‘It’s easy to get carried away’: One in three Mancunians feel Christmas financial pressure
Manchester Christmas shoppers are set to spend an average of nearly £500 each on presents this festive season.
‘We’re celebrating lounging around’: LazyDogz fundraise for Manchester Dogs’ Home
A new Bolton-based company has launched a range of slippers in time for Christmas – and Manchester Dogs’ Home are set to be the unlikely beneficiaries.
Stretford animal charity ‘one bill away from closing down’ but you can help by doing your Christmas shopping
A Stretford animal charity has signed up to a nationwide Christmas fundraising campaign in order to keep donations coming in over the festive period.
Poor turnout and ‘not so mega’ sales give Manchester shoppers Black Friday blues
Black Friday was met with a muted response in Manchester today, following dramatic scenes from last year’s big event showing shoppers desperate to score a bargain.
Family’s ‘lost’ Royal Exchange theatre tickets returned anonymously at post office
The mystery of a Manchester family’s lost theatre tickets has deepened after an anonymous person in the Post Office returned them after the story received was published on MM.
‘We need help’: Campaign has 20 days to raise £90k to save ‘stunning’ Tameside theatre
A huge crowd-funding campaign is underway to restore an Edwardian Tameside theatre to its former glory.
‘Stunning’: Manchester House of Fraser wins title of best decorated store for Christmas
The 800,000 white fairy lights adorning Manchester’s House of Fraser have won it the best decorated store title in the chain’s annual competition.
Family spend £136 on six tickets to Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre – just TWO arrive in ‘resealed’ envelope
MM would like to know, have you ever had anything go missing in the post? How was the incident handled?
Fairy Tale of Albert Square: Manchester Christmas Markets back with a jingle
Manchester’s Christmas Markets will return on November 15, marking the start of a special time of celebration for the city.
‘Wrap up your love’: Shoebox appeal urges Manchester to give Syrians ‘magic’ Christmas
Operation Christmas Child is urging people to fill shoeboxes with goodies for children in war-torn Syria, to help bring them a little Christmas cheer amidst their current plight.
Ding dong merrily on high! A Christmas message from all the staff here at MM
MM wishes you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and thank you for all your support throughout 2014.