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Harwood-Bellis transfer Bolton move, Southampton Benfica blow
Bolton News

Harwood-Bellis transfer: Bolton move, Southampton Benfica blow 2026

Key Points Bolton (Manchester Mirror) August 17, 2026…

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Police seek 34-year-old man linked to Trafford
Trafford News

Police seek 34-year-old man linked to Trafford 2026

Key Points Trafford Police (Manchester Mirror) August 17,…

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Rochdale Reveals Plans for New Lower Place Play Area
Rochdale News

Rochdale Reveals Plans for New Lower Place Play Area 2026

Key Points Rochdale (Manchester Mirror) August 17, 2026…

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Oldham Building Firm Hit With £35k Fine Over Safety Breach
Oldham News

Oldham Building Firm Hit With £35k Fine Over Safety Breach 2026

Key Points Oldham (Manchester Mirror) August 17, 2026…

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Manchester Reveals New Vision for Piccadilly Gardens
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Manchester Reveals New Vision for Piccadilly Gardens 2026

Key Points Manchester (Manchester Mirror) August 17, 2026,…

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Stockport Approves Willmott Dixon School Rebuild Plan
Stockport News

Stockport Council Approves Willmott Dixon’s £50m School Rebuild Plan 2026

Key Points Stockport (Manchester Mirror) August 17, 2026…

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Amazon Delivery Van Pursuit Across Greater Manchester Ends
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Amazon Delivery Van Pursuit Across Greater Manchester Ends 2026

Key Points Manchester (Manchester Mirror) August 15, 2026…

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Wigan Memories The Stories That Made Headlines 10 Years Ago
Wigan News

Wigan Memories: The Stories That Made Headlines 2026

Key Points Wigan (Manchester Mirror) August 15, 2026…

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Wigan Warriors 44-0 York Eight-try rout at Edge Hall 2026
Wigan News

Wigan Warriors 44-0 York: Eight-try rout at Edge Hall 2026

Key Points Wigan (Manchester Mirror) August 15, 2026…

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Five Stockport jobs now Aldi, Berretto Lounge and more
Stockport News

Five Stockport jobs now: Aldi, Berretto Lounge and more 2026

Key Points Stockport (Manchester Mirror) August 15, 2026…

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Oldham Selected for Baton of Hope National Tour
Oldham News

Oldham Selected for Baton of Hope National Tour 2026

Key Points Oldham (Manchester Mirror) August 15, 2026…

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Kavanagh Strikes Twice as Oldham Beat Relegated Port Vale
Oldham News

Kavanagh Strikes Twice as Oldham Beat Relegated Port Vale 2026

Key Points Oldham (Manchester Mirror) August 15, 2026…

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Pop-up markets plan for Manchester high streets takes shape
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Pop-up markets plan for Manchester high streets takes shape 2026

Key Points Manchester (Manchester Mirror) August 15, 2026…

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Manchester Outreach Group Fines Spark Council Defence 2026
Manchester Council News

Manchester Outreach Group Fines Spark Council Defence 2026

Key Points Manchester Council (Manchester Mirror) August 15,…

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Seven more Rochdale schools join free breakfast clubs programme
Rochdale News

Seven more Rochdale schools join free breakfast clubs programme 2026

Key Points Rochdale (Manchester Mirror) August 13, 2026…

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Free Family Day Festival Arrives in Stockport This Weekend
Stockport News

Free Family Day Festival Arrives in Stockport This Weekend 2026

Key Points Stockport (Manchester Mirror) August 13, 2026…

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Suitsupply to Open at Trafford Centre Manchester
Trafford News

Suitsupply to Open at Trafford Centre Manchester 2026

Key Points Trafford (Manchester Mirror) August 13, 2026…

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Wigan Athletic in Line for Windfall as Leeds Transfer Nears
Wigan News

Wigan Athletic in Line for Windfall as Leeds Transfer Nears 2026

Key Points Wigan (Manchester Mirror) August 13, 2026…

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Salford Quays incident: Trafford Road closed as police, fire and ambulance attend welfare concern; latest updates on closures and response.
Salford Quays News

