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Anderson, Livramento, Rodri, Vitor Reis and more - City questions answered
3+ week, 1+ day ago (432+ words) This week's Q&A takes a look at Manchester City's plans for the summer transfer window with the transformation of the squad set to continue. Manchester City looked to have put the disappointment of their 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest behind…...
I visited the American city with delicious soul food and deep music history
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1236+ words) A city steeped in country music history In Greek mythology, the goddess Athena was chosen by the people of Athens as their patron after she showed them how fruitful her olive tree would be for them. She was in a…...
Spring walk up Rivington ended at hidden beer garden and left us on a high
1+ week, 6+ day ago (904+ words) The iconic Pike Tower can be seen from miles around(Image: Manchester Family / MEN) There's nothing better than heading out for a walk when the sun is shining and Greater Manchester offers some remarkable spots. One that's particularly popular with…...
We stayed in an old village school, it's a top class escape from Manchester
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1029+ words) This cottage 'in the middle of nowhere' is the perfect place to slow down I'm quite embarrassed by how poorly travelled I am in Wales. Apart from a few lovely family trips to Caernarfon, or the less-lovely stags I've headed…...
Inside Denton food hall with 'possibly the best line-up ever"
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (658+ words) Hatters Food and Drink Hall will open in Denton this Friday The owners of a new food hall opening in Denton this Bank Holiday weekend believe they have the 'best line-up ever'. The two-floor hall has a performance stage, a…...
The Pogues lead line-up of exciting live shows in Manchester
3+ week, 1+ day ago (641+ words) Icons Alison Moyet, Lily Allen and Hi-Fi will also perform, as well as emerging artists at Neighbourhood Festival The music scene in Manchester is the gift that keeps on giving with a host of popular acts - old and new - set…...
I travelled all the way to Liverpool to have the best bath of my life
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (915+ words) It cost me "40, and was worth every penny In a world where life is stressful and so fast-paced that you barely have time to stand still, a bath offers a little slice of peace and tranquillity. I grew up in…...
Bright minds meet bold futures at this Manchester high school
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) Committed to empowering young women, Manchester High School for Girls Sixth Form (MHSG) is an ideal next step for teenagers aged 16-17, combining academic ambition with care and opportunity. Building on a distinguished heritage of educating girls since 1874, the sixth form…...
The storm brewing in the heart of Didsbury
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1770+ words) Queues outside La Chouquette bakery in Didsbury (Image: Manchester Evening News) From first glance at its high street, Didsbury village's cafe culture is alive and well. On an unseasonably warm Wednesday lunchtime, the sun pours down on customers as they…...
The town that turned its back on a fast food giant
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (1072+ words) CGI of how the new Molesworth Street McDonalds in Rochdale could look(Image: McDonalds/Lichfields) There are more than 60 McDonald's restaurants across Greater Manchester. The gigantic US chain has become as synonymous with the British high street as butchers, bakers,…...