Supermarket is now cheaper than Aldi in weekly shopping comparison

When Ahmad Alaswad opened his shop on one of north Manchester's busiest high streets, he had high hopes of it becoming a success.

For many the Maldives are a dream holiday destination, with pristine, white sandy beaches and picturesque wooden huts hanging over the sea. Known for its luxury resorts, the archipelago in the Indian Ocean is a favourite with the rich and famous.

Later this week, Castlefield Bowl will welcome thousands of music fans for the 2023 edition of Sounds of the City. Every year, the open-air music series brings together some of the biggest names in rock, indie and pop - and this year is no exception.

Pop superstar Lewis Capaldi has made an emotional announcement to fans cancelling ALL touring commitments for the "foreseeable future" to get his "mental and physical health in order". Lewis performed at Glastonbury at the weekend and was hailed "brave" for battling through with voice issues and supported by the crowds.

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The importance of the railway station in the history of the Stockport suburb of Cheadle Hulme should not be underestimated. Its arrival in the mid-19th Century set into motion the village’s transformation from a collection of small hamlets into a suburb of nearly 30,000.

Swiss roll, cream roll, roll cake, whatever you want to call it, there are all kinds of flavours these days.

The home of north American comfort food in Manchester never fails to deliver when it comes to serving up the most mouth watering and delicious dishes to tuck into - and the Mate Dates platters are no exception.

One of Manchester's most mistreated inner-city areas, once plagued with fly-tipping and ‘anti-social activity’, has undergone a startling transformation.

Greater Manchester supermarkets are bringing in increasing measures to deter shoplifters - but many shoppers are unhappy about it.

When Zykiah Ditchett received a car valeting kit for Christmas, the teenager had no idea it would kickstart his dream career.

A tropical island beach with white sand and crystal clear water is a dream summer destination for many. But while it would be nice to go on holiday to the Caribbean or the Maldives, they do involve uncomfortable long-haul flights and expensive tickets.

A couple from Manchester say they are now living 'like millionaires' after selling their three-bed home and buying a village in France instead. Liz and David Murphy sold their semi-detached property for £400,000 and bought a historic rural hamlet in south west France for the same price.

With house prices continuing to rise amid the cost of living crisis, househunters who are in search for an affordable home may be finding it difficult. According to Rightmove, the average price of a home across Greater Manchester is currently £260,200, which has jumped up in the last month alone.

'Posh' supermarket Waitrose has issued a message to all customers. It comes a day after the Manchester Evening News found Lidl to be the cheapest supermarket for a sixth consecutive month in a weekly price comparison of eight grocery essentials.

The humble Victoria sponge is quite probably the most quintessential British cake.

Jaden Adams knew he identified as a boy long before he understood what the word transgender meant.

With households having faced relentless price rises with their food shop, there's one store that has been the cheapest for basics since January.

When Jason Williams decided to turn the balcony of his 18th-floor apartment into an incredible garden, he never dreamed of exhibiting his work at the RHS Flower Show.

Beauty buffs are showering praise on a budget £15 anti-ageing serum that plumps the skin and helps to reduce wrinkles. The 'Botox in a bottle' serum has been hailed 'magic' by those who have tried it, and it promises to plump fine lines and blur the look of wrinkles.