How families can receive £30 cash support payment to help over Christmas holidays

Christine McGuinness has revealed how she and her family plan to celebrate Christmas this year.

Charlotte Dawson has shared a glimpse of her pretty candy cane tree as she prepares to celebrate her son Noah's first Christmas. The 29 year old, who shares adorable 11 month old son Noah with her boyfriend Matt Sarsfield, 30, posted a transformation clip to her 1.3million followers after the elaborate tree was constructed in the living room at her stunning home in Manchester.

Manchester Evening News. Read more: Emmerdale Matthew Wolfenden swipes phone out of wife Charley Webb’s hand in row on Instagram In a Q&A with fans on her Instagram Stories the 33-year-old star was asked: "Will you be cooking Christmas dinner?"And she replied: "Absolutely not.

The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore plan to leave an empty chair out as they sit down for their first Christmas dinner without him.

There's a red truck parked up outside The Trafford Centre and people are waiting in line in the freezing cold just to get a picture with it.

Casey Affleck has gone Instagram official with his new girlfriend, Caylee Cowan. The 'Manchester By The Sea' actor, 46, confirmed he has moved on with the 23-year-old film star after splitting from actress Floriana Lima, 40.

Whether you love them or hate them, everyone in Manchester has an opinion on the Christmas Markets.

Petr Cech has fired a warning to Chelsea ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester United, as he expects a response from the visitors at Stamford Bridge.

A young woman fears she was spiked with a needle when she visited Manchester's Christmas Markets.

Casey Affleck hasn’t been completely missing from films over the past several years, but you would really have to hunt down his movies to see them. Since the controversy arose with allegations of inappropriate misconduct on the set of “I’m Still Here,” that (re)surfaced after the release of “Manchester By The Sea,” Affleck has taken on smaller roles in indie films and lower-profile features.

Mince pies, crackers, mistletoe - some things are such an integral part of the festive season, it simply wouldn’t be Christmas without them.

Cast has been set on sci-fi thriller Slingshot, with Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Emily Beecham (Little Joe) leading the pic about an astronaut struggling to maintain his grip on reality aboard a possibly fatally compromised mission to Saturn’s moon, Titan.

Manchester is taking stock today after a tragic and chaotic weekend in the city centre.

There are few things more magical than witnessing immeasurable joy and excitement light up a child's face at Christmas time.

Brand new pop up Christmas bar A Miracle on Cross Street is all set to fling open its decorative doors and allow customers a very first look.

Grab your best knitted hats and scarves, because it’s time for the return of the famous Manchester Christmas Market, with mulled wines aplenty.

Christmas shopping can often be a chore, but we’re lucky to have a city centre packed full of shops to give you plenty of options.

A foodbank is 'close to breaking point' as donations wear thin and referrals continue to rise in their hundreds.