Food & Drink

Manchester Christmas Markets' best food, and exactly where to find it in 2024 Shepherd's pie loaded Yorkshire puddings, epic fruit crumbles and foot-long pigs in blankets - this year's markets have it all

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I tried the hidden Manchester café with a hearty lunch and there’s a standout dish that’s worth the wait

Northern Quarter

The Northern charm offensive is laid on a little thick, but the dishes pull me back in, writes Jenna Campbell

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‘All the bars and clubs in Manchester were about bling, fake tan and £70 bottles of vodka... then we arrived’

Manchester Bars

A look back at 20 years of one of our city centre's best bars

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I went to the Christmas Markets armed with a £20 note, and what I got was hit and miss

Manchester Christmas Markets

The festivities began on November 8 and will see us through to December 22

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The Peak District has more pubs per person than anywhere else in the country. Here's nine of our favourites

A walk and a pint... bliss

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Top Greater Manchester Italian restaurant closes with immediate effect

'We are deeply grateful to our loyal guests and community who have supported us over this time'

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Manchester Christmas Markets prices rise again with £9.50 sausages, as stallholders point to rent hikes

Manchester Christmas Markets

If you're buying a traditional pint of German beer and bratwurst you'll be shelling out £14 this year

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Every Greater Manchester café, restaurant and takeaway named in the Good Food Awards for 2024

Restaurants, fish and chip shops, and takeaways in Bolton, Stockport and more have been named in the awards

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'This is my dream': Shoppers delighted as Stockport bookshop announces launch of new bar

The popular spot will transform into a full service wine bar in the evenings, while keeping the bookshop and cafe in the daytime

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Historic hall formerly home of Nutters restaurant could be transformed into an Albert's

A dining terrace, glazed 'winter garden' and a feature staircase are all featured in the exciting plans

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Diners in Manchester will be asked to pay an extra £1 on their restaurant bill this Christmas

Manchester restaurants

So far, the campaign has secured the support of 13 restaurants across Greater Manchester

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Popular market food stall to open first restaurant in Stockport's historic Underbanks

Little Scarfs, a fresh pasta bar, will launch on The Underbanks next week

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Manchester restaurants The 50 best restaurants in Greater Manchester right now

It was a tough job, but we narrowed it down

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What's On

Robbie Williams Robbie Williams LIVE as general ticket sale for UK 2025 tour gets underway Robbie Williams is going on tour in 2025 - and tickets go on sale this morning

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Where to buy Robbie Williams tickets today as they go on general sale on today

Robbie Williams

Here's why you can buy tickets for Robbie Williams' UK and European 2025 tour - which includes a night in Manchester

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We tried supermarket mince pies and the cheapest was the tastiest - not Tesco or Asda

Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco all have mince pies on sale for Christmas - but which are the best?

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Staff culled as struggling retailer Boohoo makes redundancies in Manchester

EXCLUSIVE: A number of roles have been lost just weeks before Christmas

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The 'hidden gem' adults-only Peak District campsite named one of the best in England

The winners of the AA Caravan & Camping Awards 2024-2025 have been announced

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Christmas Morrisons slashes price of Quality Street, Roses and Celebrations weeks before Christmas Shoppers will need to be quick - with the deals only lasting for a week

The 'peaceful' north-west Christmas market with no crowds named 'better than Manchester's'

Christmas Markets

The UK's best Christmas markets have been named and they are well worth the journey

A secret night market with its own Santa’s grotto is returning to Manchester

Christmas Markets

The family-friendly markets will feature food, drinks and homemade wares from over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses

'Ambient' gastro pub on outskirts of Greater Manchester wins top food award

'Next stop is the Michelin Star!'

Dunelm's 'truly amazing' gadget dries clothes indoors for 5p-an-hour

The high street homeware store is selling a £40 Heated Airer with Wings online - and it's proving popular

Robbie Williams Where to buy Robbie Williams tickets today as they go on general sale on today Here's why you can buy tickets for Robbie Williams' UK and European 2025 tour - which includes a night in Manchester

We tried supermarket mince pies and the cheapest was the tastiest - not Tesco or Asda

Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Asda and Tesco all have mince pies on sale for Christmas - but which are the best?

Staff culled as struggling retailer Boohoo makes redundancies in Manchester

EXCLUSIVE: A number of roles have been lost just weeks before Christmas

The 'hidden gem' adults-only Peak District campsite named one of the best in England

The winners of the AA Caravan & Camping Awards 2024-2025 have been announced

A secret night market with its own Santa’s grotto is returning to Manchester

Christmas Markets

The family-friendly markets will feature food, drinks and homemade wares from over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses

Jake Paul Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight time: UK start time and how to watch Mike Tyson will fight Jake Paul in a professional boxing match on Friday night in Dallas, Texas.

"It's everyone's worst nightmare": Heartbreaking tributes to 'beautiful' mum found dead after going missing

Emotional tributes have been paid to Jane Burton after she was found dead in Leigh on Tuesday (November 12)

Ruben Amorim granted Paul Scholes his wish on first day at Manchester United

Manchester United FC

Amorim will hope to get off to a flying start having got straight to work from the airport on his first day as head coach of Manchester United.

Paddy McGuinness 'in bits' after Peter Kay's message to star on Children in Need bike ride

Paddy McGuinness

Paddy McGuinness received a message from Peter Kay on BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball show

Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer 'pushes ahead' with £650m takeover decision

Man United co-owner Avram Glazer has taken a back seat at Old Trafford since Ineos took over the club's footballing operations.

Greater Manchester News Free emotional wellbeing scheme to launch in Manchester for children Emotional wellbeing support will be available for children at a hub in Manchester from 2025

'Nothing was true' - Tyrell Malacia breaks silence on his gruelling absence for Manchester United

Manchester United FC

Tyrell Malacia returned to a pitch for Man Utd's academy earlier this week and played for the first time in 517 days.

Mike Tyson's staggering net worth compared to Jake Paul, plus family and boxing bets

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will go toe-to-toe in the ring this weekend but how do they compare away from the sport

The Who’s Roger Daltrey announces Manchester show on 2025 UK solo tour

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The region is set to welcome a plethora of talented artists and entertainers next year

Robbie Williams LIVE as general ticket sale for UK 2025 tour gets underway

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams is going on tour in 2025 - and tickets go on sale this morning