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When Olympians Liam Phillips, Jessica Varnish and Fran Halsall joined forces to launch a coffee shop, Common Ground in Altrincham, there was only ever going to be one result, writes Kate Houghton.

Manchester has been recognised as a pioneer of the Northern coffee scene and it's easy to see why as the flood of independent coffee shops have well and truly taken over the city. People are now shunning the big brand coffee chains in favour for somewhere a little more quirky with great coffee. Here's a short guide to some of Manchester's best coffee hangouts for your next visit to the city.

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Cake, coffee and…cats? It's an unusual combination but it's proving to be purrfect for cat lovers, as feline fan Rebekka O'Grady discovers

In a cabin close to a beautiful Anglesey beach nestles, Marram Grass, an eaterie which is exciting both locals and tourists, writes Louise Allen-Taylor

As the bank holidays and the gardening season approaches, a journey to the garden centre doesn't always have to be such a chore.

Janet Reeder checks out Tiamos Continental Cafe Bar in Stockport