2 h. ago The magical Peak District walk that's like stepping into a fairytale named one of UK's best

AllTrails' walk features a a breathtaking, 18-metre chasm caused by a giant landslip that occurred thousands of years ago

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46 h. ago Stunning 15th century Scottish castle with magical grotto perfect for a festive winter walk

VisitScotland has named the estate one of the country’s best winter walks, praising its beautiful grounds and excellent winter routes

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56 h. ago Worried about winter? 10 ways to thrive – from socialising to Sad lamps to celebrating the new year in April

The temptation is to sit at home and hibernate, but beating the winter blues can be done. Here’s how to embrace the coldest and arguably most beautiful seasonStephanie Fitzgerald, a chartered clinical psychologist, used to dread winter. Like many, she coped by keeping busy at work and hibernating at home, waiting for the cold, dark days to be over. But this approach wasn’t making her happy. So she sought out the science that would help her embrace the winter months, rather than try to escape them. In her resulting book, The Gifts of Winter, she writes: “I fell deeply in love with winter It is a captivating and truly gorgeous season.”How did she change her mindset – and can the 42% of us who say summer is our favourite season learn to love winter too? Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Will Greater Manchester hospitals cope as resident doctor walkouts begin amid flu?

What to know Greater Manchester hospitals as they battle flu on the eve of doctors strikes

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67 h. ago Five UK millionaires walk among us as National Lottery appeals for winners ahead of Christmas

There are several big prizes waiting to be claimed

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4 d. ago Europe's 'most beautiful' Christmas market hidden in snowy gorge with £8 tickets and £4 wine

This beautiful Christmas market has been dubbed one of the "most beautiful" in Europe thanks to its picturesque backdrop and winter atmosphere as travellers are left "in tears" at sight of it

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5 d. ago Eight beautiful winter walks in Greater Manchester for crisp, cold days

From short canalside strolls to proper winter climbs, there's plenty of winter walking inspiration around Greater Manchester

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6 d. ago The legendary Manchester curry house we're all guilty of walking past

Only one Manchester restaurant made the UK’s top 50 Asian eateries - so we headed to Rajdoot to discover whether its old-school charm and Himalayan dishes truly earn the hype.

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6 d. ago Garden plants to avoid pruning in December or risk no spring blooms

Gardening expert shares which popular spring-flowering shrubs you should avoid pruning in winter to ensure beautiful blooms next year

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7 d. ago The North West winter walk ending with a cosy pub that’s among Britain’s ‘finest’

Lace up your walking boots and venture out on this country walk, ending in a cosy pub

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8 d. ago The top 12 winter baby boy names that evoke feelings of icy lochs and snow

WINTER is well upon us, with crisp mornings, cold fingers and frost-encrusted foliage - and soon-to-be parents everywhere are looking for the perfect name for their little one. Casinos comparator Pablo Casino gathered a list of unique monikers and used the latest data from the National Records of Scotland to discover the top 12 Scottish winter baby...

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9 d. ago The stunning woodland walk near Greater Manchester with dramatic views and a tearoom

With impressive views over the Cheshire plain towards Manchester and to hills of the Peak District, this historic spot has caves to explore, legend to discover, and a beautiful café to visit

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9 d. ago I transformed my hallway with a £4 buy from B&M – people say it looks ‘beautiful’ & it insulates the room in winter too

A SAVVY woman has revealed how she transformed her hallway using bargain buys from B&M and TikTok Shop. Not only does Georgie’s home now look fabulous, but her hack even insulates the room in colder months too. Posting on social media, a homeowner and bride-to-be who is currently saving money for her 2026 wedding, explained...

Economics

1 week ago Dunelm's £35 'beautiful' electric throw 'works like a dream' for winter

Electric throws are the stylish answer to keeping cosy on the couch

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1 week ago Dunelm shoppers snapping up 'beautiful but warm' Christmas bedding set for £4

"Beautiful bedding, it will definitely keep me warm in the winter nights."

Economics

1 week ago The surprising North Wales walk named the UK’s most Christmassy

Researchers have named the best walks to do over the festive period

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2 w. ago The Greater Manchester park with a hidden waterfall perfect for a wintry walk

Get outside and take in the fresh air at this beautiful country park

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2 w. ago Next's £10 cardigan in three 'beautiful' colours is perfect for winter layering

"Excellent value for money and I needed classics to go under my jackets or just casual for shopping"

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2 w. ago 'We walked into Night and Day with a CD of demos and said, can we have a gig please?'

Marking a decade of their landmark album, the band return to the city where it all began. Jeremy Pritchard speaks to Beth Abbit about Salford, taking risks and why Manchester’s music scene welcomed them from the start.

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2 w. ago Seven 'Big Six' stars at risk of Premier League suspension with Arsenal and Man Utd in danger

A number of Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City players are walking a tightrope with regards to suspension after each picking up four yellow cards this season

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