Residents in Micklehurst, Mossley, spotted the tree on a patch of grass at a crossroads decorated with just a solitary string of fairy lights.

MM head out to the streets of Manchester to find out whether people think the new Band Aid single is insensitive or if the negative feedback is an overreaction.

Manchester’s lovers of all things retro are in for a festive treat as The Gladrags and Handbags Vintage Christmas Fashion Show comes to the Northern Quarter’s Tib Street Tavern

Figures released today reveal 396 children contacted the city’s ChildLine call centre, during the Christmas season last year

Christmas spirit was at an all-time high today as Manchester’s first ever Ideal Home Show kicked off at Event City.

Manchester charity Wood Street Mission is launching their 2014 Christmas appeal with the message ‘Christmas should be about more than survival’ in a bid to help more than 4,000 children and their families this festive season

Turning on of Manchester Christmas lights in Albert Square a mixed bag, but festive fireworks save the night

Coca Cola’s famous Christmas lorry tour dates have been announced, with the centerpiece of their festive advert making an appearance at the Trafford Centre and Asda Eastlands late this month.

What signals the start of Christmas for you, the John Lewis or Coca Cola ads? MM took to the streets to find out

Travelling to the Annual Manchester Christmas Lights in Albert Square this evening? Here’s all you need to know…

Jason Manford and Justin Moorhouse are promoting an initiative where people buy an extra advent calendar or two during their weekly shop to donate to foodbanks.