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Manchester still ahead for IVF (Manchester Evening News)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:29:12 GMT

THIRTY years on from the first IVF birth, Greater Manchester is still leading the way for the fertility treatment.

Source : Manchester Evening News (subscribe)

(What Happened) Last Night at Sankeys w/ Moby. (manchester clubbing)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:17:00 GMT

Moby celebrates the recent release of his album with a gig at Sankeys. 'Last Night' launched back in May, and the bald one is embarking on a club tour to promote it (The album has receive mostly positive reviews, with Rolling Stone giving it four stars our of five).It's been almost ten years since he last DJed in Manchester and expect an eclectic set....forget all that stuff about Moby being a tree...

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Explore : Greater Manchester, Lifestyle, Nightlife

Account Win: A MIDAS Touch for PushON (PushONline Marketing)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:43:44 GMT

Since mid-1990s, MIDAS has been propelling Manchester to its present heights. The city’s own inward investment agency that grew steadily to embrace the whole of Greater Manchester is committed to securing significant levels of investment and employment for the region. With Manchester now being a home to over 2,000 foreign owned companies including Adidas, [...]

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Hot Tub Fun at Great John (manchester clubbing)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:31:00 GMT

The Great John Street Hotel is throwing a hot tub party this Sunday (13th July) The 'rooftop playground' isn't usually open to the public, but this Sunday you can relax in the huge hot tub, and look out over Manchester with food, drink and music provided. The price (£18) includes food from the BBQ and a cocktail on arrival, the event starts at 2pm with food from 3pm to 5pm. Tickets are limited, so...

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Manchester Recession Watch: Luxury hotels slash rates. (manchester clubbing)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:21:00 GMT

Crains posted an excellent article today, on how a 'price war' between Manchester hotels has led to savings of up to £500 per stay. The business newspaper got a 'mystery shopper' to speak to eleven hotels, including the Lowry and the Radisson, with the aim of finding the best room rate. Cheaper rooms weren't the only thing on offer, as the hotels fell overthemselves to offer free upgrades, free breakfast...

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Spectrum and Naughty Panda (manchester clubbing)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:44:00 GMT

Area51's Fridays are changing, with new night Naughty Panda launching last month and Spectrum starting this Friday (11th July) with DJs Pete Gooding, Dave Bennet, Davy Kidd and John Cotton, plus Subsound vs K'fuffle. This month Naughty Panda (18th July) has Alister Whitehead headlining, whilst Kissdafunk continue to take over the first Friday of each month (Feat: Rob Tissera) with Filth bringing The...

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Explore : Greater Manchester, Lifestyle, Nightlife

Weeping Willows (Nee Naw)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:43:46 GMT

The call on our screen was from Greater Manchester Ambulance Service, and there was a lot of detail crammed into a short space. “30yof ? ‘mental breakdown’. Has just had daughter taken away from her. ? suicidal. Sister in Manchester concerned for her safety. Sent text saying ‘goodbye’. Patient’s name Anna, sister’s name Jenny.” A lot of [...]

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Bonkers Car Park Plan (Cllr Iain Lindley's Diary)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:37:35 GMT

The front page story in today’s Manchester Evening News shows exactly whose interests Greater Manchester’s Labour Councillors put first - and it certainly isn’t the people they are elected to serve: PRO-CONGESTION charge councillors are planning to build themselves a private underground car park in the city centre. Senior Labour councillors - who are backing the toll in exchange for [...]...

Source : Cllr Iain Lindley's Diary (subscribe)

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Property bargain hunters: City Lofts apartments to go under the hammer. (manchester clubbing)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:26:00 GMT

Crains is reporting that City Lofts, the developers behind the 'party pads' in Salford Quays, are experiencing some financial difficulties. Since they're struggling to sell the remaining apartments, they're releasing around 250 apartments to auction, so that they can be sold on...potentially for a lot less than they're worth (or at least a lot less than the list price). Allsops , the specialist property...

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Free Krispy Kreme Donuts (manchester clubbing)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:42:00 GMT

What could be better than a free donut? A free 'Summer Fruits' donut, with the implication that the free donut is also healthy. It's probably only marginally better for you than a standard donut, but you can't moan as it's completely free! Print out the image below and take it to your local Krispy Kreme (Either at Trafford Park or the Piccadilly Branch ) Whathappenedlastnight Manchester

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Go Camping with That Amazing Thing (manchester clubbing)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:24:00 GMT

Summer’s here and with a festival happening almost every weekend it’s looking to be a busy one! This year Manchester's festival calendar looks a little slim, but the boys behind That Amazing Thing! are taking a load of Mancs up to Cumbria (on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July) for their sixth annual camping trip. For those unaware of the Manchester promotions group, That Amazing Thing! formed in 2000...

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Manchester Craft Mafia Cordially Invites You (Indie Quarter Blog)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:09:00 GMT

Manchester Craft Mafia is a group of crafty businesses dedicated to supporting and sharing a creative, maverick spirit of crafting in Manchester, Greater Manchester and beyond. They’re craft and proud and looking for new members. There are a number of benefits of joining the group, including promotion through their website and press releases, supplier discounts, member [...]

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GMPTE chooses Thales for tram expansion (The engineer)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:06:49 GMT

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) has awarded the M-PACT-Thales consortium a contract for electromechanical systems for the Manchester tramway extension

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Hospitals fail hygiene tests (Manchester Evening News)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:31:26 GMT

THREE NHS trusts in Greater Manchester - Trafford, Manchester and Stockport - have been criticised for failing hygiene standards.

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Water Pipeline Link-Up for Liverpool and Manchester ; Pounds 125m Scheme is Water Firm's Biggest Project (Red Orbit )

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:19 GMT

By BEN SCHOFIELD WATER giant United Utilities (UU) are planning a 33-mile pipeline linking Liverpool and Greater Manchester. The company is in talks with more than 200 landowners and the eight councils along the proposed route.

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HUGE News in Clubland (manchester clubbing)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:54:00 GMT

Something huge, and highly important is coming up in Manchester. Yes, it's the return of the Warehouse Project! And the confirmed dates are 26th September to the 1st January 2009. I had a chance meeting with promoter Sam earlier this year, and he mentioned that they were looking to expand the Store Street venue (beneath Piccadilly Station) to two rooms, with - potentially - double the number of acts...

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Ithaca's first event (manchester clubbing)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:04:00 GMT

Ithaca , the restaurant that definitely isn't a bar, or a nightclub, is putting on a regular Saturday night event (for food lovers'). This "very, very exclusive" event is secret, and has a closed guest list that's invitation only. The list is also screened, and you have to be 'pretty' to get in. Finally, when you enter the building, you will be picked up by your ankles and shaken, to see if enough...

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£125m water pipeline scheme to link Liverpool with Manchester (icLiverpool)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

WATER giant United Utilities (UU) are planning a 33-mile pipeline linking Liverpool and Greater Manchester.

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Manchester Shooting: Girl, 16, Shot In Head And Man, 19, Arrested (Sky News)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:40:44 GMT

A 16-year-old girl has been shot in the head and another teenager has been arrested by Greater Manchester police.

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Manchester Fathers Day (manchester clubbing)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:08:00 GMT

Ah, Fathers Day. One of the three times in the year (the others being his birthday and Christmas) when you have to try and remember what your Dad’s favourite chocolates are or work out if you really think he wants another pair of novelty cufflinks/jumper he’ll never wear/’comedy’ mug/the latest executive toy/some golf balls (delete as appropriate). The posh eateries down at Spinningfields, Manchester’s...

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