BBC drama’s controversial ‘grim reality’ set in fictional Greater Manchester town
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Where Brookside’s The Grants are now as iconic soap to make special return
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Where The Bill stars are now – 15 years after final episode aired
From tragic death to pop star children and real life criminal catching heroicsHit ITV police drama The Bill…
What actually goes on in the mystery M60 ‘control tower’ passed by thousands of drivers every day
“Is it a tower for spies to watch over you?”Denton Rock advertising tower and KFC next to the…
10 great Manchester city centre buildings gone forever
Too many of Manchester’s architectural gems are sadly no longer part of the city’s landscapeMany examples of great…
New Social Media Apps Are Racing to Recapture the ‘Old Internet’
Relics of the “old internet” are respawning in new social media startups. Myspace’s profiles, Tumblr’s vibes, StumbleUpon’s spontaneity,…
Brookside’s lost ‘spin off’ shows as soap to make special return
Many Brookie fans will remember themBrookside’s Jamie and Tracy star in a spin off series (Image: Mirrorpix) Legendary…
Where Brookside’s The Corkhills are now as iconic soap to make special return
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Hidden details most people miss on Pier Head Beatles statues
Sculptor Andy Edwards infused each Beatle with subtle detailsThe Beatles statues at the Pier Head.(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool…
‘Best headteacher’ who will be ‘truly missed’ retires after 35 years
Jan Davies has been at the same school since 1990Jan Davies started at the school in 1990(Image: Photo…
This supermarket staple brand now own Liverpool’s most famous landmark
It started from humble beginnings in our cityThe Royal Liver Building on the Liverpool waterfront(Image: Photo by Colin…
Moment Anthea Turner burst into flames on live Manchester kids’ TV show
WARNING: Video of the moment a stunt went terribly wrong during a live broadcast from Manchester 17:51, 20…