UK’s first charity donation vending machines hit Manchester
The UK’s first charity donation vending machines have been installed in Manchester this Christmas. Christmas shoppers can donate money to
Is it on Netflix? Where to stream Christmas films including Love Actually, Elf and The Holiday
It’s an inevitable irony of Christmas time that the same films seem to dominate the TV guide year on year
Cinderella review: Jason Manford joins cast for another year of panto magic
‘Pantos are for children’ is a common misconception this year’s production of Cinderella at the Manchester Opera House has undoubtedly
Santa dash hits Hale to support children’s charity
More than 100 cyclists and walkers took part in a Santa dash to raise nearly £4,000 for a children’s charity.
More than £3m lost to scams in Bolton alone – how to protect yourself this Christmas
In Bolton, police are working with banks to raise awareness of scams – especially at this time of year, when
Outdoor tennis venue transforms into festive space
An outdoor venue in Spinningfields has undergone a transformation to host a new space for festive fun this Christmas. Courts
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair returns for online Christmas edition
Manchester’s award winning Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) is returning for its online Christmas edition next weekend. GNCCFonline goes
Dazzling lantern parade takes over Bury town centre
A dazzling lantern parade took over the streets of Bury in a celebration of culture and creativity. This year’s event, themed
A Strangeways Christmas: What prisoners are having for Christmas dinner this year
Prisoners in HMP Manchester, formerly known as Strangeways, will enjoy a two course Christmas dinner with all the trimmings this
WATCH: Reverse advent calendars to help feed Manchester families this Christmas
Manchester Central Foodbank is running its annual reverse advent calendar campaign which asks people to donate food and essential items.
’Tis the season? Christmas market set-up already underway in city centre
Christmas market preparations have begun prior to the iconic attraction’s opening next month. Food stalls and the fan favourite ice