Celebrate a festive feast of music with the Hallé this Christmas

Jewish communities will start celebrating Hanukkah this week with public events planned across Greater Manchester over the eight nights of the festival. The annual festival involves lighting candles on a menorah, eating fried foods and spinning dreidels.

Erik ten Hag insists he can still be the man to bring success to Manchester United and points to his managerial success at other clubs as evidence he is the right man for the job.

Never mind Turkey, the true star of Christmas dinner comes miniature and wrapped in bacon.

One of Manchester Airport’s lounges has been named among the worst in the UK according to a study by consumer group Which?. The Manchester Terminal 1 Escape Lounge received a score of just one and a half stars based on secret inspections.

As December starts, so does the official countdown to Christmas. And if you’re looking for a unique gift for a loved one - or even a treat for yourself - we’ve got just the ticket(s)!

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here fans were left asking 'how' in amazement as they praised 'underrated' star Nick Pickard after it was claimed he 'isn't getting air time'. The Hollyoaks actor was actually on-screens for longer than usual on Wednesday night (November 29) as he took part in the latest trial after fans requested he get more attention.

This Morning viewers have been left begging 'please' as an interview with Omid Scoobie saw them make a decision over Craig Doyle. The Irish presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Thursday (November 30) but this time back alongside Alison Hammond.

If you’re one of the many who have left their work's Christmas party plans until the very last minute then you will be pleased to know that there’s at least one venue still taking festive bookings for groups.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here have been left asking themself 'why' as they admitted to making the same Nick Pickard mistake before issuing a demand. The Hollyoaks actor is among the famous faces to have headed Down Under for the ITV reality show.

There’s more than the usual buzz of excitement in Greater Manchester surrounding the festive season.

A mum who was left fighting for her life after undergoing a botched a 'mummy makeover’ in Turkey has spoken out about her traumatising ordeal.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here viewers said they were 'so confused' after the latest episode came to end. Fans tuned in for the latest instalment of jungle action on Wednesday night (November 22) where Jamie Lynn Spears kicked things off by taking on the latest trial.

If there's one children's character that is loved across all generations it's Paddington, so it's probably not surprising that his inclusion inside McDonald's Happy Meals is creating all kinds of excitement.

It's Friday night which means it's time for the weekly Manchester Evening News pub quiz.

All of the following businesses have paid to feature in this listicle: Waterside Arts, The Hallé, Storyhouse, Cockfields Farm, Octagon Theatre, Clonter Opera Theatre.

Rochelle Humes appears to be emotional over her husband Marvin's absence as he was seen grinning alongside one of her ITV co-stars. The This Morning presenter is currently holding down the fort at home after JLS star Marvin ditched the UK for Australia where he is taking part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.

Greater Manchester is a region with a deep history and with that comes plenty of trivia.

Adam Thomas caught fans' attention as he was seen in a snap with his older brother Ryan ahead of his stint on Dancing on Ice. Former Coronation Street star Ryan is currently in training for the ITV skating competition which returns to screens in January.

Manchester City's injury crisis is growing, with Matheus Nunes becoming the fourth player to withdraw from international duty in as many days.

It’s that time of the year when Manchester city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland. The Christmas Markets are finally up and running, welcoming hordes of shoppers to buy food, drink and presents from the picture perfect wooden huts.