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Napoleons licence holder and her husband jailed for 15 years each over drugs-by-post operation
Kasper Skov JensenGuixiang Liu, licence holder at the Bloom Street bar, and Yanfeng He were sentenced on 20 October. The venue’s licence has been suspended since September.
Read moreNeon glass bending was officially placed on the red list of endangered crafts; a studio in Bolton is now letting visitors step up to blowtorches and craft glowing signs from £99
Kasper Skov JensenLearning neon glass bending at craft workshops in Manchester
Read moreWigan's 144-bedroom Hampton by Hilton tops out at Fettlers as first look at guest rooms is revealed
Kasper Skov JensenFeaturing a new Hampton by Hilton hotel as part of town centre regeneration
Read moreUber is testing self-driving cars in Manchester ahead of plans to run robotaxis in up to 15 global cities by the end of the year — here’s what it means for the city
Kasper Skov JensenAutonomous vehicle testing and the future of robotaxi services
Read moreAsian Curry Awards 2026: the 14 Greater Manchester restaurants and takeaways shortlisted for the 'curry Oscars'
Kasper Skov Jensen14 Greater Manchester venues are Asian Curry Awards 2026 finalists, from Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid to West Didsbury's Great Kathmandu.
Read moreThree Metrolink lines in Greater Manchester to close for two weeks as part of 4km track upgrade: full route closures, express buses, and free bike hire from 19 October
Kasper Skov JensenThree Metrolink lines are closed from 19 October to 1 November for track renewal. Replacement shuttle buses, ticket acceptance and free bike hire details.
Read moreThey used to charge £1 on the door, now they're in the Michelin guide
Kasper Skov JensenExploring The Trof Manchester and standout Manchester gastropubs
Read moreThe Oast House's winter Teepee is back in Spinningfields with live music every night
Kasper Skov JensenThe Oast House's winter Teepee reopened in Spinningfields on 10 October. Here is what is on, when it is open and where to find it.
Read moreOrionid meteor shower peaks next week: how to see Halley's Comet debris from Manchester despite the Moon
Kasper Skov JensenThe Orionid meteor shower peaks on the night of 21-22 October. Here is how to see Halley's Comet debris from Greater Manchester, and how the Moon will get in the way.
Read more8,000 free books left on Greater Manchester trams and at bus interchanges for World Mental Health Day
Kasper Skov JensenRead Manchester and TfGM gave away 8,000 free books on 9 October as part of the National Literacy Trust's Take 10 to Read campaign. Here is what was handed out and why.
Read moreHebden Bridge named among the UK's best-value autumn getaways
Kasper Skov JensenHebden Bridge, around 40 minutes by train from Manchester, came fourth in Zable's ranking of the UK's best-value autumn getaways, with free walks at Hardcastle Crags.
Read moreOasis documentary Don't Look Back In Anger now streaming on Disney+ with unseen footage
Kasper Skov JensenOasis: Don't Look Back In Anger, the film about Liam and Noel Gallagher's 2025 reunion tour, is streaming on Disney+ with extra interview footage and full live performances.
Read moreSir Alex Ferguson: "I was terrified" on his return to Old Trafford after brain haemorrhage
Kasper Skov JensenSir Alex Ferguson tells BBC Breakfast about returning to Old Trafford after his 2018 brain haemorrhage and the matches in his new book, Games of My Life.
Read moreTrading Route beer hall in Manchester's St John's closes with immediate effect
Kasper Skov JensenTrading Route, the beer hall and rotisserie on Goods Yard Street, has closed, blaming rising costs and slow footfall in the St John's area.
Read moreGreater Manchester 'a decade or so behind' London on public transport, says Dame Sarah Storey
Kasper Skov JensenDame Sarah Storey says people in Greater Manchester drive because they feel they have no other choice, but the Bee Network aims to change that.
Read moreStockport's Underbanks named fourth coolest neighbourhood in the UK by Time Out
Kasper Skov JensenTime Out has ranked Underbanks and Central Stockport fourth in its list of the UK's 11 coolest neighbourhoods for 2026.
Read moreKnutsford's Gauntlet Birds of Prey helping to save Africa's endangered vultures
Kasper Skov JensenA family-run birds of prey centre in Knutsford is supporting vulture conservation in South Africa, including a 'vulture ambulance' in Kruger National Park.
Read moreAir-con boost promised on Northern trains
Kasper Skov JensenRefurbished trains modernizing the Northern rail fleet
Read moreA breathtaking 7-metre moon replica using 500,000:1 NASA imagery is coming to Manchester this autumn
Kasper Skov JensenLuke Jerram's Museum of the Moon is due at Campfield Studios in Manchester from 23 October to 8 November 2026. Check the venue for times and tickets.
Read moreMayor Bev Craig pledges £2m investment in Greater Manchester's music scene
Kasper Skov JensenMayor Bev Craig has pledged £2m for Greater Manchester's music scene plus £4m from GMCA's Culture Fund, with a Music Plan due for approval in December.
Read moreAlex Ferguson's new book Games of My Life and the Manchester exhibition
Kasper Skov JensenSir Alex Ferguson's new book Games of My Life picks 21 matches from 1955 to 2024. Where to buy it and see the display in Manchester.
Read moreRail regulator rejects new London services to Blackpool, Rochdale and Wrexham
Kasper Skov JensenThe Office of Rail and Road has rejected bids for extra West Coast Main Line services, saying more trains would likely increase delays and cancellations.
Read moreManchester to host the Netball World Cup in 2031
Kasper Skov JensenWorld Netball has awarded England Netball the 2031 Netball World Cup, with 16 nations competing at Co-op Live in Manchester.
Read morePolice called to fight at Xaverian College open day in Rusholme
Kasper Skov JensenGMP officers were called to a fight at the Rusholme sixth form college's open day on Saturday 10 October. No arrests have been made.
Read moreJulie Hesmondhalgh to receive first Great British Theatres Lifetime Achievement Award
Kasper Skov JensenThe actress will be honoured by the Theatres Trust on 2 November for her campaign to save Oldham Coliseum and her support for regional theatre.
Read morePublic consultation opens on plans to transform Stockport railway station
Kasper Skov JensenStockport Council and TfGM are consulting until 19 November on plans for new station buildings, a footbridge and step-free access at Stockport station.
Read moreLovingly Artisan named North of England champion at the Great British Food Awards
Kasper Skov JensenThe Kendal bakery, which has a stall at Altrincham Market, won the North of England regional title and six medals at the 2026 Great British Food Awards.
Read moreTHE SIX to offer seats on private-plane day trips from Manchester Airport from 2027
Kasper Skov JensenTHE SIX will sell individual seats on a six-seat private plane for luxury day trips from Manchester Airport, starting with a £3,495 Champagne trip in 2027.
Read moreBelfast YouTuber names Mulligans the best Guinness he has had in the UK
Kasper Skov JensenTravel vlogger Mark Rowan, known as Stumpy, called the Guinness at Mulligans on Southgate "as good as you would get in Dublin" during a Manchester pub crawl.
Read moreJust 90 minutes from Manchester, a historic estate is hosting a festive autumn Apple Day celebration
Kasper Skov JensenLeighton Hall Estate near Carnforth hosts a National Apple Day family fun day on Sunday 18 October, with pressing, crafts and a smoothie bike.
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