A former Greater Manchester Police officer's behaviour has been described as 'extremely odd' after she kept her uniform and some equipment when she was resigned from the force.
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There’s nothing quite like recharging your batteries with an escape to the countryside and waking up to breathtaking views of rolling green fields. With warmer and brighter months ahead, many of us will be planning rural getaways in the coming weeks, and, while camping is a popular way to reconnect with nature it’s not for everyone - especially for those who like their home comforts.
If you’re someone who likes the idea of immersing yourself in the countryside yet can’t face a night under nylon, glamping is a great way forward. It still provides all the fun of camping, but with a touch of luxury.
Just a stone’s throw from Greater Manchester - but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city - Rossendale Holiday Cottages is a glamping site nestled in the gorgeous Rossendale Valley on the edge of the Pennine moors. As well as a stunning location, it even boasts celebrity connections
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Ex-Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell, who played Steve McDonald’s daughter Emma Brooker, has enjoyed a stay there, while the site has also served as a location for several glamorous photoshoots. Singer Nick Jonas starred in a designer photoshoot there in 2020 and Bollywood star Harshvardhan Rane shot a promotional campaign at the site with BMW.
It first opened in 2014 with just three holiday cottages, and it has since expanded to include lodges, glamping pods, cottages and motorhome pitches giving guests plenty of options when it comes to their stay. The glamping pods and particularly great if you want the experience of camping without the hassle.
The wooden pods have comfy beds with a TV and a mini fridge, with toilet
A former Greater Manchester Police officer's behaviour has been described as 'extremely odd' after she kept her uniform and some equipment when she was resigned from the force.
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A mix of showers and sunshine are forecast in Greater Manchester today.
Andy Burnham hit back at criticism of his record on policing at hustings hosted by the Manchester Evening News today (April 18). The Labour mayor who is hoping to be re-elected for a third term next month clashed with other candidates when quizzed about Greater Manchester Police.
A picturesque village in the Peak District will hold its popular food festival once more this May with more than 50 stalls selling local products and tasty treats. Tideswell will host the 13th edition of the annual festival, which will see the streets of the village taken over for one day only.
Now that the days are longer and brighter it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore the beautiful landscapes we have right on our doorstep. We’re spoilt for choice in Greater Manchester with miles upon miles of gorgeous countryside to visit nearby.
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Greater Manchester has woken up to a sunny Saturday morning as we enter the Easter weekend.
If you’re stuck for what to do over the Easter bank holiday weekend then a road trip might just be the answer. Luckily for us the best place for a road trip in the UK is within easy reach of Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester councils have announced their plans for rubbish collections and recycling centre opening times over the Easter bank holiday weekend. With Good Friday and Easter Monday upon us, changes to waste and recycling pick up schedules are sometimes made.
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