The ‘best beach in the world’ is a £30 flight from Manchester Airport

It boasts a huge theme park, a zoo, a dinosaur park and is famously home to Thomas Land - so it's little surprise that Drayton Manor Park is a big hit with families. But it has also just been named in the Top 20 best amusement parks in the WORLD at the 2023 Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Awards.

Budget-friendly travel doesn't necessarily mean you can't venture far. Holidaymakers tend to opt for European destinations for a cheap getaway - but if you fancy exploring somewhere further afield, you don't always have to spend thousands of pounds on flights.

Diecast, Manchester’s newest venue, opened last night debuting its new style of pizza, dry-aged burgers, a huge outdoor space, frozen daiquiris and a raised runway for hedonistic nights out this summer.

Now that summer is here it’s the perfect time to plan a getaway abroad - and it’s not too late to book a trip if you haven’t already done so. One last-minute option is to do a city break; it’s a great way to discover somewhere new and enjoy a change of scenery.

On the morning of December 16, 2003, John 'Fat Jackie' Thompson got into his red Ford Escort and set off for work. A few minutes later, after driving over a speed bump near his home in Halliwell in Bolton, he heard a rattle then a loud bang.

Without a doubt the Lake District is one of the most beautiful landscapes you’ll find in the country. It has rugged mountains, green valleys, and of course, breathtaking lakes.

When it comes to holidays there's so much choice that picking one can often feel a bit overwhelming. But if you're taking children abroad there are some things that are guaranteed to tick the right boxes.

For many the Maldives are a dream holiday destination, with pristine, white sandy beaches and picturesque wooden huts hanging over the sea. Known for its luxury resorts, the archipelago in the Indian Ocean is a favourite with the rich and famous.

A couple's wedding was thrown into doubt after a flight from Manchester Airport left without them.

Readers of the Manchester Evening News have had their say on the growth of the city following the launch of an artistic project designed to act as a cautionary tale for the future.

A beach holiday destination just a short journey from Manchester was once dubbed a "shanty town" with families living in the rusting skeletons of buses and trains.

The airport experience is a Marmite one isn't it, you either love it or hate it.

Now that summer is finally here, a trip abroad will be on many people’s minds. There’s nothing quite like getting away from it all and exploring somewhere new, especially when the sun’s shining.

A 23-year-old woman says she was sent a string of texts by a member of staff at an airport who had found her mobile number in 'the system' after she checked in for her Abu Dhabi to Manchester flight.

A Jet2 flight had to return to Manchester Airport shortly after take-off due to a 'minor fault'.

A picnic is a quintessential summer experience. From tucking into sandwiches at the seaside to quiche in the countryside, there’s nothing quite like a picnic on a summer’s day.

A tropical island beach with white sand and crystal clear water is a dream summer destination for many. But while it would be nice to go on holiday to the Caribbean or the Maldives, they do involve uncomfortable long-haul flights and expensive tickets.

Ian Brown once famously said that 'Manchester has everything except a beach'. He could have also added that we don't have any outdoor pools or lidos anymore - but that's not quite as succinct.

“I love you Hans,” a voice echoed across the AO Arena before the room fell into total darkness.

You may have missed it, but today marks Beer Day Britain, the UK's national beer day. The annual event, which was instigated by Jane Peyton, an award-winning beer sommelier, drinks educator and broadcaster in 2015, is a chance to celebrate the best brews in the land.