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The Greater Manchester town once called 's***' reborn as 'the new Berlin'
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On the last Friday of every month, thousands of people descend on Stockport’s Old Town. Foodie Friday, the night out that feels a bit like a festival, features live music by the Victorian Market Hall and a strong line-up of food and drink traders - all of which adds to the night’s electric atmosphere.
It was after visiting the event some months back that Manchester DJ Luke Unabomber declared “Stockport is the new Berlin” - and the rest is history. Well, not quite, though it did inspire local artist Eric Jackson to create what he reckons is the first German language poster ever about the town.
Lapped up by his followers on Instagram, the ‘Das neue Berlin’ artwork depicts a cabaret dancer standing with a chair along Stockport’s Underbanks. It's a playful take from Jackson, who quit his job in journalism eight years ago to paint full time and create witty tourism posters of places around the region - but it’s also an ode to a town which has worked hard to rehabilitate its image.
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A couple of years ago, the artist also updated his Stockport Alphabet piece - which gives special mention to landmarks like the blue pyramid, the hat museum and Strawberry Studios - to reflect the changes that have taken place. “In the original version, I wasn’t very complimentary about Underbanks, because although I’ve always loved the buildings around there, it was full of charity and sex shops; it was horrible, " he told us.
Today, the same street is home to a wealth of independent boutiques, bakeries and bars, many of which have tapped into the huge potential of the south Manchester town. “It was underinvested. Now, I absolutely love it, added Eric.
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28.04.2023 / 15:39
TfGM issues statement as bus firm collapses with services across Greater Manchester hit
The boss of a bus company which suddenly stopped running services has confirmed the firm has gone into administration. Wesley Goodwin, owner of Little Gem Buses, blamed soaring costs and the rise in working from home for the firm's demise.
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28.04.2023 / 10:01
Crocheted King Charles turns up in the hometown of Harry Styles ahead of Coronation
A giant crocheted King Charles has appeared in a pretty Cheshire village ahead of the Coronation of Charles III on May 6.
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28.04.2023 / 09:21
Greater Manchester theatre, nightclub and snooker hall where The Beatles played could be demolished
A former snooker hall where the where The Beatles performed in their heyday is to be demolished.
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27.04.2023 / 08:17
First look at Disney+ The Full Monty reboot - with scenes shot in Greater Manchester
Disney+ has given a first look into its reboot of 90s comedy film The Full Monty.
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27.04.2023 / 05:45
Greater Manchester NHS trust director steps down 'with immediate effect' over Twitter comments
A director of an NHS trust in Greater Manchester has stepped down 'with immediate effect' over comments he made on social media. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust said it condemned Maqsood Ahmad's since deleted remarks on Twitter 'in the strongest possible terms'.
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22.04.2023 / 10:29
The Greater Manchester town that never expected to be in the middle of a gang war
In the early hours of Sunday morning a small town on the outskirts of Bolton was rocked by an hour of shocking violence. In the space of just 60 minutes several homes and cars were set ablaze in the Farnworth, Great Lever and Daubhill areas in a series of arson attacks.
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17.04.2023 / 20:35
The huge police manhunt to capture Raoul Moat which involved officers from Greater Manchester
It's been almost 13 years since Britain's largest manhunt took place in Northumbria, in a bid to detain gunman Raoul Moat.
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16.04.2023 / 08:11
The big plan for the bingo hall lying empty in a Greater Manchester town centre
A derelict town centre bingo hall could be converted into a brand new sports centre, plans have revealed. Developers have applied for permission to transform the old Mecca bingo hall in Rochdale.
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15.04.2023 / 06:59
The 'terrible' Manchester United loss to Sevilla that led to fury with Jose Mourinho and a cancelled Cheltenham trip
If Manchester United want to take a step further to the Europa League final in Budapest then they will have to do something they have never managed before: knock Sevilla out of Europe.
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15.04.2023 / 05:45
The Greater Manchester village which will add ten years to your life - but has one downside
On a wet and misty morning, the rolling hills of Saddleworth Moor are just about visible from the stone cobbled streets of Uppermill.
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12.04.2023 / 19:59
The Mancunian Way: The new Berlin?
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12.04.2023 / 05:53
'Childcare fees are more than our salary': The Greater Manchester parents being pushed out of work
Parents across Greater Manchester are considering quitting their jobs due to the soaring cost of childcare - as new research showed families are being priced out.
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11.04.2023 / 06:27
The Greater Manchester museum kids will love on a rainy day this Easter
Although the bank holiday weekend is behind us, it’s still the Easter holidays for a few more days. If you’re looking for something to keep the kids entertained, especially when the weather is a bit rubbish, then there’s one place which kids of all ages will love.
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08.04.2023 / 08:45
Met Office Greater Manchester hour-by-hour weather forecast for Saturday
Another pleasantly sunny day is forecast for Saturday as Greater Manchester continues to enjoy the warmer weather this Easter weekend.
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07.04.2023 / 16:13
The Greater Manchester fish and chip shops with five-star food hygiene ratings
It’s Good Friday, the start of the Easter weekend.
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07.04.2023 / 09:57
Met Office weather forecast as sun shines in Greater Manchester on Good Friday
The Easter weekend is off to a bright start in Greater Manchester with glorious sunshine forecast on Good Friday.
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07.04.2023 / 07:49
I tried the Greater Manchester fish and chip shop people say is 'to die for'
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07.04.2023 / 06:43
The Greater Manchester criminals deemed so evil they'll likely never see freedom
When criminals are jailed, they are handed a minimum number of years they must spend behind bars at sentencing.
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06.04.2023 / 05:41
How Greater Manchester's aging railway stations could be about to change
Transport bosses have unveiled a plan to breathe new life into Greater Manchester's railway stations and drive investment and potential housing development surrounding them.