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After 382,000 people packed Manchester Piccadilly last year, Network Rail issues urgent travel warning and strict crowd rules for the 2026 Christmas markets

Train passengers travelling to Manchester for the 2026 Christmas markets are being advised to ‘think in threes’ to manage ...
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TfGM warns Manchester passengers as route 114 loses Rochdale Road stop “until further notice” alongside overnight route 38 Salford diversions

Two Manchester bus routes have changes this week, including route 38 plus route 114, which will skip stops on Oldham Street ...
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Manchester Airport reveals new images of plans to expand Terminal 3 by over a third, adding 2,000sqm of space, extra natural light, and new shops for Ryanair flyers

The multimillion-pound project will increase the floorspace of the departure lounge in the terminal by about 2,000 square ...
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Manchester’s £1.5bn green district is getting a gold-medal RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, linking a 6.5-acre urban park directly to Piccadilly Station with a “green ...

The transformation of Manchester’s Mayfield district continues at pace following planning approval for the installation of a gold-medal-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden between Mayfield Park and ...
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Bee Network issues major travel alert as roadworks and parked cars force stop closures and diversions on routes 10, 20, and 67 across Salford and Manchester

One closure ends on Sunday, another runs until 15 November and a Victoria station detour lasts to 31 December, plus overnight ...
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For the first time, the Spanish Supercopa is heading to Istanbul, with teams such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona facing off in iconic stadiums – and you can join the ...

Four of Spain's biggest football teams will face off in the Spanish Supercopa in February 2027. Here's how to be first in ...
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Millions of UK workers and parents could be saving themselves hundreds of pounds – here are 5 overlooked tax breaks that are worth checking

Following the unveiling of the Autumn Budget, the tax credit connoisseurs at EmpowerRD have outlined 5 easy-to-miss tax ...
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Salford Firsts bronze horse sculpture in Bexley Square

Explore the Salford Firsts bronze horse in Bexley Square. This video reveals hidden carvings honoring Manchester's first ...
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Manchester to fall silent this weekend for Remembrance service at St Peter’s Square; full parade route, timings and city centre tram changes

Manchester will gather at the Cenotaph in St Peter’s Square on Sunday 8th November to honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community. The annual service is free to attend, and anyone ...
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The UK could be getting a direct ferry service to Iceland – and it would link a major British city with one of the most picturesque towns in the Fjords

Plans to create a new passenger and freight ferry service are currently in the pipeline - and it would directly link the UK ...
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From Stockport to the Northern Quarter: The team behind Michelin Bib Gourmand favourite Cantaloupe is launching a French bistro in the Northern Quarter this winter

The team behind Stockport's Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning Cantaloupe is opening Rasade, a new French restaurant in the ...
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The government is urging Brits to stock up on a whole load of emergency essentials as part of a new ‘Be Ready’ campaign that’s being rolled out across the UK

Households across the UK are being encouraged to take a series of small and simple steps to ensure they're as prepared as possible in case of emergency.