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Poynton Party in the Park promises biggest show yet with tributes to The Killers, Coldplay and Robbie Williams
Thousands are expected to attend Poynton’s flagship music event next June as the 2026 edition of Party in the Park announces its biggest line-up and production to date.
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Horror returns to Heaton Park as spooky family challenge returns this Halloween
Zip World’s ‘Heaton Park of Horrors’ to transform treetop adventure into fright-filled scavenger hunt this October half-term
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Water Night 2025 urges UK households to rethink daily habits in national call to action
Households across the country are being urged to switch off taps for five hours this October in a national campaign to raise awareness of the UK’s growing water crisis.
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Salford launches new women’s mental health fund with £18,000 in grants up for grabs
Salford community groups working to improve the mental wellbeing of women are being invited to apply for new grants of up to £3,500 as part of a targeted £18,000 fund launched on World Mental Health Day.
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Salford Red Devils tackle suicide crisis with grassroots men’s mental health scheme
Salford Red Devils Foundation becomes the city’s first official ‘Manbassador’ as new men’s mental health campaign launches on World Mental Health Day
Local Entertainment
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Poynton Party in the Park promises biggest show yet with tributes to The Killers, Coldplay and Robbie Williams
Thousands are expected to attend Poynton’s flagship music event next June as the 2026 edition of Party in the Park announces its biggest line-up and production to date.
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Horror returns to Heaton Park as spooky family challenge returns this Halloween
Zip World’s ‘Heaton Park of Horrors’ to transform treetop adventure into fright-filled scavenger hunt this October half-term
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Ocean Colour Scene announce 30th anniversary UK tour for landmark album Moseley Shoals
Indie rock favourites Ocean Colour Scene have announced a massive UK arena tour for 2026 to mark 30 years since the release of their breakthrough album Moseley Shoals.
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Mean Girls musical to launch UK and Ireland tour in Manchester in 2026
West End favourite heads to the Opera House next February with full casting and tour schedule now confirmed.
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Hit West End show The Choir of Man brings feel-good chaos to Manchester in 2026
A musical like no other, set in a pub, soaked in song, and heading to the Opera House next May
Local Sports
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Key resignation at company bidding to buy Salford Red Devils sparks fresh concern from fans
Supporters call for transparency after assistant coach steps down as director of takeover firm.