Articles for : Manchester
United Kingdom
TRANSPORT
New Rail Plan Promises Major Upgrades for Northern England
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A £45bn plan aims to upgrade rail services in Northern England, promising economic boosts. Construction starts after 2030.
United Kingdom
ECONOMY
UK's Co-op Groups in Talks to Merge, Potentially Creating a Larger Retail Giant
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Two major UK retail cooperatives, Co-op Group and Southern Co-op, are discussing a potential merger that could combine millions of members and hundreds of stores.
China
CULTURE
German
Ai Weiwei Plans "Monumental" Manchester Exhibition
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Ai Weiwei’s first major northern England show will explore British imperialism and Chinese-British ties, promising a large-scale artistic statement.
UK
SPORT
Two-Year-Old Jude Owens Breaks World Records in Snooker and Pool
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Manchester’s Jude Owens, just two years old, has become a double Guinness World Record holder for his incredible snooker and pool skills, inspiring fans worldwide.