10 h. ago 'Majestic' hall 'straight out of a period drama' less than an hour from Manchester

The historic Lancashire house and museum features 17th-century furniture, renowned artworks and woodland walks, with free entry for under 17s

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34 h. ago Idyllic village frozen in time with ancient bridges just an hour from Manchester

This quaint village sits just six miles from Sheffield with cosy pubs, scenic walks and beautiful bridges over a babbling brook

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35 h. ago Free outdoor play area 1 hour from Manchester has mini tractors, treehouse and award

Dunvilles Farm in Nether Alderley near Macclesfield offers completely free outdoor play with a mud kitchen, mini tractors and award-winning coffee and food

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48 h. ago Police slap 48 hour dispersal order on Greater Manchester town plagued by 'constant' anti

Police say large groups of youths have been intimidating customers at Tesco and throwing eggs at cars

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58 h. ago Charming village with hidden gem attraction just one hour from Manchester

Often overlooked by tourists, this picturesque village keeps drawing people back with its shops, walks and historic canal tunnel.

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3 d. ago Health officials issue '48 hour' warning as cases of 'winter vomiting bug' surge

Norovirus cases are on the rise in England

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3 d. ago 'World's most beautiful city' is 'frozen in time' just 1 hour from Manchester

A study using the golden ratio formula found 83.7% of Chester's buildings met the criteria for the world's most beautiful city

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3 d. ago Abandoned village with ancient ruins and Jane Eyre link just an hour from Manchester

This picturesque abandoned village near Colne features 1,000-year-old bridges and ruins connected to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre

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3 d. ago Pretty hilltop village perfect for a day trip – just an hour away from Manchester

The tiny village has beautiful cobbled streets, a 13th-century church ruins, and is home to Sylvia Plath's grave.

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4 d. ago Frozen in time village where cars are banned just an hour from Manchester

The historic village near Colne features ancient ruins, 1,000-year-old bridges and a fascinating connection to one of literature's most famous novels

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5 d. ago Seaside village tourists miss on their way to the Lake District an hour from Manchester

The stunning village named one of the best coastal places to live in the UK

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5 d. ago Village less than 40 miles from Manchester home to 'best gastro pub in the country'

The idyllic village boasts stunning countryside views and is home to one of the country's top-rated pubs — and it's only an hour's drive from Manchester

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6 d. 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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7 d. ago I went on one of the best walks less than an hour from Manchester and was floored

Senior Social News Reporter Danielle Kate Wroe went on one of the best walks in the surrounding areas of Manchester, and was floored by the beauty she saw around her

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9 d. ago 'Amazing' family walk with hidden waterfall and kids park 1 hour from Manchester

The dog, pram and accessibility friendly parkland features a stunning lake and waterfall, a cafe and even a large playground for kids to burn off all their energy

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1 week ago The 3p an hour 'heat the human not the home' gadget helping to reduce energy bills

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis frequently emphasises the advantage of 'heating the person, not the entire house' as a strategy to reduce bills

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1 week ago 'Lovely' winter walk an hour from Manchester offers taste of the Alps in England

A winter walk that's ideal for people of all skill levels has been praised for its panoramic views and for offering visitors a taste of the dramatic and iconic Alps, right here in the north of England

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2 w. ago Man Utd rescue point at Leeds after Ruben Amorim’s disgusted reaction

LEEDS UNITED 1-1 MANCHESTER UNITED: Leeds and Man United exchanged goals around the hour mark after a flat first half which did little to help either team at Elland Road

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2 w. ago 'One of the best' family walks with stunning views and great cafe an hour away from Manchester

The walk features forestry, canals, waterfalls, farm animals, viaducts and industrial heritage, making it the perfect location for a walk with the entire family

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3 w. ago Quaint valley an hour from Manchester with ‘rugged beauty’, unspoilt landscapes

Discover this charming village in the Yorkshire Dales, home to the countries' highest pub and spectacular scenery perfect for a day trip in the countryside

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