breakups of 2023 was between Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía. The couple had decided to go their separate ways just a few months after joyfully announcing their engagement.
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To Wigan, where this year’s World Pie Eating Championships have been rocked by a ‘bad batch of pastries from down south’. For the first time in the contest's long and distinguished history, organisers allowed the 12 competitors to drink water between bites due to a lack of moisture in the pies.
"They weren't a proper Wigan pie, I don't know how southerners eat their pies,” said competition boss Tony Callaghan, who organises the annual event at his bar in Wigan. “There was no moisture to them, they were too dry. They were horrible, actually.”
At this stage it’s worth pointing out that the pies actually came from the far flung southern outpost of Stockport, as Ian Coulton, who wolfed down a meat and potato offering in a lightning fast 44.9 seconds to defeat five-time champ Martin Appleton-Clare in a dead heat, explained. "That was a tough one,” he said as he basked in the glory of his second victory in the competition.
“There was a mix up in the pie delivery, so we ended up having to eat some from down south, Stockport I think, and they were a bit dry.”
A magnanimous Martin, who previously won the title in 2012 and four successive years from 2015 to 2018, paid tribute to his conquerer. "I knew he had me about five seconds from the end - a worthy winner, and he can wear his crumbs with pride,” he said.
Alex Batty was just 11 years old when he went to Spain with his mum and grandad. But the boy from Oldham never came home.
His mother Melanie and grandad David were due to fly back with him on October 8, 2017. But on the day
breakups of 2023 was between Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía. The couple had decided to go their separate ways just a few months after joyfully announcing their engagement.
Arabella Chi and Rúben Dias have jetted off on holiday together amid rumours of a romance between the pair. The former Love Island star, 32, and Manchester City footballer Rúben, 26, appeare to confirm their relationship as they put on a cosy display at Manchester Airport.The pair cut casual figures as they arrived for their flight, with Arabella sported a cream DSGN tracksuit from fast fashion brand Boohoo, which she paired with some trainers. Meanwhile Rúben opted for a black tracksuit and white trainers.
Andre Onana has described his relationship with Erik ten Hag as 'fantastic' and he has insisted he will overcome his difficult start to life at Manchester United.
Decorated in a vivid red and green with gold lettering spelling out ‘Temple Bar’, at first glance this could be the iconic Dublin pub tourists flock to in Ireland. But in actual fact, this is what you’ll find at an Airbnb just over an hour from Greater Manchester.
Eintracht Frankfurt believe Donny van de Beek is the 'perfect fit' for their team and that the Manchester United loanee will help them improve in attack.
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There was a familiar face in Weatherfield as Tommy Orpington reappeared on Coronation Street on Christmas Day.
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One of the biggest gun and drug trafficking gangs ever encountered by law enforcement in the UK are among those who have been locked up this week in Greater Manchester.
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Motorists have been warned to expect lane closures on the Mancunian Way and bridge closures a week after New Year.
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The Formula 1 season for 2023 may be over, but race fans will only have to wait a few more months until the 2024 season!
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Erik ten Hag insists he can still be the man to bring success to Manchester United and points to his managerial success at other clubs as evidence he is the right man for the job.