6 h. ago Europe's top Christmas market of 2025 and it's only 2.5 hours from the UK

For a "picture-perfect" festive season, this market is a must-visit and has been voted the top destination for a Christmas market

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10 h. ago The best Christmas markets to visit within two hours from Greater Manchester

From Yorkshire to Lancashire, here are some magical markets to visit nearby for a festive day out

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31 h. ago Hidden gem town with gothic ruins and fairytale castle 'everyone should visit'

Helmsley, located in North Yorkshire, is a charming market town that makes for an ideal weekend destination and can be reached in under two hours by car from Greater Manchester

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32 h. ago 'I saw killer hours after he slaughtered 35 people and will never forget his question'

Professor Paul E.Mullen has spent much of his career studying mass killers and there was one particularly chilling question from one that has always stayed with him

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52 h. ago Chilling moment Manchester synagogue terrorist leaves home on way to fatal attack

CCTV footage shows 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie driving away from his home in Prestwich, Manchester hours before he carried out the attack at Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue

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3 d. ago Tragedy as 'super fit' Manchester university student, 20, found dead hours after complaining of upset stomach

"The night before, everything was perfectly fine"

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4 d. ago Village only an hour from Manchester is the 'perfect' base to explore the Peak District

This pretty village is the ideal base for adventurers who want a weekend of biking or hiking.

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5 d. ago Exact hour UK households should close all curtains and blinds during autumn to keep homes warm

It will make a barrier and stop less heat from escaping from inside your home

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9 d. ago Love C4's 24 Hours in Police custody? This viral true crime game is for you

Play detective as you work out 'whodunnit' at home

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1 week ago Man had sex with another woman hours before murdering girlfriend, trial told

Michael Ormandy told the pub barmaid he 'was going to Liverpool to sort something out' after meeting her at a hotel

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1 week ago Fury over BBC decision to air show hours after the Manchester terror attack where expert blamed Israel and the British government for the atrocity

The broadcaster aired the news talk show called The World This Evening on its controversial Arabic service channel, which is part of the licence-payer-funded BBC World Service.

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1 week ago Vicky Pattison says 'sorry' hours after Strictly Come Dancing performance left her in tears

The former Geordie Shore star's latest performance on the BBC show left her making emotional comments live on air

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1 week ago Barrister is reported to Bar Council over video claiming Israeli government was behind Manchester synagogue attack

Practicing barrister Sham Uddin posted a video making the claims to his social media accounts just 24 hours after Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, targeted Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester on Thursday.

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2 w. ago Police slap Greater Manchester town centre with fifth 48 hour dispersal order in three weeks

Police have been regularly using the tactic as they try to crack down of a spate of anti-social behaviour

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2 w. ago Xbox gamers have hours left to grab official controller for £20 less at Amazon

Whether it's for a second player to hop in on a co-op title or to swap out when your primary pad runs out of charge, it always pays to keep a second pad spare

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2 w. ago Within hours of the attack, the streets of Manchester were filled with pro

Terrorism has come to my home city - again. This time with the attempted mass slaughter of Jews at a place of worship on the holiest day in their calendar.

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2 w. ago Starmer visits London synagogue with his Jewish wife hours after Manchester attack

Starmer visits London synagogue with his Jewish wife hours after Manchester attack  The Times of Israel

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2 w. ago Best Christmas markets 2025: The UK's 8 best Christmas market cities to visit

From the bright lights of Liverpool to the charming mini-city of Wells - here are the best places to find some Christmas cheer this winter.

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2 w. ago Restaurant named 'best of the best' less than two hours from Manchester in stunning location

The restaurant has been named the 'best of the best' for fine dining globally by TripAdvisor

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2 w. ago The tiny island three hours from the UK that’s 25C in October

This small country enjoys some stunning summer weather throughout October, enticing Brits who are looking for a bit more sun before winter truly sets in.

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