Coca-Cola Christmas Truck tour IS coming to Manchester and it's here this weekend

Måneskin have commemorated the end of their ‘Rush!’ tour in Manchester, by paying tribute to Oasis with a cover of ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’.At the show, frontman Damiano David and guitarist Thomas Raggi took to the b-stage, armed with an acoustic guitar, as David spoke about his love for the musicians the city has produced. “This fucking city gave birth to a lot of very, very good artists,” he said, to a roar of applause.

The mum of British boy Alex Batty has reportedly abandoned her caravan as mystery continues to surround her whereabouts.

Change is, finally, stirring at Manchester United.

Paramore have opened up on the future of the band, sharing that there is a “level of uncertainty”.The band – comprised of frontwoman Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro – have recently wrapped up their massive world tour Last month and are set to hit the road as opening support for Taylor Swift during the UK and EU legs of her ‘Eras’ tour next year.Speaking about the end of their tour, in support of their sixth studio LP ‘This Is Why‘ in an interview with Uproxx, they mentioned how the completion of their 2022 album means that they have fulfilled all label obligations and are essentially effectively free agents.Looking at the future of Paramore, they agreed that there is a level of uncertainty but went on to reassure that they will still be together and continue having fun. Williams said: “The only thing that matters is we will still get to be each other’s community,” with Farro adding: “I just hope we can keep building the Paramore empire and then rule the world.”A post shared by paramore (@paramore)In a five-star review of ‘This Is Why’, NME said: “Paramore are reaching to where, finally, their music has wanted to get to for the best part of the past decade.

Slipknot have announced a brand new UK and European tour to celebrate 25 years as a band.

Thousands of older people living in Scotland are being urged to contact a dedicated national advice service to get help claiming Pension Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Advice Direct Scotland is urging pensioners across the country not to miss out on the £3,900 annual income boost and additional cost of living payments worth £599.

Coca-Cola is on a mission to further spread its ethos of ‘Real Magic’ and human connection this holiday season, with a new short film anthology: The Santa Stories.

There’s only a few weeks left until the big day so if you haven’t already started thinking about Christmas shopping you better get your skates on. Gift buying can be a stressful experience - you’ve got to battle all the crowds in the shops and it can be hard to know what to buy.

A Dragon Market will take over Chinatown on Sunday for the first time ever - featuring a range of stalls from independent makers and local businesses.

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

Strictly Come Dancing fans were in a state of both confusion and euphoria as the show had to make some changes during the quarter-finals. There was chaos before the hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (December 2) as the show's Musicals special was without one couple.

Girls Aloud have added 13 extra dates to their UK and Ireland tour which takes place next summer.

Sub-zero temperatures have swept the UK this week, including parts of Greater Manchester. This weekend will see temperatures slip below freezing once again.

Girls Aloud fans have another chance to get their hands on tickets for the band's highly-anticipated reunion tour today (Friday December 1).

IDLES have announced a massive world tour and shared details of upcoming shows set for Spring 2024.The band shared the details for their 2024 European gigs previously, and have now announced a run of dates that will see them make stops in the US, UK, Ireland and Mexico.March 2024 will see IDLES make their way through Europe with stops in major cities such as Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Prague and more, before closing with remaining stops in Germany and Sweden. In May, the band will head out to the United States and play a handful of shows in Vancouver, Portland, Seattle, Oakland, San Fransisco, Houston, Dallas, Orlando, and New Orleans.From there, they will travel to the UK to play shows in Cardiff, Halifax, Margate and Cornwall during the month of July.

After a decade away, last week, Girls Aloud finally announced their reunion. The tour, known as the Girls Aloud Show will see the biggest-selling girl group of the 21st century play 15 dates across the UK and Ireland next May and June 2024.

Nickelback have this afternoon announced a massive UK and European 2024 Get Rollin’ arena tour. The band will be joined by special guests, Leigh's own The Lottery Winners as support across all dates.

A cold snap is set to envelop Greater Manchester this weekend, with some forecasters predicting temperatures dropping below zero.

The ladies of Girls Aloud are celebrating the exciting news that they are heading out on tour next year!

Following last night's anncounment that Girls Aloud would be reuniting for a 2024 UK and Ireland tour, the band have revealed more details about what it may entail. The most successful girl group of the noughties will be heading out on tour next May, starting off in Dublin before going across the UK, including two nights in Manchester.