8 h. ago Greater Manchester town 'rivals Berlin' with nightlife and independent shops

This Manchester satellite town has had lots of buzz about the place recently, and has been compared to hip European cities - it's even made a list of the must-see places across the UK for 2026

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16 h. ago Greater Manchester town set to be one of UK's ‘hottest property markets' in 2026

It is the only English area to make the list

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29 h. ago Bruno Fernandes transfer ruled out by cheeky FA Cup heroes hours after Man United star hacked

Macclesfield Town made a joke about the potential signing of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes following the two clubs' FA Cup fixtures

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32 h. ago The UK seaside town where young people are stuck living with parents

Young residents living in this area fear they will 'never be able to move out'

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33 h. ago Charming town with pubs and indie shops less than 1 hour's drive from Manchester

The charming town is less than an hour's drive from Manchester city centre and looks like it's come straight from the pages of a classic book, says journalist Jess Flaherty

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36 h. ago 'Buzzy' Greater Manchester town with unique attraction named one amongst top places to visit in the UK

The 'Manchester satellite town' has landed in the top places to visit for 2026

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55 h. ago The Yorkshire town with a bustling market and and the ‘friendliest people on Earth’

Coaches full of shoppers from as far as Liverpool and Scarborough visit this Yorkshire town for breakfast, banter and market

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3 d. ago Section of major route into Greater Manchester town to go one

The A666, Blackburn Road north of the town centre will be affected

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4 d. ago Town slapped with dispersal order ahead of FA Cup tie with Premier League side

Macclesfield will host Crystal Palace this weekend

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7 d. ago Closed pub in Greater Manchester town that is ‘rapidly decaying’ could soon make way for new homes

The pub closed-down at the end of last year, but now new plans have been tabled for the site

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8 d. ago Inside the 'abandoned' medical centre on sale in a Greater Manchester town

The medical centre has been vacant for some time and is now going to auction.

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8 d. ago The beautiful Peak District town where snow is pretty much guaranteed

This historic spa town is no stranger to the white stuff

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9 d. ago Urgent search for missing girl, 14, last seen in town centre as cops launch appeal

AN URGENT search has been launched for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen in a town centre as police appeal to the public for help. Greater Manchester Police said the teenager vanished in Stockport town centre and officers are now growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Police said the 14-year-old, named only as...

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1 week ago The town near Greater Manchester that's become 'downright dangerous'

Shoppers and business owners say the town has become a 'war zone'

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1 week ago First residents at town’s flagship regeneration scheme faced ‘intimidation, harassment and racism’ amid false asylum seeker claims

Despite the challenges facing Farnworth Green it has been hailed as a blueprint for town centre living in 'less fashionable' areas of Greater Manchester

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1 week ago Tiny town just 30 minutes from Manchester named England's best place to retire

The market town has been crowned England's top retirement spot, with affordable care costs, high life expectancy and stunning scenery on its doorstep

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1 week ago Peak District town with a rich history that's a haven for hikers

The town is a popular spot for those looking to explore the surrounding countryside

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1 week ago Merseyside town brought to a standstill after reports of man on roof overnight

Police and fire are understood to be in attendance

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1 week ago 'Picturesque' Yorkshire town 'everyone should visit' with hidden 'grand castle'

The Great British High Street Award winner is home to a medieval castleand is less than two hours from Greater Manchester

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2 w. ago Greater Manchester town named one of UK's biggest house price hotspots of 2025

Property values have 'surged' in this one part of the region

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