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Top 9: Manchester influenced songs

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 Here are nine influential songs and artists associated with Greater Manchester They have all left a significant mark on Manchester's music industry: "Wonderwall" by Oasis This song, released in 1995 by Oasis had become a global anthem and is one of the most recognizable songs from the region. "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division This post-punk classic from the late 1970s is often considered one of the greatest songs of all time and is associated with the iconic Joy Division. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve Released in 1997, this song by The Verve is known for its distinctive orchestral arrangement and is a British rock classic. "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths This song is a timeless indie rock track by the The Smiths, released in 1986. You walk into any bar in Manchester on a Saturday night, and you'd imagine this song would be getting a rendition. "Common People" by Pulp While Pulp are from S
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Top 9: Restaurants in Manchester

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Let's explore some of the best restaurants in Manchester. There are some great options. Adam Reid at The French A Michelin-starred restaurant known for its innovative British cuisine. Liam loves the place. He told us: "Rarely am I lost for words, but on this occasion I really was! Dined with my husband and can honestly say, without a doubt, the best experience in fine dining we have had. The food was exquisite, elegantly presented and explained by the chefs who presented each individual delight. The sommelier was simply captivating with her description of paired drinks and the rationale behind each concept. And it truly worked - just ingenious.  "The staff were attentive, welcoming, humorous, utter professionals and polite without being intrusive. The ambience and decor were striking and thoughtful yet unimposing. This was an incredible place." Hawksmoor Manchester A steakhouse known for its high-quality steaks and cocktails. Mackie Mayor A food hall with a vari
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Football News: Manchester United 4 - 3 Liverpool

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Manchester United secured their spot in the FA Cup semi-final after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. You can watch the full match in the video below. Video from  Emirates FA Cup YouTube channel Before the game, everyone was talking about how strong Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool team was, but from the start, it was United who came out swinging with some serious attacking moves. Just 10 minutes in, Alejandro Garnacho took a shot that got deflected, Caoimhin Kelleher tried to save it, but it ended up right in the path of Scott McTominay. Old Trafford erupted.  Liverpool fought back hard , and just before halftime, they managed to sneak in a couple of goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah, putting them at half-time. The second half was tense, with both teams hunting for that next crucial goal. It wasn't until the home side made some attacking changes, thanks to Ten Hag's tactical moves, that the home side started to put some pressure. They final
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Greater Manchester icons: Tony Wilson

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Anthony Howard Wilson (known by many as Tony Wilson) was a British record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub manager and a journalist for Granada Television and the BBC. Tony Wilson was behind some of our most successful bands. He was one of the five co-founders of Factory Records and the founder and manager of the Haçienda nightclub. Wilson put in some immense work in promoting the culture of Manchester throughout his career His involvement in popular music stemmed from hosting Granada's culture and music programme 'So It Goes'. Wilson disliked the music scene of the mid-1970s.  A version of this article was originally posted here.  Icons of Greater Manchester: Tony Wilson (gmanchesternews.blogspot.com)   Over his time, he became the manager of many bands, including A Certain Ratio and The Durutti Column. His Factory Records was the home of Happy Mondays, Joy Division and New Order.  Other interests  He was fan of Manchester United. Not long aft
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Latest football stories from Greater Manchester

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 Manchester United Women 2 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur Women In a thrilling showdown that served as a preview for next month's FA Cup final, Maya le Tissier came to the rescue for Manchester United, denying Spurs their first-ever victory over the Reds. Le Tissier, fresh from signing a new contract, nodded in a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser amidst a crowded penalty area, capitalising after Rachel Williams rattled the crossbar. Spurs seemed destined for a historic win after quickfire goals from Bethany England and Jessica Naz overturned Melvine Malard's opener for United at Leigh Sports Village. At the end of the match, Le Tissier's timely intervention salvaged a point for United.  Click here for women's football news and stories Malard broke the deadlock by meeting Gemma Evans' lofted free-kick with a powerful header, but England's equaliser, although disputed, and Naz's clinical finish threatened to steal the show for Spurs. Tottenham boss Robert Vilahamn watch
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