Pensioner, 90, takes hour-long bus to food bank in shadow of Christmas market

Manchester Piccadilly railway station has been named as the third busiest station outside of London in latest figures revealed by a rail regulator.

Beauty buffs can snap up Charlotte Tilbury's bestselling £27 Pillow Talk lipstick for £7 by using a little-known money saving tip. Using the tip, the premium label lipstick is the cheapest we've seen it, rivalling high-street brands like Boots No7 and Revlon.

Coronation Street star Mo Moreland, who hailed from Sheffield, had been battling a long-term illness and died in a North Shore nursing home. Her adoring fans are now expressing their condolences online. Despite only appearing twice on Coronation Street, Mo's most famous role was alongside comedian Les Dawson in The Roly Polys.

If you managed to get to the Christmas markets this year, there's a good chance you may have taken your last sip of a drink that's been a favourite in Greater Manchester for decades. The drink is a concoction of fortified Australian white wine known as Aussie Whites mixed with lemon, sugar and hot water known as a 'Hot Blob'.

UK drivers are expected to make 21 million leisure trips between Monday and Christmas Eve - with a stretch of the M6 motorway in Greater Manchester named as a delay hot-spot.

A Scots toddler has gone viral after a trip to Glasgow's Christmas markets. Justene Farrell and her three-year-old daughter, Grace, took a trip to the central belt from Ayrshire this week.

It’s the last SNL of 2023, former cast MVP Kate McKinnon is hosting, and that’s just means the cold open had to dive into Rudy Giuliani‘s latest legal face plant – which is exactly what the Lorne Michaels produced show sadly didn’t do.

Manchester Christmas Markets mugs have sold out AGAIN this year with a week still to go of the festive event. Manchester council bosses increased their order of the colourful 2023 design this year to try to keep up with demand.

A mum has turned to an online community for help ahead of spending Christmas with her frugal in-laws. She is concerned about returning to their home for the festive season this year after spending four days with "barely any food" last time they spent the festive season there.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Denny Laine, the British singer-guitarist best known for his work with Paul McCartney & Wings and the Moody Blues, has died after a long battle with interstitial lung disease, according to a social media post from his wife. He was 79.

Many of us dream of having a white Christmas, just like you see in the movies. Yet that’s not often the case here in Greater Manchester, where you’re probably going to get rain instead of snow.

Two stories from the entertainment industry made it onto Saturday Night Live‘s “Weekend Update” with Colin Jost and Michael Che taking on the Frozen sequels and the Lifetime movie sex scene.

The brand new Aviva Studios is to be transformed into a bustling market of black owned businesses from Manchester. 65 businesses will be showcased at this year's Melanin Markets at the venue on Sunday (December 3).

A new food hall in Bolton market with communal dining benches and up to nine dining and drinks outlets is set to open in the new year. Early 2024 will see the final stages of work at the new venue, which hopes to attract diners to the market until later in the evening.

I'm A Celebrity will see Nigel Farage and Tony Bellew take on a disgusting Bushtucker trial called Drown Your Sorrows on Saturday's episode, 25 November.The former Brexit campaigner, who is eager to participate in trials for maximum TV exposure, will join ex-boxer Tony Bellew in the drinking challenge, which also promises to be full of laughs. A show insider revealed to OK!: "Filming for this trial was hilarious and there was lots of laughter from Ant and Dec and the rest of the Away team watching on. Nick, Josie, Grace and Marvin found it really funny, particularly watching Tony's reactions to what he has to drink." The Away team are still upset after losing a breakfast of champions to the Home team, despite believing they had done enough in the play off games to win.

Nestled in the Peak District is a beautiful historic hall which is hosting a Christmas market with a difference this festive season. Shoppers can immerse themselves in the magical setting of a 900-year-old fortified manor house and browse artisan stalls.

Mariah Carey! Now that the so-called “Queen of Christmas” kicked off her annual music special, sisters Kim and Khloé Kardashian took North West, Chicago West, Dream Kardashian, and True Thompson to enjoy the star’s Merry Christmas One And All! tour show at the Hollywood Bowl.The girls‘ night out, which included Kris Jenner’s, was filled with unforgettable moments as Kim immortalized their outings with several selfies and videos. The mom of four took to social media to share clips of herself singing along with Chicago while Khloé shared pictures.Mariah Carey shares top essentials while on tourMariah Carey officially welcomes the Holiday Season: ‘It’s Time!’Britney Spears praises Mariah Carey in her memoir: ‘She was completely right’“The Queen of Christmas!!!! For the little girls very FIRST concert ever, we went to see the Queen herself, @mariahcarey !! We all had the best time, creating the most magical memories!! Thank you mommy for taking all of us!,” Khloé wrote on Instagram.Una publicación compartida por Khloé Kardashian (@khloekardashian)The singer brought her twins, Moroccan and Monroe Cannon, 12, to perform with her.

There is no better indicator that the Christmas season is underway than the opening of Christmas markets across Scotland.

Meghan Markle endured yet another "awkward" moment during an event last week as she was hurried along the red carpet.

The Manchester Christmas Markets are in full swing with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to descend on the city during the festive season. It's no secret that a day at the markets can cost you a pretty penny, but it is also possible to enjoy them for free, simply by walking around and soaking up the festive spirit.