53 h. ago Police take to Bee Network buses to see what you're doing behind the wheel

Greater Manchester Police patrolled Bolton's rush hour in their experimental method's latest instalment

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63 h. ago 'Fairy bridge' next to charming village is less than an hour's drive from Manchester

The 17th-century "fairy bridge" has a sweet folklore attached to it; plus, it's right by a stunning village that's perfect for a day trip.

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3 d. ago Pub walk with views that 'look like Switzerland' just over 1 hour from Manchester

A Yorkshire couple shared their favourite route around Derwent Dam and Howden Reservoirs with breathtaking scenery

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4 d. ago 'Magical' nature reserve an hour from Manchester declared 'wonder of the world'

The first of its kind nature reserve has been declared a '2026 Wonder of the World' and it's ideal for a day out surrounded by nature and wildlife.

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5 d. ago 'Beautiful' walk 1 hour from Manchester is 'straight from Lord of the Rings'

A walk in the Peak District just one hour from Manchester is so pretty it looks like it's come straight from Lord of the Rings - and it's perfect for beginners and families

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5 d. ago Beautiful manor with haunting history of 'witches' less than an hour from Manchester

It was first built nearly 700 years ago and has interesting ties to a real-life witch hunt

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6 d. ago Unique harbourside village with stunning marina only an hour’s drive from Manchester

This one-of-a-kind village sits at the mouth of River Lune and boasts a lively working marina, birdwatching hotspots and scenic coastal walks — perfect for a day out.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago The pub that changed me: ‘We’d walk home with kebab sauce dribbling down our chins’

I’d love to claim the Hand & Heart in Nottingham taught me something profound – but it was mostly about bankrolling free roundsWhen I was a teenager, before Tripadvisor, pubs lived as mental notes rather than star ratings. There was the one where – exactly like that scene in The Inbetweeners – we realised they’d serve us a pint at 16 if we ordered some food (one shared plate of chips). There was the one you might get lucky in on Christmas Eve; the one you’d take a girl to, to impress her with the romantic views; and the one that only served cider in halves because it was so brain cell-poppingly strong – a pub best tackled before a bank holiday Monday, known colloquially as “Super Cider Sunday”, when you still had a few brain cells to spare. Continue reading...

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Yorkshire Dales village with 'secret waterfall' is perfect for winter walks

A hiker has suggested exploring a picturesque Yorkshire Dales village in Cumbria after completing an 11-mile walk taking in the local scenery, cobbled streets and pub

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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