Proud fiancee Gemma Atkinson revealed her man Gorlaka Marquez drove through the night to get home to his family while on his current tour. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 32, is touring with his co-star Karen Hauer with their show Firedance.
21.02.2023 - 22:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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It’s probably fair to say that Manchester isn’t the most attractive city. Of course there are beauty spots and grand designs that populate mainly the city centre, but all-in-all it’s a rather concrete affair.
So when reporter Ethan Davies presented this article detailing the ‘Seven Wonders of Greater Manchester’ I was intrigued. He insists we deserve a ‘cross-city-region heritage tour’, so he’s created one.
Top of the list is Stockport Pyramid - a structure many have joked actually inspired the Egyptians in their own efforts. It was originally intended as one of five pyramids making up a Stopfordian ‘Valley of the Kings’, but that vision evaporated when the original developer went bust.
Also on Ethan’s list are the ‘Four Pillars of the Rochdale Canal’, Peel Tower and John Rylands Library. He has also included the big white columns that stand next to Nando’s at White City - a structure he has rather grandly referred to as the ‘White City Botanical Gateway’.
On to the news. In today’s newsletter we’ll be discussing the charities urging the government to get a grip on the cost of living crisis, the fears of those living in the shadow of the Etihad and a housing row that's rumbling on in Didsbury. Let’s begin.
Over the last year, reporter Paige Oldfield has been speaking to people across Greater Manchester about the cost of living crisis.
This week, she spoke to Arthur Dormer, a pensioner who says he rides around on the Metrolink to keep warm and fears it may soon become a daily
Proud fiancee Gemma Atkinson revealed her man Gorlaka Marquez drove through the night to get home to his family while on his current tour. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 32, is touring with his co-star Karen Hauer with their show Firedance.
Joaquin admission
Barcelona could emerge as shock contenders for the permanent signature of Joao Cancelo this summer if Manchester City decide to sell him, according to reports in Spain.
Real Betis captain Joaquin admitted it will be difficult for the Spanish side to progress to the next round of the Europa League after losing heavily to Manchester United in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted his side would not give up in their Europa League tie with Manchester United, despite losing 4-1 in the first leg.
Manchester United will be looking to build on Thursday night's Europa League triumph over Real Betis when they welcome Southampton to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Police arrested four supporters after trouble erupted at Manchester United's Europa League victory over Real Betis last night, with missiles from the away end raining down on the disabled section at Old Trafford.
Snow plunged the M62 into chaos overnight as drivers got stuck for up to SEVEN - hours and some even abandoned their cars in the blizzards.
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A cold snap is set to hit the UK this week. Temperatures are set to plummet to freezing or below in parts, potentially the coldest it has been this year, with snow forecast for later in the week.
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Many Brits will already be planning their summer getaways, but travel expert Simon Calder has shared a useful tip to know when booking your trip, which could help holidaymakers save up to £1,000 for a family of four. Simon appeared on ITV’s Lorraine where he issued guidance as part of his summer holiday clinic.
An 'inclusive' gentlemen's club in Manchester city centre has had its licence renewed. Whiskey Down on Lloyd Street, which is run by the team behind nightclub Factory 251, can continue operating as a sex entertainment venue.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to make at least two major signings when the transfer market opens as he, seemingly, targets a fixed midfield partner for Casemiro.
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