3 h. ago 'I explored a village perched on a hill an hour from Manchester

It has beautiful cottages, a ruined church and even a village dungeon

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4 h. ago ‘I took a river cruise around Southeast Asia and found one part so moving’

Our writer took an unforgettable river journey through Laos where she was welcomed by locals, explored ancient caves, visited a pottery village and tried a local delicacy

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9 d. ago LIVE: Rush hour misery as railway lines blocked near Manchester

Northern and TransPennine Express services are affected

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9 d. ago LIVE passengers face rush hour delays as Manchester railway line blocked

Services between Victoria and Stalybridge are disrupted

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2 w. ago England's 'best beach' that is less than a two hour drive from Greater Manchester

It lands in the top ten list of Best UK Beaches on Tripadvisor

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3 w. ago The beautiful neighbourhood restaurant less than an hour from Manchester that's just earned a top accolade

'We’re thrilled to be part of something so special'

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3 w. ago The gorgeous beach with one of the UK’s best chippies an hour from Greater Manchester

With a Victorian pier, beach huts and a splash park, it's perfect for a day out during the Easter holidays

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4 w. ago The 'exquisite' secret beer garden loved by a top chef under an hour from Greater Manchester

It was featured in a list published by The Telegraph of the best pubs with secret gardens in the UK - as chosen by the country's top chefs

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