The big planning decisions made in Manchester this week

The Millstone is rammed. The queue at the bar is three-deep, it's standing room only, and there's a huddle of smokers outside, including one gent with a cigar.

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

Girls Aloud have added 13 extra dates to their UK and Ireland tour which takes place next summer.

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

Police have arrested 12 males - including a 16-year-old boy - in connection with a huge brawl that broke out following the Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic football match earlier this year.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has started Rasmus Hojlund against Galatasaray because he's scored five goals in Europe already this season and his 'speed' will be needed.

Robbie Savage feels it's 'unbelievable' that Manchester United are just six points off the top of the Premier League but believes Erik ten Hag and his team will be properly tested as the fixtures get tougher over the next few weeks.

Parts of Greater Manchester could be hit with snow this week as temperatures turn subzero once again.

Sub-zero temperatures could hit Greater Manchester next week as the UK is hit by a cold weather blast bringing 'below average temperatures' and even the chance of snow.

Jeremy Hunt didn't mention it in his 52-minute speech in Parliament on Wednesday (November 22), but buried deep in the 120-page autumn statement, a fundamental change with big implications for Greater Manchester was confirmed. The city-region struck a deal with the government earlier this year which means that more power over transport, housing and skills would be given to local leaders.

A criminal family who ran a meth-making lab in Ashton are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

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

We're now officially nine weeks into Strictly Come Dancing and it's now time for what we've all been waiting for. This weekend's show marks the BBC One dance contest's return to Blackpool as per the show's annual tradition.

The Leonid meteor shower is set to light up the UK's night sky this weekend, meaning stargazers could be in for a spectacular show. The best time to catch this dazzling display will be between midnight and dawn during the early hours of Saturday, when the meteor shower is set to peak.

An ‘evil’ couple who found their friend dead and dragged her body ‘face down through the mud’ before dumping her by a primary school are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

Manchester United can enter the international break with some optimism if they beat Luton Town this afternoon and supporters have backed Erik ten Hag to stick with many of those who performed well in midweek.

The competition has now officially pass the halfway mark - as the battle for the Glitterball trophy continues on Strictly Come Dancing. The eight remaining celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners will return to the ballroom on Saturday night (November 11) and nobody will be anting to go home.

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.

The Met Office has announced that fortunate stargazers could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights this weekend.

Temperatures across Greater Manchester are set to plummet this weekend, according to forecasters.