Tony Blair wanted Wimbledon FC to become Belfast United
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair was keen on an idea to relocate then-Premier League football side Wimbledon FC to Belfast in the late 1990s.
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Can Brailsford mastermind new cycle of success at Manchester United?
Amidst the euphoria of Manchester United's stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday, one figure sat calmly in the Old Trafford stands processing what had just occurred.
UK’s 'brightest' Chinese New Year celebrations are set to return to Manchester including legendary dragon parade
Thousands of red lanterns, live performances, food stalls and a dragon parade are just some of the ways Manchester will mark Chinese New Year in 2024. The annual event will return to the city in February, welcoming in the Year of the Dragon.
Wetherspoons announces January food and drink sale with pints from just £1.99
Pub chain Wetherspoons has announced it is slashing the price of drinks in its January sale - with pints for just £1.99.
Rick Stein reveals his favourite places to eat in the UK... and one is right here in Manchester
Chef, restaurateur and food writer Rick Stein has been a firm fixture on television screens for decades. He's travelled the world in search of some of the finest cuisines, and at home he's established his own restaurant empire - most notably in Cornwall and the South of England - while also fronting numerous cookery shows and penning countless cookbooks.
The new £250million 'fully walkable neighbourhood' being tipped to transform Greater Manchester town centre forever
Residents in Stockport will be able to have their say for the first time on plans for a new 'fully walkable neighbourhood' in the town centre.
LIVE: Greater Manchester town battered by 'localised tornado' as major incident declared and police plead with public to avoid the area - latest updates
Tameside residents were forced to evacuate their homes overnight as a 'localised tornado' caused 'significant damage' in the area.
Helen Flanagan sparks concern among fans as she jets off to Bali after 'weird' Christmas
Helen Flanagan has sparked concern among fans after being seen in the airport. The actress has ditched the UK with her three children and a pal after admitting to experiencing a 'weird' Christmas this year.