The ultimate festive spa with a mulled wine-filled hot tub has opened just outside Manchester

direct to your inboxCoronavirus has brought heartache to thousands of families across Greater Manchester.More than 3,800 people have died in our region's hospitals alone. And tragically, this number is continuing to rise.Behind the Covid-19 death statistics that we publish each day are human beings who all had stories to tell.

The Charlatans have been announced as headliners for an upcoming livestream festival called The North Will Rise Again.Set to take place across January 30 and 31 in Manchester and Liverpool, it’s the first in a series of gigs being put on by Louder Than War founder and Membranes frontman John Robb and Karl Connolly, founding director of Liverpool Music House.Taking place at the iconic Invisible Wind Factory in Liverpool and recently saved Gorilla in Manchester, other names on the bill

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola decided against bringing on more than one substitute during Manchester City's goalless draw at Old Trafford because he felt his players were "sharp". The City boss has been a strong advocate of the Premier League bringing in five substitutions this season but he's now only used five replacements in the last four games, two of which very injury-enforced.

Playground Festival 2021 has announced another special guest to their fantastic line-up - and we cannot wait. Manchester band James will take the stage on Friday, July 30, joining Underworld on the opening day of the much anticipated festival at Rouken Glen Park, East Renfrewshire.

direct to your inboxTwenty-six more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 3,900, the latest NHS figures show.Nine more Covid-related deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in its 24 hour data.The trust runs the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital, the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Saint Mary's hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed five new deaths.

Perrie Edwards gave fans a treat after showing off her Christmas decorations, and in turn also the star’s incredible home.The Little Mix star lives in Manchester with her footballer boyfriend, Liverpool ace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. While Alex is away, the star invited her friends over for some festive fun The trio uploaded the results to Perrie’s TikTok showing off her swanky pad at the same time.

direct to your inboxEighteen more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has now risen to 3,787, the latest NHS figures show.Thirteen new deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the organisation in charge of the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Saint Mary's and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed four new deaths.

online. Who doesn't want a festive walk through the woods at this time of year.Families can grab an activity sheet and enjoy this Winter Wonderland Walk of Light organised by the Friends of Broad Oak Primary School PTA.The event is running daily in Didsbury's Stenner Woods from December 5 to January 4.Along the trail you'll see a collection of artwork created by pupils from the school.It's a free event, but a donation of £1 towards the PTA's fundraising is suggested.

direct to your inboxAn ammunition factory has been discovered by GMP in a Derbyshire town.Police raided a house in Buxton today on a smart modern estate overlooking countryside.The swoop in Walker Brow came after months of painstaking investigations.The force has described the find as "significant" and is suspected of being a key supply line guns and ammunition to Greater Manchester's gangs.Detectives seized ammunition, firearms components and "tools believed to be used in the manufacture of

Lightopia is preparing to welcome visitors later this week, filling Heaton Park with colourful lanterns and light installations.The festival, which has delayed its opening due to the national lockdown, will officially kick off on Thursday December 3.Many people who held tickets for earlier dates have had their bookings pushed into the new year, with the festival running through now until January 10.It's one of the few festive events that will be able to go ahead, thanks to being outdoors.But the

Love Island favourite is going au naturel, and the look is a big hit with her followers on Instagram.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

straight to your inboxFernandinho is the 'ultimate' defensive-midfielder of his generation, according to former Manchester City captain Richard Dunne.The Brazilian arrived in Manchester from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 and has since gone on to become one of City's most important players.Fernandinho even showed his versatility by stepping in at centre-back when he was needed last season as the Blues suffered from injuries and a lack of options in defence.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

straight to your inbox every day, freeFIFA 21 was officially released on October 9 worldwide, but Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is still missing from the Ultimate Team game mode.Summer signing Cavani wasn't added to the virtual United squad on FIFA 21 until the day after the game was officially released, with the former Paris Saint-Germain forward joining Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad.

The schools closing a week early include:Focus Trust’s chief executive Helen Rowland said: “We recognise the short notice may be an issue for some families but we hope that by taking the proactive and practical approach of extending the break, we can ensure that no one is forced to self-isolate over the holiday because of someone they have come into contact with at school.“The time will be made up later in the school year when it is safe and practical to do so and families will be informed of