Log flume coming to The Trafford Centre as giant fairground returns for Easter holidays

Nothing quite says Easter like a giant cookie bowl stuffed with Creme Egg, Kinder Bueno and Mini Eggs does it? These are the sweet treats that have sparked queues at the Batch'd bakery stalls inside Manchester Arndale and will open this week at the Trafford Centre too.

The Trafford Centre has long been a go-to for one-stop shopping, with scores of stores under one roof and plenty of places to eat and drink. The surrounding areas also offer a host of fun filled amenities - you can hit the slopes at the nearby Chill Factore, try indoor skydiving at iFLY, or even walk with the dinosaurs during a fun round of mini golf at Dino Falls.

As schools across the country break up for the Easter holidays, some families may be thinking of treating their kids to a meal out as a way to keep the little ones entertained. But, with the cost of living on the increase, many families across the UK are struggling with their bills. To help out parents this holiday, many restaurants and cafes across the nation are opening up their doors with special discounts for families and children.

With the Easter holidays here, there’s no doubt you’re looking for some fun and exciting activities to do with the kids. Luckily, there’s lots on offer across Manchester!

It's the school holidays which means you're no doubt on the hunt for things to do with the kids. But we all know how expensive things are, especially in the current climate, so you'll be wanting to make the most of any savings you can get.

Emmerdale star Adam Thomas is bringing his streetfood project back to the Trafford Centre. Oh My Glaze will return to the Traff’s outdoors ‘Spring Escape’ event, setting up shop on April 9.

Spain and Italy have both confirmed they will extend Covid travel restrictions for at least another month.

School pupils and students across Scotland have now entered into their Easter holidays this week.

If you’re looking for a ‘roarsome’ activity to entertain the whole family this Easter while getting a breath of fresh air, look no further than an outdoor woodland trail in Cheshire. Little ones will need to keep their eyes peeled though - they might spot a dinosaur or two, as well as a whole host of other magical creatures peeping through the trees.

This Easter is the first school holiday since all coronavirus travel restrictions were lifted in the UK. Airlines have seen a boost in bookings for Easter getaways, with TUI revealing that Spain and Greece are among its most popular destinations.

With April underway and Easter fast approaching, schools are waving goodbye to the 2022 spring term. In Greater Manchester, the majority of schools have already closed for the Easter break, while others will break up at the end of this week.

Big Thief performed their recent single ‘Spud Infinity’ on US TV last week – check out the video below.The Brooklyn band appeared as the musical guests on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in support of their fifth studio album, ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You’, which came out in February via 4AD.Big Theif didn’t appear in Fallon’s New York studio as is customary for the show’s live performers, but instead delivered a laid back rendition of ‘Spud Infinity’ from a bright living room.Tune in to the group’s recent Fallon appearance here:Big Thief are set to perform at a string of UK and European festivals this summer, including Glastonbury, Primavera Sound, Best Kept Secret and Tempelhof Sounds. You can find the band’s full live schedule here.Last month saw Big Thief wrap up a UK and Ireland headline tour, which included a four-night billing at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London.

Travel company TUI has issued a statement on new face mask rules before everyone begins booking their flights for the Easter holidays.

Two boys have been arrested after a person was threatened with a knife 'within the grounds' of the Trafford Centre.

Natalie Kate Moss was just 26-years-old and having the time of her life when tragedy struck at a Radio one event in London.

Lou Reed and John Cale’s ‘Songs For Drella’ album has been found – and it’s coming to streaming.Lachman believed that the original negatives were long lost until he unearthed them while researching Todd Haynes’ 2021 documentary film The Velvet Underground.Now, Songs For Drella will be available to stream exclusively on MUBI in the UK and Ireland from April 17. The concert film shows former The Velvet Underground bandmates Reed and Cale perform songs from their song cycle tribute album to their former manager, Andy Warhol, who died three years prior to the joint album’s release in 1990.Lachman – known for his chief photography roles on several of Haynes’ films including Far From Heaven and Carol as well his own directorial work (Ken Park, In The Hearts Of Africa) – is noted in press material as producing an “intimate” and “minimalist” film portrait.“Lachman’s camerawork reflects the elemental, stripped-down qualities of the album, with close-ups beautifully conveying the deep, fractious history between Reed and Cale,” reads part of the concert film’s description.‘”Drella’” was a nickname used for legendary pop artist Warhol by Reed and Cale (the name is a synthesis of Dracula and Cinderella).

It's the time again - the Easter holidays are almost here and that means keeping the kids busy and happy for two weeks.