Rochdale bonfires and fireworks displays taking place in 2023

A third teenager has been charged after the Rochdale Cenotaph was daubed with the words 'Free Palestine'.

It’s that time of the year when Manchester city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland. The Christmas Markets are finally up and running, welcoming hordes of shoppers to buy food, drink and presents from the picture perfect wooden huts.

Trick or treaters may have finished off their Halloween sweets, and the sparklers and fireworks have fizzled out after Bonfire Night, but we've got plenty to look forward to in the weeks ahead. November and December in Manchester is full of festivities - from the markets and winter chalets to the carol concerts and pantomime shows.

Details on how to get tickets to Rochdale’s renowned ‘Feel Good Festival’ in 2024 have finally been unveiled.

Pet Shop Boys have announced a run of UK and Ireland headline shows for 2024 – you can find all the details below.The synth-pop duo – comprising Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe – took their ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ show out on the road this summer, with performances taking place across the UK and Ireland.They also topped the bill at this year’s edition of the Eden Sessions series in Cornwall.Today (November 7), Pet Shop Boys confirmed that they’ll return to these shores next summer for a run of five ‘Dreamworld’ concerts. The group are set to play arena dates in Glasgow (June 4), Nottingham (6), Birmingham (8), Manchester (9) and Belfast (11).Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT this Friday (November 10) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has not had too much trouble raising a few eyebrows in recent times during appearances on talk shows and live radio. The 82-year-old became famous around the world for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films.

Blossoms have today announced the 'biggest' headline show of their career. The Stockport five-piece will perform a huge homecoming gig at Wythenshawe Park next August bank holiday weekend.

Storm Ciaran is set to bring a fresh bout of wind and rain to the UK – with “danger to life” amber weather warnings issued for Thursday.

Manchester United face Newcastle United at Old Trafford tonight with the hope of continuing their run in the Carabao Cup.

Fatboy Slim has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for next year – you can find all the details below.The Brighton DJ, musician and producer – real name Norman Cook – is due to hit the road next June for a run of eight outdoor concerts dubbed ‘Loves Summer’.Kicking off at Fairview Park in Dublin, the upcoming tour will also include performances in Cornwall, Manchester, Scarborough, Bedfordshire, Glasgow, Galway and Halifax.“Here we go again everyone… this tour covers some stunning locations, many of which I’ve never played before and I’m really excited about it. Roll on the summer,” Cook said in a statement.Tickets for the 2024 ‘Loves Summer’ shows go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (November 3) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.JUNE:14 – Fairview Park, Dublin 15 – Eden Sessions, CornwallJULY05 – Castlefield Bowl, Manchester 06 – Open Air Theatre, Scarborough 07 – Tofte Manor, Bedfordshire 20 – SWG3 Outdoors, GlasgowAUGUST09 – Galway Airport, Galway24 – The Piece Hall, HalifaxThe announcement comes after Fatboy Slim released a 25th anniversary reissue of his seminal second album ‘You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby’ (1998) to mark National Album Day earlier this month.Fatboy Slim is set to appear at the second edition of All Back to Minehead Festival, which will take place from November 10-13.

It is set to be yet another explosive bonfire night across the Wigan borough with a number of different firework events taking place.

A housing emergency has been declared in Rochdale after it was revealed that there are nearly 10,000 rehousing applications in the borough with people having to wait up to five years for a home.

It's almost that time of year when people gather at parks and fields across the region to be dazzled by a spectacular light show. However, despite being a winter-time staple, bonfire night in Greater Manchester has taken a hit due to the cost of living.

The leaves are turning and the clocks are going back – autumn is officially here and there’s a host of firework and Bonfire Night events taking place in Oldham. This year Guy Fawkes Night falls on Sunday, November 5 but there are numerous events happening in the borough in the week running up to the occasion.

Both Manchester sides will be looking to get bragging rights at Old Trafford when Man United welcome rivals Man City. Six points separate the two sides after the hosts picked up back-to-back league wins while City were on the receiving end of two defeats in their last five matches.

Yes, it's very nearly that time of year again when the skies will be lit up with bold and colourful fireworks and the streets filled with loud bangs.

Zara Larsson has announced her fourth studio album, ‘Venus’, and confirmed a UK and Ireland tour for next year. Find all the details below.The Swedish pop singer is due to release the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Poster Girl’ on February 9, 2024 via Sommer House/Black Butter/Sony.

A unique house is up for grabs on a remote Scottish island - complete with its own private cinema.

Households across England have been warned that some major recycling changes will take place in a few years.

Rochelle Humes has said her love for her husband Marvin is a 'forever thing' as she flew out of the country to support him as he returned to the stage. The singer is back on tour with his JLS bandmates and the group, who shot to fame as finalists on The X Factor in 2008, kicked things off on Friday night in Dublin.