managed to retain the original style which

Man v. Food star heads to world- famous Bury Market to sample local delicacy

American actor and former Man v. Food presenter Adam Richman visited Bury Market in Greater Manchester to taste a traditional black pudding for his new show.

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WATCH: The Piano from Channel 4 is back with a celebration in Manchester Arndale

Channel 4 installed a giant seven-metre piano in Manchester Arndale on the weekend to celebrate the second series of its

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The Manchester street with the third highest rents outside of London

Deansgate is the fourth most expensive street to rent on outside of London, according to Rightmove. With an average rent

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The Piano: Traitors finalist shows off musical talent ahead of new season

Traitors finalist Jaz Singh showed off his musical talent in Manchester to celebrate the upcoming second season of Channel 4’s The Piano.

Growing up and moving on: How my dad’s abuse impacted my life

The relationship between our parents is the first we see as a child. It has the potential to set what

Friday, Apr 19

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‘Trust in the police needs to be higher’: Greater Manchester mayoral candidates discuss GMP

The Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates yesterday discussed how they would change Greater Manchester Police, if elected, at the mayoral hustings.