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Chester Zoo is opening safari lodges for visitors to watch giraffes from their rooms
Chester Zoo
Some of the lodges will overlook the lake, while others will overlook a savannah-style enclosure complete with roaming giraffes
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Families on Universal Credit can get free or cheap tickets for days out at these attractions
Manchester Family
Parents can get discounted zoo, museum, RHS Garden tickets and more
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McDonald's removes iconic feature from Happy Meal boxes for first time ever
McDonald's
The fast food chain is removing the smile from its Happy Meal boxes for the first time ever to encourage children to talk about their emotions
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David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Lionel Messi celebrated in ‘heroic’ new exhibition at National Football Museum
Football
"Football means so much to me. Like so many, it is more than just a game to me."
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SATs have started, see if you can answer these questions for 10 year olds
Education
Primary school pupils in Year 2 and Year 6 are sitting the tests this month
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Parents angry after driving miles to outdoor splash park to find it closed
Manchester Family
Families were left disappointed when they arrived at the park with children ready for some water fun
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Blue Peter and CBeebies presenters to launch Book Club Live with free family event in Manchester
Manchester Family
The Blue Peter Book Club Badge Trail is also launching for the summer
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The Manchester hotel where kids eat free at Gino D'Acampo and you can even take your dog
Manchester Family
A brand new Gino's has opened inside the family-friendly hotel
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Supermarket that used to be 'most expensive' now cheaper than Aldi and Lidl for these shopping essentials
Cost of living
It had previously been among the most expensive of the supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda
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The Manchester Airport play park perfect for a picnic where kids can watch planes take off
Manchester Airport
Families can also climb aboard aircraft at the visitor park
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The coastal holiday park with pools, a fishing lake and crazy golf two-and-a-half hours from Manchester
Manchester Family
It's ideal for families looking for a short break this May half term
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'SATs are just a tiny glimpse of who you really are': Heartwarming poem to pupils goes viral
Education
Parents have been sharing the verses which remind children that tests aren't a true measure of their worth
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The hidden café serving up incredible pancakes with queues down the street
Manchester Family
It's not the only business booming in the former mining town
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You can get a disposable BBQ from Asda, The Range, B&M, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more - here's where's cheapest
Shopping
With a weekend of warm weather planned, many households will be firing up the barbie
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Tesco axes aisle from hundreds of stores after teaming up with big brand
Shopping
It comes after a successful year-long trial in 35 of its large supermarkets
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Award-winning Greater Manchester farm has its own hot tub holiday cottage with VIP access to animals
Manchester Family
The owners wanted to offer fans of the farm something extra special
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'I'm a mum of two - I found a way to get a free day at Alton Towers for my family'
Manchester Family
It gives you so much extra time to enjoy the theme park
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Adults fail around 50% of SATs tests, see if you can answer these questions for primary school children
Education
Pupils in key stages one and two are sitting the tests this month
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Things to do with the kids this May half term 2024 across Greater Manchester
Manchester Family
There's something for everyone over the school break
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M&S is giving out free Panini football stickers to collect for UEFA EURO 2024
Marks & Spencer
The retailer has teamed up with the sticker album company this summer
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School built on site of demolished Manchester landmark celebrates 'outstanding' Ofsted rating
Education
The school opened in 2021, but moved to a purpose-built site last year
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Families can get cheap tickets to Gulliver's World by taking along one thing
Manchester Family
The discounted weekend tickets can be booked online
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Dinosaurs are taking over Heaton Park this summer
Manchester Family
The event will feature 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, a Dino Dig Pit and more
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Bents launches Wonka themed afternoon tea for May half term
Manchester Family
There'll be jellybean scones with popping candy, bubblegum and strawberry cake and a whole lot more
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'Why I'm not keen to return to this Greek island visited by thousands of Brits'
It is one of the most beautiful islands in the world - but its popularity has come at a cost, Victoria Chessum writes
The historic family-run pub in Greater Manchester loved by Kelvin Fletcher that's just been given top award
Pubs and bars
The pub, which dates back to 1837, was celebrated for its 'hard work' transforming the venue since the pandemic
Stacey Solomon inspired my £15 IKEA buy and I should have done it years ago
Shopping
It's made me feel so much better knowing it's all organised
'Completely out of our control': Popular Greater Manchester bakery announces closure, but tells customers 'fear not'
Manchester City Centre
Owners announced the news of the bakery's closure with 'a heavy heart' last night
UK's biggest Korean supermarket to open huge superstore in Arndale - with free VIP bags to first 500 customers
Manchester Arndale
The supermarket will replace the H&M store in the Arndale
Spinningfields
Subway to give out thousands of footlong treats at one Manchester location this week
Thousands of footlong cookies, churros and wraps are being handed out for free on Thursday
Enormous queue down Deansgate for free steak at new restaurant
Deansgate
"Free steak is free steak so we thought it was worth the queue"
Taylor Swift fans can still buy standing tickets for August UK Eras Tour dates
Music & Nightlife
Fans of Taylor Swift still have the chance to get their hands on tickets to the star's final UK Eras Tour shows at Wembley Stadium next month
Expert issues £100k fine warning to anyone with smart doorbells or CCTV cameras
Money
Homeowners who have smart doorbells or CCTV at home, stating they could face a potential £100,000 penalty
The park full of activities that families flock to for plane spotting without having to visit Manchester Airport
Manchester Family
It's full of activities including a pirate ship, a BMX track and pitch and putt
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Jay Slater's mum issues devastating statement about beloved son who had 'whole life ahead of him'
'Words cannot describe the pain and agony we are experiencing. He is our beautiful boy with his whole life ahead of him and we just want to find him'
Man United transfer rage as thousands sign petition against move
Manchester United Transfer News
Manchester United are interested in Matthijs de Ligt, but thousands of fans do not want the Netherlands international to move to Old Trafford this summer.
'Drastic waste' - Dan Ashworth hint about how Manchester United recruitment will change
Manchester United Transfer News
Man Utd have a new sporting director after Dan Ashworth started work this week and he has already explained his approach to recruitment.
Family's horror Greek island holiday as they're forced to flee hotel
Oldham
Sarah and Mark Shaw were among thousands forced to evacuate their hotels in Kos after wildfires
Woman caught with 30 kilos of cannabis at Manchester Airport avoids jail
Manchester Airport
Monique Zollner, 21, was handed a suspended sentence
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Vicky Pattison issues health update following 'scary' hospital stay ahead of wedding
The former Geordie Shore star confirmed she'd been admitted to hospital following a worrying A&E dash
Missing Jay Slater in Tenerife LIVE updates after mum issues devastating new statement
Lancashire
The Lancashire teenager has been missing on the Spanish island since June 17
Fears of ‘immense pressure’ on class sizes in Bolton if VAT placed on private school fees
Bolton Council
Bolton Council debated Labour's possible tax change which could affect Bolton School, one of the largest independent day schools in the country
UKLASH launches £16 plumper lips solution that gives 'filler-like results' instantly
Beauty
"I now love my lips. This product is amazing. You can feel it but it does not sting as much as usual lip plumpers. It is not greasy and it shines all day. Love it"
Unusual symptoms could be a red flag of illness up to 9% suffer from
Health
Left untreated it can be fatal, but surgery will resolve the problem if caught early enough