10 h. ago ‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks

From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Tromsø, our tipsters choose their favourite cities • Tell us about a great trip you’ve had since hitting 60 – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSibiu, the former capital of Transylvania, proved a wonderful place to visit. The city’s old town is on a hill, with every other building in the three main squares and the sidestreets seemingly a historic monument, dominated by the medieval Lutheran cathedral of Saint Mary. The characteristic design of attic windows makes it clear why Sibiu is called “the town of a thousand eyes”, and the Teutsch Haus provides a brilliant history of the region and the Transylvanian Saxons. The old town is crammed full of restaurants and cafes, and down by the river there is a local market with giant aubergines, tomatoes and peppers. For an evening glass, Wine Not has a vast selection of Romanian (and Moldovan) wines, and a black cat to talk to.Barbara Forbes Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Jose Mourinho's true colours revealed as defender opens up about ex

Ex-Premier League centre-back Joleon Lescott has shed some light on what former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is really like after he returned to England in the Champions League with Benfica

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56 h. ago Police called over man 'lashing out with broken bottle' in Manchester city centre

GMP said enquiries were continuing

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3 d. ago Racist woman says she's 'highly embarrassed' by what happened in Manchester city centre

Chloe Whelan's behaviour was described by a judge as 'vile'

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3 d. ago Police search for missing man last seen at Greater Manchester shopping centre

He was last seen at inside the shopping centre in Leigh

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4 d. ago Man, 38, found dead in Greater Manchester town centre car park

Officers are appealing for information

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4 d. ago Lost garden was a sanctuary of peace in Manchester city centre

The leafy green space with mature trees, shrubs and flowers were ripped up in the 1990s

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5 d. ago 'I visited the city near Manchester that puts one part of our centre to shame'

I’m not trying to shame Piccadilly Gardens but, let’s be honest, it’s hardly serving its purpose these days

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6 d. ago Man Utd and Liverpool set for £65m transfer collision as duo eye Premier League star

Manchester United are long-time admirers of Jarrad Branthwaite, the Everton centre-back, but Liverpool too like the look of the 23 year-old left-footed centre-back who their Merseyside rivals won't let go for cheap

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6 d. ago Inside the world's 'most unique city' you have to be invited to visit

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6 d. ago King Charles to meet Pope Leo during Vatican City state visit

Charles and Camilla met with Pope Francis just 12 days before his death

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6 d. ago 'I don't trust this government with anything, never mind my personal data'

The M.E.N asked people in Manchester city centre what they think of the government's digital ID scheme

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6 d. ago Opening dates revealed as Disney Store comes to Trafford Centre and Manchester Exchange

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7 d. ago Pep Guardiola's true colours revealed after 'not normal' Man City decision

Former Manchester City centre-half Joleon Lescott has opened up about what Pep Guardiola is really like, whilst pointing out the Spaniard's adaptations during last week's Arsenal clash

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7 d. ago Hundreds of free pints of the new cask Boddingtons will be given away in Manchester city centre this week

The 'true Manchester icon' is currently having a big resurgence

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7 d. ago I visited a European city with a gorgeous amphitheatre better than Rome

One city in Croatia is becoming quite the social media hub and its easy to see why.

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7 d. ago Lucy Powell: Labour must grab ‘political microphone’ back from Nigel Farage

The Manchester Central MP made her pitch just days before party delegates and activists gather in Liverpool for their annual conference.

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8 d. ago 'I live in Wales and it's home to the most elite city in UK'

A man has explained why he loves living in Wales so much, and he adores one particular city. He believes it's truly the best city to visit in the whole of the UK for a special reason

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8 d. ago The historic northern city where over 50 buildings are free to visit this weekend

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some incredible buildings and venues for free

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8 d. ago 10 of Greater Manchester's best pubs added to CAMRA's Good Beer Guide

Pubs, bars and social clubs across Stockport, Rochdale, Trafford and Manchester city centre have all been added to the 2026 guide

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