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Zara goes online

The popular high street store finally ventures into web retailing

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Appy Feet review

Watch Lynda Moyo try Manchester’s first ever ‘fish spa’ (after much persuasion)

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Planet Code

Let PlanetCode.co.uk review your company website

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Win a naked belt

All belt and no bulk: it’s the belt that makes you look slimmer

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The Confidential Challenge finale: ...
Chris Grimes has lost his beer gut and gained confidence by the end of the challenge
 
The Confidential Challenge finale: ...
Helen Ramsbottom in all her toned glory as the challenge comes to an end
 
Piccadilly Jewellery Market
Precious stones and beautiful bling in Piccadilly this September...
 
Smokers’ corner - Nicorette Inhalat...
Smudge Jones gives the inhalator the boot and learns a valuable lesson about smoking and friendship
Smokers’ corner – cold turkey
Mark Jorgensen is twitching, jittering and fidgeting his way to a smoke-free existence
 
Not so uggly Uggs
Lynda Moyo looks at the new, non-moon boot, offerings from UGG Australia
 
Bank holiday at Cheshire Oaks
Have a day out at Cheshire oaks this bank holiday and enjoy a shopping spree with great savings...
 
Mixed-race face 2010
Manchester social enterprise, Mix-d, launches first UK mixed-race model competition
The Brazilian blow dry
Helen Ramsbottom reveals the best ever Brazilian secret
 
Mum on a mission (week 2)
Nadia Jaynes dodges cake and a flying chicken wrap to lose half a stone...
 
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes measures his moobs to see if he’s photo shoot ready
 
The Confidential Challenge: for her...
Helen Ramsbottom talks temptation and the ticking clock...
Smokers’ corner
Smudge Jones and Mark Jorgensen are Confidential’s quitters. Follow them as they try different techniques to q...
 
Drug addicts: criminals or patients...
Lynda Moyo reports on the pipe dream of decriminalising drugs
 
Sperm costs for lesbians
Capital is the key to conceiving for lesbian couples, study finds
 
Divaderme Lash Extender
Lynda Moyo is bemused by this bona fide bottle of lash filling fibres
Neutrogena Original Formula Fragran...
If it’s good enough for Jennifer Aniston...
 
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes has got serious beef with modified chickens and supermarket psychology
 
Ferrious shop review
Mita Adesanya finds there’s no place like Ferrious
 
The Confidential Challenge: for her...
Helen Ramsbottom is on the home straight and refuses to look back
Body Talk: 16/08/2010
Toilet tweeters, mixed-sex wards and 104 times to conceive
 
Longsight Market
This small, colourful market is more than just somewhere to bag a bargain
 
Another day, another superbug
An antibiotic-resistant superbug has infected this week’s headlines. Lynda Moyo wonders if we should be worrie...
 
Dreams of Coleen
North West women want to go shopping with Coleen Rooney or Jennifer Aniston, apparently
Beauty booty breakdown
Kiehl’s lip balm, Clarins Instant Blush, Revlon Double Twist Mascara and more...
 
Four weeks to fitness: week one
Self-confessed weakling Andrew Mullet sees whether the Pure Gym personal trainers can make a muscle man out of...
 
NoChintz
Lynda Moyo peruses interesting interiors at this design agency exhibition
 
Busy Bee Toy Shop
Mita Adesanya feels the community spirit at this resurrected toy shop
Do you smoke around your kids?
A British doctor says parents who smoke around kids are in effect child abusers
 
Body Talk: 09/08/2010
World Sauna Championships death and Popeye makes a difference at dinner
 
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes makes a couple of confessions...
 
The Confidential Challenge: for her...
Helen Ramsbottom adds up the alcohol with a calorie converter
The facial that took five years to ...
Sarah Tierney tries out the new TriActive facial at the Clarins Skin Spa at House of Fraser
 
Mum on a mission (week 1)
Nadia Jaynes begins a mid-year resolution to find a diet and fitness regime suitable for busy mums...
 
