2 h. ago Stargazing in the UK named as world's best travel adventure to book in 2026

From multi-day endurance challenges to restorative retreats, National Geographic has revealed the top experiences to book for 2026.

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5 h. ago Manchester named among Tripadvisor's top destinations for 2026

It ranked higher than the likes of York, Glasgow and Bath

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7 h. ago Lovers and fighters: how Les Liaisons Dangereuses reveals the passions of Christopher Hampton

As the writer turns 80, his masterful adaptation of the French novel is being revived at the National Theatre. It highlights his lifelong interest in political power playI once dubbed Christopher Hampton, who celebrates his 80th birthday this month, “the quiet man of British theatre”. By that I meant that he was less prone to expressing his views in opinion pieces than contemporaries such as David Hare and David Edgar. The term also implied that his plays possessed a less idiosyncratic style than the work of, say, Harold Pinter or Tom Stoppard. But I suspect that Hampton’s regard for the classical virtues of objectivity, lucidity and irony means that his work will prove as durable as anyone’s.He is also, as I have seen, a man of considerable private passion. One incident in particular is branded on my memory. In November 1990 I was one of a group, including the director David Leveaux and set designer Bob Crowley, despatched by the British Council to Cairo to give a number of talks a...

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23 h. ago The overlooked winter sun destination with direct flights from Manchester named ‘one to watch’ for 2026

Travel association ABTA has named its top ten hidden gems for the year ahead

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39 h. ago Sex professor named six top tips for a better love life in 2026

A professor has gathered her top tips from teaching about sex for 15 years to help us all have a better time in the bedroom in 2026, including her science-based advice on the 'magic frequency'

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42 h. ago Manchester city centre road named UK's second most expensive street to rent in 2026

The average rent price is a staggering £12,500 per month

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44 h. ago Greater Manchester estate agents name five best areas to buy a house in 2026

Local property experts say these hotspots offer the best value for money, range of amenities and strong transport links

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57 h. ago Infectious disease expert names three viruses threatening mankind in 2026

He warned: “A new year might mean new viral threats."

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66 h. ago Popular fashion brand set to close 32 stores including in Manchester

The popular clothing store has been suffering

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66 h. ago High street retailer set to shut 32 stores including Scottish locations

A high street brand described as 'much loved' is to close 32 stores

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3 d. ago The plush Edinburgh streets named among UK's ‘most expensive’ to buy or rent in 2026

These are the most expensive streets to buy or rent outside of London in 2026

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3 d. ago Storm Goretti leaves tens of thousands of homes without power as Britain is struck by 100mph winds and heavy snowfall with MORE to come over weekend: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

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4 d. ago Home Bargains slashes £200 'clean beauty' set with eight items to £40

The retailer offers a range of beauty deals, including an offer on a branded skincare set

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4 d. ago Storm Goretti leaves 65,000 homes without power as 100mph winds and 'worst snow for a decade' hits Britain with people told 'do not travel' today: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

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4 d. ago Storm Goretti live updates: 65,000 homes are without power as 100mph winds batter the South West

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

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4 d. ago Storm Goretti live updates: Snowfall builds up in middle England as dramatic footage shows 100mph winds hitting Cornwall

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

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4 d. ago Storm Goretti live updates: Gales of 99mph have been recorded in Isles of Scilly as Cornwall leader says they are 'preparing for the worst' amid red weather warning

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

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4 d. ago What will the storm names be for 2026 as Storm Goretti strikes?

The most recent storm was named by Météo-France

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4 d. ago Cult Beauty's £45 new self care box worth £130 includes Sol de Janeiro and Grown Alchemist

The pampering set includes popular skincare products including a 'divine' cream hailed the 'best body moisturiser I have ever used' by one beauty fan

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5 d. ago Fears English villages could be cut off by Storm Goretti's heavy snow tonight after Scottish towns spent days in isolation: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.

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