The island with beaches ‘like the Caribbean’ and sunshine in November a £34 flight from Manchester Airport

A Narnain-themed winter wonderland and a pop-up Christmas market will be held in Warrington at the end of the month. The town is hosting a Christmas weekend which is set to be a ‘festive extravaganza’ featuring local art, crafts, food and entertainment.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was frustrated by the amount of time it took to come to a decision on the controversial VAR call which denied the Reds the opener vs Fulham.

A hotel in Blackpool has officially be named the best luxury hotel on the continent after picking up the accolade at a prestigious hotel awards. BLVD Hotel took home the gong for Best Luxury Hotel in Northern Europe at the World Luxury Hotel Awards.

A Manchester brewery is to host a special beer festival featuring live music, traditional games and more than 20 different cask ales to sample.

Black Friday is an exciting time for travellers as holiday companies and airlines jostle to offer the very best cut-price deals. With the likes of British Airways, easyJet, TUI and Jet2 expected to offer big savings when Black Friday falls on November, 24, it could be the perfect time to book your next getaway.

A man who used a 'safe and secure' car park at Manchester Airport discovered his car had disappeared when he returned. Brian Askew booked to park his blue Vauxhall Corsa at the Jetparks Ringway car park using the airport's website, before a three-day break to Guernsey.

A lad stole a Range Rover from a Manchester Airport car park before leading a police helicopter on a 150 mph chase. Sam Toms, 19, and another unknown man were seen on CCTV at the Terminal 2 multi-storey, messing with the back of the Range Rover Sport before driving it away.

Gemma Atkinson has shared why her young daughter thinks her dad is 'in the moon' as she opened up about grief. The Hits Radio host released the latest episode of her podcast, The Overshare with Gemma Atkinson, and it was all about suffering loss which she is very familiar with.

A flight from Tenerife to Manchester was forced into an emergency landing after a child fainted on board. The Ryanair flight RK1248 was on its way to the UK from Tenerife South Airport on Wednesday afternoon (October 18) when the incident unfolded.

Police have renewed an appeal for help to find a wanted man from Tameside.

A flight to Manchester Airport was forced to divert mid-air due to a 'medical emergency'.

An email claiming there was a 'suspicious package' on board a flight saw police and fire crews swarm the runway at Manchester Airport on Tuesday night (October 17).

The Met Office has issued an update ahead of the arrival of Storm Babet. The season's second named storm is expected to arrive in the UK later this week, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to many across the country.

Roberto Martinez believes Bruno Fernandes is the consummate professional and a “dream” for any football manager.

The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer have shared details of a joint tour in the UK and Ireland next summer.Both bands played headline sets at California’s BeachLife festival last year and will come together again for a short tour that kicks off in Birmingham on June 7, 2024.The US acts will then take in shows at London’s The O2, Dublin’s 3Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Manchester’s Co-op Live and Cardiff Castle across the rest of the month.Tickets for the UK and Ireland 2024 tour go on general sale this Friday (October 20) at 10am BST here. There is also a pre-sale at the same link opening this Thursday (October 19) at 10am BST.The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer’s 2024 UK and Ireland tour:JUNEFriday 7 – Birmingham Utilita ArenaSaturday 8 – London The O2Monday 10 – Dublin 3ArenaWednesday 12 – Glasgow OVO HydroThursday 13 – Manchester Co-op LiveFriday 14 – Cardiff CastleIn other news, last month The Smashing Pumpkins re-staged the release show that they held for their ‘Siamese Dream’ album 30 years ago and performed numerous rarities at the event.Taking place on September 17, the band had the tea house made to look like the original Tower Records set.

The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer have today announced a summer tour of the UK and Ireland in 2024.

In a sweat shop in remote north west Pakistan, a mobile phone films as rows of men toil away making dresses on ageing sewing machines. The camera cuts to a package clearly bearing an Oldham address.

Grab your hat, scarf and gloves for the perfect autumnal walk with a gorgeous pub at the end. Even better, it's within easy reach of Greater Manchester.

October half term is almost here, which means you're probably on the hunt for things to do with the kids.

A British Airways flight from London to Tel Aviv has been diverted due to “safety” concerns. The flight was due to arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel at 3.05pm this afternoon but the airline has made the decision to return the aircraft to Heathrow.