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Continue reading →: Is TransPennine Express Mis-Selling First-Class Tickets? A Manchester Traveller’s ExperienceTransPennine Express accused of misleading First-Class passengers with false promises of catering and comfort. Here’s why the upgrade might not be worth the extra cost.
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Continue reading →: Let It Snow! The Lowry Hotel Unveils a Magical Winter Wonderland This ChristmasExperience the magic of Christmas in Manchester as The Lowry Hotel launches its enchanting Let It Snow Show — with live choir performances, festive treats, and daily snowfall creating a luxurious winter wonderland along the River Irwell.
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Continue reading →: Festive Dining at Chotto Matte Manchester | Nikkei Christmas Menu 2025Celebrate the festive season at Chotto Matte Manchester with a luxurious Nikkei-inspired menu. Enjoy Wagyu Udon Carbonara, Truffled Lobster, and Tomahawk Steak in a stunning festive setting.
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Continue reading →: Manchester Christmas Markets 2025: Everything You Need to Know (and Why This Year Feels Different)Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 return from 7 Nov to 22 Dec — and with Albert Square reopening, this could be the best year yet. Love them or loathe them, here’s what to expect.
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Continue reading →: New Irish Bar to open in the heart of Manchester’s Albert Square in the former Red True BBQ siteDirty O’Sullivans brings Irish charm to Manchester’s Albert Square with great food, live music, bottomless Guinness taps and an Irish-American twist.
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Continue reading →: Are Holiday Taxi Transfers a Rip-Off? Why You Shouldn’t Pay for “Upgraded” Transfers with TUI and Other Package Holiday CompaniesHoliday taxi transfers from package tour operators like TUI can cost over double the local price. Find out how to avoid being ripped off on your next trip and get a better deal.
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Continue reading →: Food Tourist:- Heft Restaurant CumbriaExperience modern British dining at Heft Restaurant in High Newton, Cumbria. Chef Kevin Tickle’s autumn tasting menu celebrates the flavours of the Lake District with precision, warmth, and a true sense of place.
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Continue reading →: THE RIBBLE VALLEY IN LANCASHIRE TO BECOME THE EPICENTRE OF GLOBAL GASTRONOMYNorthcote’s Obsession26 returns January 2026, uniting 20 world-class chefs with 25 Michelin stars for 17 unforgettable nights of gastronomy in Lancashire.
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Continue reading →: Chotto Matte Manchester Opens Above the City – Nikkei Dining with Skyline ViewsDiscover Chotto Matte Manchester – a stunning new rooftop restaurant and bar bringing Nikkei cuisine, immersive art, and mezcal cocktails to the city’s skyline. Read the full review on Manchester Food Tourist.
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Continue reading →: A Return to The Black Bull, Sedbergh — A New Tasting Menu That Redefines Cumbrian DiningDiscover the new ‘Tsuchi’ tasting menu at The Black Bull, Sedbergh – a seven-course, land-and-sea inspired experience from Chef Nina Matsunaga in Cumbria’s stunning countryside.
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Continue reading →: WIN Tickets to the WineAlive Big Winter Wine Festival in Manchester!If you love wine (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), here’s your chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to the WineAlive Big Winter Wine Festival — Manchester’s most unmissable wine-tasting event of the year! Taking place inside the stunning Manchester Cathedral, WineAlive is the evolution of the…
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Continue reading →: This Isn’t Just a Ramen Dish — It’s a Cult Classic: Trying Out Jiro Ramen at ShoryuShoryu Ramen has launched Japan’s most infamous bowl – Jiro Ramen – in the UK for a limited time. Here’s my full review after trying it in Manchester, with strong garlic, melt-in-the-mouth pork belly, and flavour that hits hard.
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Continue reading →: Discover New Dining Gems at Exhibition Foodhall ManchesterTwo new amazing kitchens to try at Exhibition Manchester
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Continue reading →: Wines of Lisboa: A Coastal Gem with Character, History, and Endless VarietyThe wonderful wines of Lisbon
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Continue reading →: Product Review:- Oral B IO 3 ToothbrushA review of the IO 3 toothbrush from Oral B
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Continue reading →: Weekend Getaways: Why The Algarve Is the Perfect Escape from ManchesterEscape Manchester with a perfect Algarve weekend break. Discover Alvor’s beaches, seafood, charming old town and top tips for a stress-free short getaway.
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Continue reading →: Easy One-Pot Jollof Rice RecipeA simple Jollof rice recipe inspired by my travels
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Continue reading →: Hatters set to re-launch with new look after stylish transformationHatters, a popular bar in Heaton Moor, celebrates its first birthday with a relaunch event on August 29. Owner Vinnie Stevenson announces a permanent name change to ‘Hatters’ to reflect local affection. The venue will feature refreshed interiors, a new cocktail menu, live music, and events, emphasizing community ties and…
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Continue reading →: COCKTAILS AHOY! MANCHESTER’S FIRST EVER RUM WEEK IS HERECOCKTAILS AHOY! MANCHESTER’S FIRST EVER RUM WEEK IS HERE
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Continue reading →: Food Tourist:- Cosmo Manchester ReviewedA review of Cosmo Buffet restaurant Manchester
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Continue reading →: Nuet Review – Could Aquavit Be The Next Drinks SensationA review of Nuet Aquavit
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Continue reading →: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House in Cumbria is The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay 2025 winner in the NorthwestGilpin Hotel named best place to stay in the North West
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Continue reading →: Martlet Kitchen: Perfect Sunday Lunch in RochdaleNestled in the charming town of Rochdale, within the stunning Town Hall, sits Martlet Kitchen. Amongst other delights, Martlet Kitchen offers a set menu Sunday lunch experience, which I just needed to go and check out. As you walk through the historical town hall, with its high wooden beams and…
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Continue reading →: The Sparrows: Great Food, Service Needs AttentionA review of The Sparrows Manchester
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