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Manchester to host the Netball World Cup in 2031

Kasper Skov Jensen

World Netball has awarded England Netball the 2031 Netball World Cup, with 16 nations competing at Co-op Live in Manchester.

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Just 90 minutes from Manchester, a historic estate is hosting a festive autumn Apple Day celebration

Kasper Skov Jensen

Leighton 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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The all-American diners near Manchester that are doing Halloween in a big way

Kasper Skov Jensen

Billy Bob's Parlour diners in Myerscough and Skipton are running Haunted Trails, candy scrambles, bounce houses and pick-your-own pumpkins this Halloween.

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Halloween lakeside trail launches on edge of Manchester and it's the biggest and best yet

Kasper Skov Jensen

Halloweenville, a family storybook Halloween trail at Partridge Lakes in Culcheth, runs until 1 November.

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The East Lancashire Railway announces a historic three-day autumn steam festival with rare guest engines, cab rides, and chippy tea trains

Kasper Skov Jensen

The East Lancashire Railway's Autumn Steam Gala runs 16-18 October with four guest engines, brake van and footplate rides, a chippy tea train and cream teas.

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Glastonbury 2027 coach tickets - full list of pick up locations and prices

Kasper Skov Jensen

Glastonbury 2027 coach packages go on sale before general tickets. Who must register, group bookings of up to six, the deposit and when the balance is due.

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