Manchester

From who could guest with Charli XCX to who might play a guerrilla gig this weekend; here's a round up of the last minute rumours for Parklife 2025.

Who could be surprise guests at Parklife 2025?

Selfridges x Salford Rum: A limited edition collaboration celebrating local craft and luxury

New limited edition Selfridges x Salford Rum collaboration

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

The BRIT Awards are set to take place in Manchester for both the 2026 and 2027 ceremonies

The BRIT Awards to move from London for 2026 and 2027 ceremonies

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

Tia in action (Photo: Gary Smith)

Fury four help Scots beat Welsh

Semir Omar paid nothing for his draw ticket - and he hit the jackpot

Dad-to-be wins Mini in BOTB giveaway

First Choice unlocks 200+ new routes with Ryanair

A car buyer discusses finance options with a dealership representative. New research suggests many UK drivers now regret the car finance deals they agreed to in the past decade.

1 in 3 brits regret their car finance deal as rising costs bite, survey reveals

Clayton Crowther is currently cycling from Morocco to Manchester for the charity Mental Health UK.

Swapping plane for bike on fundraising journey from Morocco to Manchester

Most Brits crave a holiday at Easter, and city breaks are most popular

Of those who have been targeted by scammers, nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year

Over one in four scammed adults felt embarrassed at being caught out

The Leven Manchester, in the centre of the city, is the perfect hotel to stay in to enjoy the nightlife. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a Manchester hotel - perfect for a friends weekend away

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

The Complete Stone Roses will be playing all the Manchester bands hits and more at Behind the Wall this weekend (Picture: Submitted)

Music of Manchester legends resurrected at Falkirk venue

Victoria Quinlan, a dog groomer, was crowned Miss Manchester and will compete in Miss England beauty pageant.

I'm a dog-mad beauty queen. I want an end to cruel puppy farms

Sir Trevor McDonald, 85, was encouraged out of retirement to announce The Big Nationwide Thank You

Sir Trevor McDonald announces £600m Nationwide 'Thank You' fund

What you should do if you spot a UFO - as UK 'sightings' surge

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

Manchester Airport Terminal 2

First look at what Manchester Airport Terminal 2 will look like

Linda Adams plays Mrs Crossley - the Blackpool landlady who helped to get justice for murder victims of serial killer George Smith.

I found a dead bride in my hotel. I proved husband was a serial killer

The Simpsons café opens in Primark Birmingham - 6 other unique cafés in the UK (Photo: Adobe Stock)

The UK's quirkiest cafes as The Simpsons cafe opens in Primark

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

The under-14 team with Dien Tran and John Bunyan (Photo: Gary Smith)

Basketball: Falkirk Fury youngsters are kings over touring Manchester teams

You won’t believe the price of some of the VIP Coldplay concert tickets

How to get the best prices on an unforgettable VIP concert experience

Almost half use loyalty programmes as a way of saving around the festive period

Four in 10 adults are worried about the cost of Christmas this year

The knitted jumper design comes after research revealed that 1 in 4 winter drownings involve alcohol

Tom Daley releases knitted jumper with crucial message

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.

Watch: UK's busiest and most expensive Christmas markets ranked

How many of the Christmas items can you find?

Can you find 50 Christmas movie items in this mind-boggling puzzle?

Sam Fender tickets on sale time, early access and prices confirmed

Snow has fallen - hit the ski slopes for less this winter with Jet2

Brits should visit THIS city for most festive 2024 Christmas possible

Fly to Guernsey: Aurigny releases further Summer 2025 routes

We try the Boeing 747 flight simulator - and you can even get married in the cockpit!

We try flying a Boeing 747 in the UK’s first real 747 flight simulator

Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly among top deals

Top UK spa deals by money saving expert in Spabreaks' biggest sale

Some dogs don't mind the noise of fireworks - but for others it can be a traumatic experience.

Watch: RSPCA give advice on keeping pets safe during fireworks

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treating

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats

I visited Halkidiki to see why it is one of Greece's 'unsung heroes'.

I visited Greece's 'unsung hero' destination & was blown away

Band stalwart Johnny Kalsi performing.

Review: What Scotland can expect from Afro Celt Sound System

Neil Finn plays the piano for Crowded House

Review: Neil Finn and his lads left crowd floating at start of Gravity Stairs to...

Netflix has released a first look at Harlan Coban's 'Missing You' filming in Manchester

Netflix unveils first look at Harlan Coben series - filmed in the UK

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks celebrate start of their biggest ever Iceland progra...

Tips for holidaymakers to be savvy with cashback offers

Get up to 50% cashback with these sneaky holiday hacks

Young Evie Smith meets her hero Melanie Martinez

Watch: Girl excluded from school over Cruella de Vil hair meets idol

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