1 hour ago Why this Yorkshire market town is the happiest place to live in the UK

People praised Skipton’s range of shops, its high street and nearby green space

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1 hour ago London's happiest places to live: boroughs on both sides of the river make the top 10 for first time

Zendaya, Tom Holland, Holly Willoughby, Harry Styles and Ryan Gosling know a good spot when they see one, according to a new survey

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1 hour ago Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

Skipton is surrounded by scenic views and is a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

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1 hour ago Happiest place to live in Britain 2025 is market town in 'beautiful setting'

A study by Rightmove found living in rural areas makes people happier than in towns, while people tend to be more satisfied with where they live the older they are

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10 h. ago Suspect named two and half years after woman, 38, found dead

Jennifer Smith was found dead in Ellesmere Port

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19 h. ago From curries at Stockport Pyramid to sushi at celeb haunts... all the Greater Manchester restaurants named in top food guide

Manchester has enjoyed a landmark year for its restaurant scene with over 50 entries into the culinary guide

Society

37 h. ago The island that’s 21C in December named Manchester’s top winter sun destination

Beat the winter blues with a sunny holiday abroad

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56 h. ago The leafy suburb named Manchester's 'happiest place to live'

Five parts of the city have been recognised for having the 'biggest sense of joy and belonging'

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61 h. ago Best UK Christmas market named and it’s only an hour away from Manchester

As December is here, you might be looking to find the best Christmas market around, and some claim the best one is just a one hour drive away from Manchester at Haddon Hall in the Peak District

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65 h. ago Attempted murder suspect named after Altrincham town centre attack

The man has also been charged with possession of a knife

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3 d. ago Crystal Palace boss names 'disappointing' factor in Man United defeat

Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park and move up to seventh in the Premier League

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4 d. ago Two women named after being killed in crash with boy, 9, still in hospital

An 18 year old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving remains in hospital

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5 d. ago How Manchester United hooligan firm the Men in Black got their menacing name

A street fight on a cold December night in 1999 gave Manchester United’s most notorious hooligan faction the name that would define them. Two decades on, the ‘Men in Black’ remain etched into the club’s turbulent off-pitch history.

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5 d. ago Leaked Man Utd transfer wishlist showed exactly what club needed with five players named

A list containing the names of players Manchester United were looking to sign and sell was leaked to the public

Sport

6 d. ago Christmas shoppers at these 28 big name retailers can get £15 bonuses

You can also use the savings app for your groceries shopping

Economics

7 d. ago Canadian expat names the one thing she loves about Wetherspoons as she lauds 'British icon'

A Canadian expat living in the UK has shared her unexpected love for Wetherspoons' notorious sticky carpets, explaining the surprising reason she adores this quirky feature of the iconic pub chain

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7 d. ago Suspect named after boy, 12, allegedly attacked with 'metal item'

He's due to appear before magistrates on Thursday

Events

1 week ago Suspect named after rough sleeper's tent allegedly set on fire in Manchester city centre

A man has now been charged with arson with intent to endanger life

Events

1 week ago Manchester United 'name academy stars' in squad for Everton as Ruben Amorim plans ahead

Youngsters need to step up as Red Devils prepare to lose three key players to the Africa Cup of Nations next month

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2 w. ago The 7 Greater Manchester restaurants named in UK top 100 including 'hidden gem' Italian

The venues include neighbourhood Italian spots, an upscale city centre eatery and top steakhouse

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