As families and friends prepare to feast and be merry, one of MM’s reporters spent a night on the streets of Manchester to experience the alienation and despair that will seem unimaginable to most of us this Christmas.

Manchester food banks are feeling the strain of increased demand as families struggle to feed their children over the Christmas holidays.

In the run-up to what is predicted to be the busiest Christmas in recent years, Manchester Airport are giving festive advice to passengers about the content of their hand luggage – and a few winter fashion tips too.

Elderly and vulnerable people across Greater Manchester will be getting a Christmas miracle this year as the Snow Angels are out in force to keep pathways snow and ice free.

Manchester has become the latest home to creative British menswear brand Diverso, with the opening of a new store on King Street.

We do not see the Aviva Premiership or Pro12 rugby come to a halt while the Six Nations is going on, when huge clubs lose a decent portion of their strongest and most expensive players, so the Premier League can follow suit in 2022.

A poll by bookmaker William Hill to identify the most ‘weather hardened fans’ gave United 23% of the vote – not surprisingly coming behind the Premier League’s two North-East sides Newcastle United and Sunderland.

The Festive season is upon us which means it’s rime to pull on your best sequined dress – or worst Christmas jumper – and head out on the town to eat, drink and be merry.

Drying your wet washing indoors during winter can pose a serious health threat, according to a new study by Manchester doctors.

A top five of alternative Christmas holiday destinations

Manchester Metropolitan University expert is warning that poorer areas are often the most affected by flooding as Britain faces wettest winter in 30 years