4 d. ago Makeover of major historic area behind iconic town hall completed

The area has been under redevelopment for months

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5 d. ago Manchester Cathedral to be transformed for immersive light show in 'UK first'

The spectacular experience will be set to a soundtrack of Manchester anthems

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5 d. ago Pretty UK market town transforms into magical Christmas market in stunning location

A historic town in Devon hosts a traditional Christmas market in December and there's nothing like it.

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5 d. ago Rooftop bar and hotel at historic building will create a 'prominent new part of town'

The four star facility could feature 158-bedrooms with a roof-top pavilion, sky-bar, gymnasium, and reception area

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6 d. ago 'At risk' historic structure see key seaside town road closing for five weeks

Urgent repairs costing around £800,000 need to be made to Grade II listed feature that was officially opened in 1932

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8 d. ago Beautiful UK market town has traditional pubs, independent shops and historic castle

The charming market town in Leicestershire, England, is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a wealth of independent boutiques, spas and eateries

Economics

8 d. ago An Arizona town is dreading plans to turn its prison into an ICE facility: ‘It’s morally objectionable’

In Marana, residents crowded into a town hall recently to learn the fate of a building that’s been closed for two yearsIn an Arizona town where farmers have long wrested a living off the arid land, reports that a former prison complex may be turned into an immigration detention center have sparked a fierce backlash, with residents seeing the potential transition as the latest undesirable symbol of the Trump administration’s massive escalation of immigration enforcement.The facility in Marana, a town of about 63,700 people located north of Tucson, sprawls across a flat expanse of desert studded with scrubby bushes and hardy trees. It was shuttered almost two years ago, and the Management and Training Corporation, the private company that owns it, informed the town manager of company plans to operate a detention center in the prison. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago The seven new neighbourhoods proposed in Strangeways masterplan

The site of HMP Manchester 'offers a truly transformational opportunity to create a new city quarter'

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1 week ago Brits flock to Bonfire Night celebrations across the country

In Lewes, Sussex, torch bearers in historic garb paraded through the town centre in one of the UK's largest and most famous Bonfire Night celebrations.

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1 week ago A food and drink festival transformed a Greater Manchester town

The hugely successful event started ten years ago and is now receiving international recognition

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1 week ago This Grand Central London Building Was Once An Old Banking Hall — Now It's A Gorgeous Bookshop With A Secret Bar Tucked Inside

This Grand Central London Building Was Once An Old Banking Hall — Now It's A Gorgeous Bookshop With A Secret Bar Tucked Inside  Secret London

Economics

1 week ago The major challenges facing rotting buildings that once stood proud in Welsh town

The council is exploring the powers it has and constraints it faces in bringing buildings like Theatre Royal, Miners Hall, and old General Hospital back into use

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1 week ago When transformation of former swimming baths site into apartment block will be completed

The scheme was given full planning approval last year

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1 week ago When site of swimming baths site demolished in 2020 will finally become apartments

The scheme was given full planning approval last year

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1 week ago Northern town few hours from Manchester is 'trapped in time' and has 'insane' chippy

The town has an array of retro shops, historic transport options, Georgian gardens and plenty more to explore but its fish and chips have been hailed as the "best ever"

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1 week ago Old religious convent in Greater Manchester town could be transformed into apartment complex

The convent is no longer needed by the religious order

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1 week ago Stockport to welcome new Asian supermarket in town's historic quarter

Owners have said the new shop will sell a wide range of Asian products, including ingredients and products from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia

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1 week ago The simple change that's transforming lives across Greater Manchester

Across the UK, travel on concessionary bus passes is typically limited to after 9.30am on weekdays

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2 w. ago Man Utd icon who went viral even has fellow club legends fooled with unrecognisable look

One Manchester United great has undergone such a drastic transformation from his playing days that his fellow club icons haven't been able to recognise him

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2 w. ago The historic Yorkshire town with a riverside walk and castle with amazing autumn views

Enjoy a walk beside the water, visit cosy cafes and discover a mysterious cave

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