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X Factor 2014: Live tour featuring final 12 contestants comes to Manchester

Tickets to the concert at Manchester's Phones 4u Arena go on sale on Friday

Samia Ghadie says Maria's new Corrie romance "will probably end in tears"

The soap star opened up about her character's latest love interest as she helped to launch Dreamworks DVD Mr Peabody and Sherman

Pictured: Manchester United WAGs among guests to walk the pink carpet at fundraising ladies lunch

The annual event was to fundraise for the MU Foundation

Party night as Helen Flanagan, Brooke Vincent and friends hit city's celeb hotspots

Former Corrie sisters were among a host of stars on Manchester's buzzing party scene on Saturday night

Roll up, roll up... Jorgie Porter and Stephanie Davis join guests at circus-themed Hilton Hotel Star Ball

Guests enjoyed fairground attractions at Manchester venue's annual fundraiser

Pictured: Mexican Tequila bar Xolo launch party

Happy Mondays star Rowetta joined guests at the VIP launch of the new tequila bar at Blackdog Ballroom New Wakefield Street

Rita Ora steps out in two bizarre outfits as The Voice filming continues

It was hard to miss the singer as she chose a bright bee-inspired ensemble and then tiger print coat with red beret

Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie among first diners at revamped Bella Italia

The actress cut a red ribbon to officially reopen the Arndale branch after its makeover

Historic Midland Hotel to be the subject of new TV documentary

TV cameras are back inside the city's Midland Hotel - to film a major new four-part series for Channel Five

Pictures: WAGs and Fash Pack head to Harvey Nichols Autumn/winter catwalk show

It's always a glam night at the Harvey Nichols Autumn/Winter fashion show, with a host of WAGs and city stylistas in attendance

Ricky Wilson stays in shape with city centre jog

The Kaiser Chiefs lead singer set off for a run from his hotel in Salford.

Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson dazzles on and off red carpet at Inside Soap Awards

Bury beauty Nikki Sanderson dazzles on and off the red carpet at the Inside Soap Awards - scooping two top awards for her role in Hollyoaks

Watch: Michelle Keegan's former Corrie co-star Tisha Merry spills the beans on how her pal stays in shape

Tisha was attending the Inside Soap Awards, where Coronation Street scooped three gongs

Peaky Blinders: Cillian Murphy says Tom Hardy is 'phenomenal' in Manchester-filmed gangster drama

The eagerly-awaited second series of the big-budget BBC show starts tomorrow night

The Real Housewives of Cheshire party in Manchester - at Tanya Bardsley's book launch

WAG Tanya Bardsley launches new book: "Just a Girl Who Got it All" with her Real Housewives of Cheshire co-stars at glitzy party

Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite tips Luis Troyano as 'dark horse' of competition

John Whaite won GBBO in 2012, and he reckons Stockport's Luis Troyano could well be a "dark horse" for this year's TV title

Thigh's the limit! Millie Mackintosh unveils debut fashions in Manchester - wearing 60s-style mini and thigh boots

Glamorous former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh wore one of her own dresses to meet fans and showcase her debut fashion range at House of Fraser on Deansgate

Watch: Dynamo Magician dazzles MEN staff with illusions as he reveals six more Manchester gigs to go on sale

The M.E.N. got a sneak preview of Dynamo's magic that will wow thousands heading to his first stage tour, to include 11 nights at Manchester Apollo

Watch: Emma Thompson gives Oscar-worthy reading of her new Peter Rabbit book at Gorton Library

The Harry Potter and Love Actually star was there to open a new children's reading area funded by The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit's publisher

Pop star Jessie J goes for grown-up glamour for radio gig

Chart-topping singer Jessie J is known for flamboyant stage outfits, but went for sophisticated glamour for Capital Radio gig in Salford

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