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Manchester Lego opportunityplaceholder image

If you love Lego this might be your dream job

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their businessplaceholder image

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

Stuck for that special soundtrack this Valentine's Day 2025? Then perhaps some of AI's suggestions might help set the mood?placeholder image

What 15 songs does AI consider the most romantic for Valentine’s Day?

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The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

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How to fund your side hustle - top ways to finance a passion project

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scropeplaceholder image

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Gareth chose a mushroom pasta dish for one of his four mealsplaceholder image

I've just ordered four meal kits for £3 and I can't wait to try them

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Review: I tried the 3.5L Cosori Air Fryer

The festive season approaches ever nearer this year, so to take some of the stress out of your holiday season, here's 17 events around the North West ahead of Christmas 2024.placeholder image

17 festive events taking place in the North West before Christmas 2024

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on averageplaceholder image

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

The Plant MCR and Clean Cities event centred around the Chinatown car park. placeholder image

Manchester's growing problem and the people trying to fix it

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Huntplaceholder image

The best books children should read before they turn four

Beetlejuice themed Halloween decorations like this door cover are all the rage this yearplaceholder image

How I'm giving my Halloween a Beetlejuice theme this year

The new Copper Bar at Band on the Wall.placeholder image

'Real statement' - The past, present and future of Manc institution

A poll of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged 0 to 16, found 51 per cent have identical or similar lunches on weekdaysplaceholder image

Parents and kids stuck in a lunchtime rut eating the same meals daily

A tuna pasta bake was a doddle to make, and cost just a few quidplaceholder image

I used a free magazine subscription to make the perfect meal

Curzon Ashton fans at the Tameside Stadium placeholder image

'We want to be more than just a football club for this town'

A Draft Vision For Oldham Town Centre. Provided by Museplaceholder image

Oldham revamp to 'reflect heritage as thriving northern town' 

Research, from eco-friendly toilet paper brand, Who Gives A Crap, found that the bathroom is a hotbed of ideas. placeholder image

Bathroom revealed as a hotspot for creativity

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We pick out Euro decorations, merch and clothing ahead England v Spain

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30% of Brits would back defaulted plant-based menu in NHS hospitals

The ‘Toast Rack' got its name due to its interesting and distinctive structure. While some have praised the "memorable" building, it has still found its way onto a map of the UK's ugliest buildings.placeholder image

'Landmark': Your memories of iconic and divisive Manchester building

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Friedrich Engels' life in Manchester amid furore over £2.5m penthouse

Father's Day experience for 2024placeholder image

Father's Day: Memorable experience gifts starting at just £25

Dads just love cooking up a treat on a barbecueplaceholder image

We pick out the best Father's Day gifts for dads who love to barbecue

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The ultimate Father’s day gift guide 2024

A new plan has been unveiled for Urmston town centreplaceholder image

The town that will be 'future proofed' as new plan is unveiled

An artists impression of the new square in Stretfordplaceholder image

Campaign launched to name new Greater Manchester square

A statue of Alan Turing sits in Sackville Park in Manchester's Gay Villageplaceholder image

Manchester’s fitting tribute to Alan Turing- an adopted Mancunian

Calls are being made to extend the Metrolink as far as Rossendaleplaceholder image

Fresh calls for Metrolink to be extended to all the way to East Lancs

Ukrainian film director Alyona Kaporina shooting her documentary The Rising Sun. placeholder image

I fled the war in Ukraine and now I’m an award-winning film director

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Greater Manchester town of culture 2024 named

Musician Nick Cave of the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds perform onstage during day 3 of the 2013 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festivalplaceholder image

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds announce Manchester AO Arena date

Noel Gallagher with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. placeholder image

Noel confirms City will have an Oasis kit - and the ideas are endless

Swinton precinct is to host Not Quite Light arts festival on 15-17 March. Credit: Not Quite Lightplaceholder image

The overlooked town that will be the subject of new festival

Reporter Emma Higgins tries out pottery. placeholder image

I tried pottery at new hobby house and found a brilliant community

You could push the chocolates to one side and try something a little different. placeholder image

10 quirky date ideas for Valentine's Day with difference in Manchester

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Top Manchester tourist attractions to add to your 2024 bucket-list

The Champagne will likely be flowing across Manchester on December 31 placeholder image

11 New Year's Eve ideas from family events to luxury balls

Castlefield Viaduct is a leafy walk above Manchester placeholder image

We try out peaceful Manchester walk which is hidden in plain sight

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