Why the English National Opera is moving here - and what it means for Greater Manchester

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Plans to move the English National Opera (ENO) to the North of England have been warmly welcomed in Greater Manchester which will become the 'main home' for the cultural institution. But the news, which was announced on Tuesday (December 5), was met with some strange responses from the rest of the country on social media - including from some angry Londoners.

The English National Opera (ENO) will be coming to Greater Manchester. The globally-renowned company, which is currently based in London's West End, has announced that it is now working with local leaders on a plan to make the city-region its main home by 2029.

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