Leonid meteor shower could be visible in night sky this weekend - how to watch

The latest round of midweek Premier League fixtures are here, with tonight's fixtures potentially having huge permutations on the race for the title and the top four.

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.

Eddie Howe has dismissed suggestions Newcastle United are lining up a move for former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.

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.

The Premier League juggernaut keeps rolling after the English football competition sold UK television rights for 2025 and beyond in a reported £6.7B ($8.5B) auction.

The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck will be coming to Greater Manchester, the drinks giant confirmed today (December 1).

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

Richard Ashcroft will be returning to his hometown of Wigan for a huge show next year.The former frontman of The Verve will play Robin Park on July 20, marking his first show in Wigan for over 25 years.“After 25 years, I’m back playing in my hometown. Looking forward to an amazing night in Wigan,” he said in a press release.The Wigan show won’t be the only large-scale Ashcroft plays next summer, however.

Matt Smith is to star in and EP a Sky adaptation of Nick Cave‘s sophomore novel The Death of Bunny Munro.

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

EXCLUSIVE: Sky’s docu-series Juan Carlos: Downfall of the King has been snapped up for German free TV a day after launching on Canal+ in France.

Broadcasters Sky Sports reportedly plan to dull down the noise of the Everton crowd in Sunday’s clash against Manchester United amid a scheduled in-game protest.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have claimed they 'know' who will be the next celebrity to leave the competition after claiming they have been given a 'cursed' dance this weekend. The hit BBC One dance contest will return to its usual Elstree studio home on Saturday (November 25) following its jaunt up North.

Brittany Howard has debuted a new single, ‘Red Flags’, coinciding with the news that she will be opening for Hozier on his UK tour next year.‘Red Flags’ is set to be taken from Howard’s forthcoming second solo album ‘What Now’, which is due for release on February 2, 2024. It is the second single from that album, following the title track, which was released last month.Speaking about the track, the Alabama Shakes singer said: “In my past relationships, I’ve had a tendency to see red flags as part of some parade just for me—something for me to run right through without paying any attention.“To me ‘Red Flags’ sounds very dystopian, which makes sense for a song that feels like end-of-times as far as me emotionally maturing.

This winter, join Manchester’s symphony orchestra, the Hallé, for a cracker of a Christmas - with concerts to suit all ages at The Bridgewater Hall.

One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples is said to be showing a 'real connection' thanks to an obvious clue. Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola are currently favourites to take home the Glitterball trophy this year as they continue to wow in the BBC One dance contest.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s salary from Killers Of The Flower Moon has reportedly been revealed.According to Puck News, the actor took home $40million (£32.5m) for his performance in the lead role as Ernest Burkheart. For context, the film’s total production budget is estimated to be around $200million (£162.9m).It’s unclear if DiCaprio will receive bonuses based on the film’s box office performance or residuals when Killers Of The Flower Moon is released on Apple TV+.

Stargazers are in for a treat tonight with the Taurids meteor shower and new moon both falling Monday night.

Singer Rick Astley will host the BBC’s New Year’s Eve show this year.

Manchester City are Champions of Europe and have won five trophies over the last two seasons. Manchester United are the 20-times Champions of England and experienced unprecedented dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson. Teams like Stockport and Bolton are on the rise again, while Greater Manchester holds two of the top women's clubs in the Women's Super League. This city is the capital of football, however much London may argue.