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Win a two-night shopping mini-break at Hyatt House London Stratford
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Start 2024 in style with a two-night mini-break at Hyatt House London Stratford, for up to four people,with a £250 shopping voucher to spend in Westfield Stratford City!
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Win £250 to spend at H Samuel in time for Christmas with this sparkling competition
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Five prizes up for grabs, perfect for gifts or treating yourself this festive season
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Win a holiday from Manchester Airport to Albufeira, Portugal with Jet2holidays!
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A four-star-plus holiday for a family of four is up for grabs!
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Win an unforgettable autumn adventure for two in one of Scotland’s most unforgettable staycation destinations
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One lucky person will have the epic opportunity to win a wonderful stay at one of Scotland’s most idyllic riverside hotels as well as gift vouchers for not one but two unforgettable dining experiences.
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Win tickets to see Alison Goldfrapp in Birmingham and Manchester
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Alison Goldfrapp is coming to Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse on February 23, 2024, and Birmingham's O2 Academy on February 27, 2024
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Win a luxurious mini-break for two in one of Aberdeenshire’s most stunning country house hotels
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Fancy winning a stay in one of Aberdeenshire’s most sumptuous locations? Well, one lucky person can win a stunning stay, gift vouchers for incredible dining experiences and boat adventures, and a gift card to enjoy all of the delights Aberdeen has to offer
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Winners of the RHS and MEN Ginnel Garden Competition 2023 announced
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The results are in…
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Once a hotspot for rats and filth, now one of Manchester's most mistreated neighbourhoods has been transformed
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Startling pictures show the incredible work of neighbours who joined together to improve their homes
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Man transforms ‘dumping ground’ alley into a gardeners paradise
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A local man has revamped a disused and dangerous alleyway into a community hub
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Win £500 to spend with Buyagift and plan your ultimate summer
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Whether you prefer a relaxing short break or a thrill-seeking experience driving cars or learning to fly, our latest competition will ensure you have a memorable summer
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Win two tickets to the Official Take That Musical: GREATEST DAYS!
Manchester Music
Enter for a chance to win our great prize
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You could win £100 in Theatre Tokens this Mother’s Day
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Enter the competition from Official London Theatre to win the incredible prize
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Win a £250 supermarket voucher for your Christmas shop at ASDA, M&S, Sainsbury's or Tesco
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With the cost of living continuing to hammer our pockets, we could all do with a little financial pick-me-up - so why not enter our fantastic competition?
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Vote for your favourite autumn picture
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Have your say in our seasonal photo competition
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Still time to enter our autumn picture competition
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You'll be able to vote on your favourite entries
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Send us your photos of Greater Manchester in the autumn
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You'll then be able to vote on your favourite snap
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Win a fantastic winter break and dinner for two at a cosy northern inn
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The Inn Collection Group is offering one lucky winner a bed and breakfast stay for two, with dinner and a bottle of fizz included
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Win a luxury weekend away this Pride Month
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To help celebrate Pride Month, we're offering not one but two fantastic luxury weekend away experiences at a venue of your choice across the UK. Simply enter our competition to be in with a chance to win.
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Winner of the Platinum Jubilee street party competition announced
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In Your Area is giving away a £1,000 supermarket voucher to one lucky community
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You can win an iPhone 13 worth £949
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Bag yourself the latest iPhone model by entering this competition
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Win a five-star overnight stay and dinner for two at The Chester Grosvenor
Cheshire
We are offering one lucky reader an overnight stay for two along with dinner at the iconic city centre hotel
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Life after lockdown - tell us how your social life has changed for the chance to win a £250 Ticketmaster gift card
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Have your say in our survey marking the second anniversary of the Covid lockdown
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Calling all volunteers! You could win tickets to the MOBO Awards as a thank-you for all your hard work
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Coventry Building Society is giving away tickets for you and five friends to enjoy the UK's most prestigious celebration of black music and culture
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Will you find the diamond worth £5,000 hidden in Manchester city centre?
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Jewellers at Steven Stone have hidden a beautiful diamond worth £5,000 somewhere in Manchester city centre
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OasisLiam and Noel Gallagher seen together for first time since Oasis announcement Liam and Noel were pictured as they headed to a working men's club together
The brothers set to open their 33rd coffee shop in Manchester city centre
Manchester Cafes
With coffee roasted in Warrington, the new coffee shop aims to help people 'take a break from the hustle and bustle'
The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about
North Wales
One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds
Manchester Marathon 2025: Full list of road closures with some shut for 40 hours
What's On News
The adidas Manchester Marathon returns on Sunday 27th April
Manchester location steeped in history reopens as glamorous new steakhouse
Manchester restaurants
Designed by renowned architect Edward Walters, also known for Manchester’s the Free Trade Hall, the building is the last of its kind in the city
Product recallsAsda warns 'do not eat' on popular meat product due to health riskThe latest product recalls issued by the Food Standards Agency and why they've been pulled from supermarket shelves
The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about
North Wales
One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds
Manchester Airport's lesser-known holiday destinations with flights from £28
Manchester Airport
Move over Spain, Greece and Turkey; these destinations in Eastern Europe are perfect for your next holiday
Parents 'furious' with school's plan to ban skirts for girls
Education
One mum said she would never have chosen the school for her daughter if she'd have known about the trousers-only policy
Nerf attraction staff told they won't get paid work for FIVE MONTHS as bosses splurge £1.5m on Play-Doh
Trafford Palazzo
Staff have been told the attraction will be closed for five months as a huge £1.5m expansion is undertaken
FilmAn underrated Clint Eastwood film that he made when he was 88 is airing on TV tonightEastwood is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest filmmakers
Manchester United striker sends Ruben Amorim message after surprise return to academy
Manchester United FC
Man Utd U21s won 4-2 against Everton in the Premier League 2 play-offs on Friday and Ethan Wheatley scored a brace.
Horror moment saw woman, 25, 'partially decapitate' herself on holiday in Turkey
Real Life
Becca Reed, 25, was on holiday with a friend in Turkey when the horrific accident happened
Manchester United suffer major injury setback
Manchester United injury news
Diogo Dalot has been an ever-present for Man United for the best part of three-and-a-half years since he returned from his loan with AC Milan.
Seven players could miss Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Europa League semi-final
Manchester United injury news
Athletic Bilbao host Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final next Thursday in a huge match for both teams
Courts'You are the one who destroyed a little girl’s life'Gavin Andrews was killed on his way home after buying food from a takeaway
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre, 41, dies by suicide, family says
National news
Virginia Giuffre, who was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein as a teenager and claimed she was sexually abused by Prince Andrew, has died
A fan favourite Jason Statham film made by UK directing legend is airing on TV tonight
Film
The actor is one of Britain's most successful ever actors in terms of popularity
Asda warns 'do not eat' on popular meat product due to health risk
Product recalls
The latest product recalls issued by the Food Standards Agency and why they've been pulled from supermarket shelves
The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about
North Wales
One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds