The early bird catches the worm - or, in this case, the noodles! Tomorrow, the first 100 people in the queue of Manchester’s Chopstix restaurants will be able to bag a free meal in celebration of National Noodle Day (October 6).
23.09.2022 - 18:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The area of Greater Manchester is a diverse one, ranging from the bustling city centre to more scenic towns on the outskirts of the region.
Each area has its own quirks and personality, with plenty of notable points of interest in and around the city showing off the varied nature of Manchester's different areas.
It's home to many fascinating sights and places to visit, as well having some incredibly talented people who have emerged from the city, so we want to see who knows their Oldham's from their Atherton's.
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The early bird catches the worm - or, in this case, the noodles! Tomorrow, the first 100 people in the queue of Manchester’s Chopstix restaurants will be able to bag a free meal in celebration of National Noodle Day (October 6).
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October is finally here, which means we can start planning for one of the biggest events of the year - Halloween. While many associate the tradition with trick or treating and pumpkin carving, there’s also plenty of new pastimes to get involved in across Greater Manchester this October.
The number of patients admitted to hospital with Covid-19 has jumped in the biggest rise since the peak of the last wave of infection, sparking fears that a new wave could be upon us in time for a potential "twindemic" of both coronavirus and flu.
Black and Asian people are still more likely to be stopped and searched by police in Greater Manchester as the force's use of these powers increases. The use of stop and search increased by around 20 pc in the last year, with the figures more than doubling in the latest period compared to the previous year.
Heavy rain will fall over Greater Manchester today as the remnants of Hurricane Ian hits the UK.
All hope is not lost for house hunters in Greater Manchester as the property market is showing some signs of slowing down. House prices have been on the rise for quite some time now, with the average price of property in the region now £241,657 according to Rightmove's latest data.
A pervert who travelled 150 miles to meet up with what he believed to be a 13-year-old girl was one of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester this week.
Police have seized £2 million in cash as part of a crack down on criminals since April. One bust included £37k in cash and £10k worth of drugs from a raid in Wythenshawe.
Judges in Manchester have freed defendants accused of serious crimes from prison as the criminal justice system reaches crisis point. An alleged rapist, two men accused of causing grievous bodily harm and an alleged sexual offender were released on conditional bail as the barristers strike continues.
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We’re lucky in Greater Manchester to have the Peak District right on our doorstep. It’s a beautiful part of the country where you can immerse yourself in nature and escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Silence fell across the region earlier today, as the nation marked a historic moment to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.
More anti-monarchy messages have been spotted in Greater Manchester during the country’s mourning period for Her Majesty The Queen.
At The Queen Elizabeth pub in Bolton you could have heard a pin drop. "That's the quietest it's ever been in here," landlord Derek Gallagher joked after the two minute silence was immaculately observed.