The salon that lets you decide thei...
Mita Adesanya doubts the business sense at Cutting Room Creative but applauds the kind gesture
 
Arts and crafts market
August brings fashion and food from afar to St Ann’s Square
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes thinks about taking steroids, then thinks again...
 
Fast Stitch
Mita Adesanya meets Justin Timberlake’s one-time tailor in the Arndale Market
 
The Confidential Challenge for her ...
Helen Ramsbottom hits a festival with friends but doesn’t forget her fitness
 
Body Talk: 02/08/2010
Online clothes experiment, Civ Mil Fit and join the Clothes Throw
Money-wasting products
Smoothie makers, anti-wrinkle eye creams and photo printers are all things we don’t need....
 
North West Young Designer of the Ye...
Are you the next Henry Holland or Matthew Williamson?
 
Problem drinkers misdiagnosed?
Depressed? Anxious? Relationship problems? It could be the drink.
 
Summer holiday packing
Tanya Arturi doesn’t have to sit on her suitcase to close it. Read her tips for easy packing...
Dress for Dinner Napkins
Smarten up your dinner parties with these dandy napkins
 
Colour Me Beautiful consultation
Sarah Tierney discovers a whole new spectrum of style at a consultation with image consultant Tanya Arturi
 
Shared Earth shop review
Mita Adesanya visits a retailer that's in touch with its soft side
 
Body Talk: 26/07/2010
Retail heaven, sunbeds take over Manchester, a new celebrity fragrance and black trews for all
The Confidential Challenge for her ...
Helen Ramsbottom goes back to her youth as training moves up a notch
 
How high? Extreme shoes at Harvey N...
Charlene McAuley meets Nicholas Kirkwood, designer of the super-high, celebrity-favoured shoes
 
The Confidential Challenge: for him...
Chris Grimes finds there’s no substituting headlines for hard work
 
3D glasses
Just the ticket for a fashion forward and tech savvy look
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Circle Club
2 courses with wine only £15 eachMORE
Stock
Book now for new Opera night at StockMORE
Proms in the Park in Salford
Book now for Salford's Proms in the Park, Saturday 11 September, featuring John ...MORE
FYEO Portraits
50% off a For Your Eyes Only photo shoot - only £49MORE
Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols Supper Club: Three Course dinner and a Bellini for only £20 per p...MORE
Malmaison - Manchester
Come down to the Farmer's Market for some local treats on 3 September from 12pm ...MORE
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
Limited free tickets available for the Frog and Bucket this ThursdayMORE
Podium Restaurant, Bar & Lounge - Hilton
Two fab offers: Cocktail in Cloud 23, 2 courses and a glass of wine for only £20...MORE
David Rozman
Save 50% off colouring services plus £5 off hair care products or 25% off you ne...MORE
The River Bar and Restaurant
Enjoy the new lazy brunch at the River Restaurant for only £25MORE
Manchester 235
2 cocktails, two course meal and a £10 bet all for £25MORE
Sale Sharks
Corporate Hospitality and Celebration Packages at Sale SharksMORE
Hope Street Hotel
3 courses and a bottle of wine between 2 at The London Carriage Works for only £...MORE
Planet Code
Let PlanetCode.co.uk review your company websiteMORE
Black Dog Ballroom
Save 30% on food and drinks at Black Dog Ballroom in SeptemberMORE
Confidential Tunnel Tours
Join us for more tours of the citys underbellyMORE
Confidential Tours
Ghost tours and more tunnels - book nowMORE
Linen
Dine from only £10 or enjoy Movie Night: Every Sunday for only £15 per personMORE
Gordo v Andrew Green – Park inn cook off
Gordo vs Andrew Green at the Park Inn Cook OffMORE
Zouk - Strictly
Enjoy 3 courses and a glass of house wine for £19.99MORE