A new Manchester dog rehoming branch is preparing for its first Christmas but have warned the public they won’t be taking on any unwanted animals over the festive period.

As thefts over Christmas are expected to increase by 10%, reformed burglars confess the top 10 places they search for your valuables.

Manchester may be basking in the August summer sun (between showers) but one high street store in the Trafford Centre is already lining its aisles with Christmas stock.