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‘Huge differences in caffeine’ found in coffee at Greggs, Costa, Pret, Starbucks and Caffe Nero

One had five times more caffeine in their cappuccino than one of the other brands → Read More

'I thought I was tired from being a a busy working mum. The real reason was devastating'

A primary school headteacher diagnosed with an incurable cancer is writing diaries to her young children to help bring them comfort when they grow up. Alex Jamieson, 39, was told she was expected to have just 14 months left to live when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer after initially suspecting she had Crohn's disease. The mum-of-two, who is originally from York but moved to Stockport after… → Read More

'I started cleaning trainers when I lost my job

Veteran Steven Spence breathes life back into old trainers and produces custom designs for special memories → Read More

'I have to wear nappies on nights out because of my rare condition'

Rachel Winnard's extremely rare condition has seen her limbs lock into place over the years - she now can't be left alone → Read More

ITV Coronation Street: Off-screen life of Izzy Armstrong star Cherylee Houston

Cherylee Houston first hit the cobbles more than a decade ago → Read More

The Greater Manchester areas where house prices have risen the most

Property prices in one neighbourhood rose by an average of £397 a day last year → Read More

Inside the cottage for sale with a deer park on its doorstep

The 18th-century home has a glorious garden - and a National Trust estate for a neighbour → Read More

"You'll think you're abroad": The tranquil beach two hours from Manchester with panoramic views of mountains

"You will think you are abroad; it's a beautiful little place" → Read More

'I didn't marry my wife knowing I was gay. It cost me my job'

“I just thought everyone thought Zac Efron was hot, why wouldn’t they?" → Read More

The stunning village an hour from Manchester with a starring role on TV

It’s also home to Great Britain’s largest canal tunnel → Read More

‘It's eating me up inside': Mum separated from her daughter by 8,000 miles

“Every weekend I would visit the park to hear the noise of kids playing, laughing, giggling. Thinking of my daughter, I would question, ‘maybe she’s this high’. It was eating me up inside" → Read More

'I packed in my job to brew my own booze

Jake Filson is now his own boss - seeing people enjoy his work → Read More

Asda worker praised by shoppers after 'hitting' toddler to save his life

An Asda employee has been applauded by customers for saving a little boy's life. The checkout worker stopped a toddler from choking on a gummy sweet by hitting his back multiple times. The distressing incident took place in the Farnworth store in Bolton, when the boy, aged around two to three-years-old, had been shopping with his mum and got a gummy snake sweet he had brought into the… → Read More

'I'm a single dad of a disabled daughter... families like mine are forgotten'

“If I was a disabled person myself, I would have walked away and said ‘forget it’, but it’s my daughter and I couldn’t let it go... I am her voice, I have got to fight and battle for her" → Read More

Manchester footballers' summer of love as wedding bells ring for stars

We're well into wedding season and it's no exception for Manchester's big-name footballers → Read More

'I didn't think anyone would want to stay here

Landlord Daniel Bellamy initially wasn't sure how much of a hit it would be on a residential street. However concerns have been raised over the potential impact the popularity of short-term lets can have on neighbourhoods → Read More

'I work 80% of my hours for 100% pay'

Andrew Rose and his team now only work four days a week as part of the world's biggest trial into the reduced work pattern → Read More

The Stockport night out that is like going to a festival with live music and food trucks

The event sees between 3,000 to 5,000 revellers descend on Stockport's Old Town → Read More

Mum who almost capsized boat on holiday loses 14 STONE with shopping trick

Rachel Mellor says being put on a diet at just six-years-old triggered an unhealthy relationship with food → Read More

Seven scenic Lake District walks where you can camp nearby

From easy to hard, there are a number of hikes in the Lakes offering stunning views → Read More