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'I watched Take That Circus tour in 2009 and now in 2026 - this is what you need to know'
Take That
It was a VERY special return from Take That last night, bringing The Circus back to life for the first time in 17 years. Our reporter was there in 2009 and 2026 and delivers her verdict on the key moments and big changes.
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After five years away, Deansgate has 12 purr-fect new residents
Manchester City Centre
Cat Cafe Manchester is BACK and it's already winning the hearts of the city
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P.Louise announces 'biggest deal in Boots history' - full list of UK stores stocking brand
Boots
P.Louise founder Paige has called it a "pinch me" moment as her make-up brand will head to Boots stores across the UK and Ireland later this month in an historic deal. We have the full list of 36 Boots stores stocking the brand.
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Christmas musical spectacular with Michael Ball announced for Manchester city centre
AO Arena
It's billed as a "feelgood festive extravaganza" and will feature some of the biggest names in musical theatre including Michael Ball and Keala Settle, hosted by Aled Jones
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Abandoned dogs found in squalid property find loving new homes
RSPCA
The RSPCA rescued hundreds of dogs from the squalid property
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From rag puddings to Rolexes - Oldham's new £40m market hall is remarkable
Oldham
Inside the bustling new £40m Oldham market - and what traders who've been at the former Tommyfield Market for 40 years make of their shiny new setting
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Stockport named one of the best pub towns in England
Stockport
It boasts plenty of pubs - and it's now been named in a national top ten
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A pint of Boddies with JW Lees brewery boss after record year in Manchester
Middleton
Manchester's oldest brewery is having a mega year - including bringing Boddingtons back to the cask to feverish demand from drinkers. We join JW Lees' boss for a pint at the hsitoric Greengate site with its own quirky pub inside
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Famed Chorlton deli Barbakan opens second site after Cheshire town pleas
Wilmslow
It's been a fixture of Chorlton life for 65 years, and now Wilmslow gets to enjoy the bagels, buns and bread of Barbakan
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Manchester Day 2026 date and theme confirmed for big return with free parade
Manchester Day
The big free celebration will return with a parade through the city centre's streets - and it will take place on a Sunday for the first time this year.
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Manchester 'nostalgia cave' pub named among UK's best new bars
Manchester Bars
Four Manchester bars have been included in the nominations, including a quirky three storey "hybrid" pub bar in the Northern Quarter that has "nostalgia running through it".
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The European country named world's 'happiest' place to live for ninth year running
Europe
The UK has ranked as the 29th happiest place to live in the world this year
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The story behind Manchester's stunning new 'Hope for Cheetham' mural
Cheetham Hill
'I hope it brings a sense of optimism to the area'
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Star of hit BBC show praises Prestwich chippie as 'the best' - and gets surprise offer
Prestwich
Pearce Quigley is currently starring in BBC's Small Prophets
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Meet 10 adorable dogs searching for their forever home in Greater Manchester
Animals
These loveable pooches are looking for a place to call home
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Popular 10-stone dog 'size of small polar bear' finds forever home after receiving 'hundreds' of applications
Animals
His previous owners could 'no longer give him the attention he deserved'.
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Rare 'bonkers' bird spotted and photographed in UK after disappearing 600 years ago
Animals
The bird was spotted on the border of England and Wales last week
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Ten adorable puppies pictured as first new litter of guide dogs born in 2026
Happy news
Guide Dogs welcomed six boys and four girls as the first litter of 2026 has been born in Worcestershire
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National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals 2026 - all the shows set to feature including Paddington and Wicked
AO Arena
For the thousands heading along on Monday, there are a plethora of musical treats to look forward to, with big star names too
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'I went to Aladdin's Cave charity shop warehouse with furniture bargains galore'
Charity Shops
It's full of furniture bargains, as well as old records, TVs and objet d'art
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Adorable kittens dumped in plastic bags nine months ago STILL need a home
Animals
Bobble, Bucket and Bowler are bonded siblings and are looking to be rehomed together
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Knowsley Safari celebrates birth of adorable baby rhino marking ‘important conservation milestone’
Knowsley Safari Park
The baby rhino was born in November last year
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Chester Zoo has an adorable ‘special arrival’ and it's a rare glimpse at one of the world's rarest species
Chester Zoo
The baby was the size of a jellybean when it was born
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The Netflix Run Away locations you can visit in real life - including spots in Greater Manchester
Netflix
If you've finished binge-watching the new hit Netflix series, you could get out in the fresh air and visit some of the glorious locations it features too
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