Major Incident Near Salford Quays Forces Trafford Road Closure 2026

Key Points Salford Quays (Manchester Mirror) August 13,…

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As the UK prepares for the most mesmerizing celestial event of the year, on Wednesday 12th August 2026 the moon will be awaiting its passage to conceal the sun for a short period of time. The solar eclipse taking place will start from 6:00pm and will peak at 7:00pm. Depending on the location in which UK nationals will be overlooking the event, it may last until 8:00pm. There will be a few prime locations within the Manchester area in which locals will be able to enter free of charge to capture the eclipse taking place. Located within the Fallowfield area, Platt Fields Park on Grangethorpe Road will be the best area to observe in absolute safety due to the vast scale of land measuring up to 170 acres, making it one of the largest public parks in Manchester. A little more regarding the eclipse; on the 12th August 2026, the solar eclipse will be the most profound partial eclipse visible in the UK since 1999. Those that are looking to observe should plan ahead and aim for a low western horizon view as it will provide the best coverage of the event. Although the eclipse will be a partial coverage, there will still be a substantial fading of daylight paired with a sliver of crescent sun peaking through. It will be an event so breathtaking, nationals will not want to miss but savour the upcoming astronomical phenomenon. Although it is will be a spectacular event to oversee, safety precautions must be put into place by all individuals participating. You must: Wear certified ISO eclipse glasses at all times during the eclipse. Refrain from using ordinary sunglasses, binoculars or telescopes without authentic solar filter. For alternate viewings you can use pinhole projectors or the projection method which will allow for a sound observation with any direct eye exposure. For the projection method you will need the following and will take only a matter of minutes: Two pieces of cardboard One pin Start by injecting a small hole on one piece of cardboard which will be facing the sun. Then with the second piece of cardboard, it should be placed in front of your person to capture the projected image. A projection of the eclipse can be looked at on the screen and not by looking the sun itself. This method is proved to be safe if you haven’t the reliable resources to watch the eclipse head on. The upcoming event is one locals will not want to miss. Whilst watching from home can be just as exciting for all, observing the captivating event as a community can feel just as special. As people will make their way to their local parks to experience the event with friends and family, it will be an event that will be spoken about for years to come. During the heatwaves taken place in 2026, this eclipse will be the perfect way to bid farewell to what has been a relaxing and an eventful summer for all that have made the most of it.
Local Manchester News

What to expect during the 2026 Solar Eclipse

As the UK prepares for the most mesmerizing…

By Rabya Sehar Iqbal
Manchester Gentrification
Local Manchester News

‘London of the North’: How has the gentrification of Manchester led to local displacement?

Manchester stands as one of the most historically…

By Summer Greaves
Sale property closed after months of drugs and violence
Sale News

Sale property closed after months of drugs and violence, Manchester 2026

Key Points Sale (Manchester Mirror) August 11, 2026…

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Two Major Retailers to Close Stores in Altrincham
Altrincham News

Two Major Retailers to Close Stores in Altrincham 2026

Key Points Altrincham (Manchester Mirror) August 10, 2026…

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Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Seized in Bury Council Operation
Bury News

Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Seized in Bury Council Operation 2026

Key Points: Bury (Manchester Mirror) August 10, 2026…

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154-Year-Old Fire Alarm System Retired in Manchester
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154-Year-Old Fire Alarm System Retired in Manchester 2026

Key Points Manchester (Manchester Mirror) August 10, 2026…

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Bristol Airport Closure Leaves Manchester Holidaymakers Stranded
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Bristol Airport Closure Leaves Manchester Holidaymakers 2026

Key Points Manchester (Manchester Mirror) August 10, 2026…

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10 years of Caramello
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10 years of Caramello

Located within the heart of Didsbury Village, Caramello…

By Rabya Sehar Iqbal
Local Manchester News

Five New Neighbourhoods Planned for Manchester’s Fallowfield 2026

Key Points Fallowfield (Manchester Mirror) August 8, 2026…

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Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers Match Preview
Rochdale News

Bradford City vs Rochdale: Carabao Cup First-Round Guide 2026

Key Points Rochdale https://manchestermirror.co.uk/local/rochdale/(Manchester Mirror) August 2026 - Bradford…

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Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers Match Preview
Stockport News

Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers: Match Preview 2026

Key Points Stockport (Manchester Mirror) August 08, 2026…

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Lowest fuel prices in Greater Manchester Costco Stretford 2026
Stretford News

Lowest fuel prices in Greater Manchester: Costco Stretford 2026

Key Points Stretford (Manchester Mirror) August 08, 2026…

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New Food Hygiene Ratings Released for Trafford Businesses
Trafford News

New Food Hygiene Ratings Released for Trafford Businesses 2026

Key Points Trafford (Manchester Mirror) August 8, 2026…

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Salford take Swinton clash to Wigan in double-header
Wigan News

Salford take Swinton clash to Wigan in double-header 2026

Key Points Wigan (Manchester Mirror) August 08, 2026…

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Brian Eno’s Music for Airports Lands at Manchester Airport
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Brian Eno’s Music for Airports Lands at Manchester Airport 2026

Key Points Manchester (Manchester Mirror) August 08, 2026…

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Stockport Weir Mill launch set to showcase new neighbourhood
Stockport News

Stockport Weir Mill launch set to showcase new neighbourhood 2026

Key Points Stockport (Manchester Mirror) August 07, 2026…

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New Starbucks Opens Near Rochdale Infirmary
Rochdale News

New Starbucks Opens Near Rochdale Infirmary 2026

Key Points Rochdale (Manchester Mirror) August 07, 2026…

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Wigan Council Demands Urgent Transport Upgrades
Wigan News

Wigan Council Demands Urgent Transport Upgrades for Leigh 2026

Key Points Wigan (Manchester Mirror) August 07, 2026…

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Bury North Set for Wider NHS Mental Health Support
Bury News

Bury North Set for Wider NHS Mental Health Support 2026

Key Points: Bury (Manchester Mirror) August 07, 2026…

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Manchester Building Contest Enters Final Nomination Days 2026
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Manchester Building Contest Enters Final Nomination Days 2026

Key Points Manchester (Manchester Mirror) August 7, 2026…

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Jon Matthews Reveals Plans for 17-Storey Manchester Tower
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Jon Matthews Reveals Plans for 17-Storey Manchester Tower 2026

Key Points Manchester (Manchester Mirror) August 7, 2026:…

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