Things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this October half term and Halloween 2023

The couples are whittling down fast as the battle for the Glitterball trophy continues on Strictly Come Dancing The nine remaining celebrity contestants and their professional dance partners will return to the ballroom on Saturday night (November 4) but will there be early fireworks?

Producers and animators behind Netflix and Disney's latest releases are giving special talks at Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) this November.

It’s going to be a hard winter for Greater Manchester’s homeless. It always is.

David Beckham couldn't quite believe what he was seeing when a Hollywood star decided to dress as him for Halloween - but fans couldn't help but say the same thing. The former Manchester United star had his own spooky festivities and was seen sporting his own costume with his daughter, Harper.

A historic building in Manchester city centre has reopened after being restored to its former glory.

Former midfielder Roy Keane has urged manager Erik ten Hag to strip Bruno Fernandes of the Manchester United captaincy following Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Stacey Solomon told fans she's 'alive' after she refused help in the supermarket while out with her kids. The Loose Women star posted a video to social media explaining what had happened as she wished to thank those who offered her help, even though she felt 'embarrassed' to accept it.

It's one of the busiest days of the week at Bury Market with people coming from far and wide to visit the town's 'jewel in the crown'. But this morning (October 27), customers were confused when they arrived to find the shutters of the market hall were still closed.

Erik ten Hag has admitted Manchester United's game against F.C. Copenhagen is a must-win fixture for the club.

For nearly a decade, Aram Sheibani lived a life of luxury. He jetted around the world, stayed in luxury hotels and drove top-of-the-range cars - including a £250,000 white Bentley. He's said to have bought the flash motor with cash.

We're nearing the halfway mark of the competition already so we're hoping for another spectacular night of dances on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night. Week five of the BBC One dance contest will see the 12 remaining couples return to the ballroom.

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.

Aaron Nemane was always encouraged to play with personality coming through the ranks at Manchester City and it's his personality which has helped him shape a promising career that perhaps could hit further heights.

The Manchester United Foundation charity has been ‘amazed’ and ‘overwhelmed’ after their coat appeal was met by an ‘unbelievable response’.

David de Gea has congratulated former Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes after he helped his native Portugal qualify for next year's European Championship.

Andy Burnham has released a statement on the crisis in Gaza and 'condemned without reservation the appalling attacks in Israel by Hamas'. The Mayor also said he was 'determined' that all communities in Greater Manchester would be kept safe, while also reiterating the right of the public to take part in peaceful protest.

Emmerdale's Super Soap Week continued on Tuesday (October 10) with a nailbiting stunt that kept fans of the programme on tenterhooks. The ITV soap showed Chloe Harris driving a car with Mackenzie Boyd and Charity Dingle in the backseat.

Liam Gallagher will be this week’s surprise voice for Manchester’s tram announcements.The former Oasis member and Manchester music legend is set to take over the tram announcements in celebration of the Bee Network, Greater Manchester’s integrated public transport system, and Beyond the Music festival. Gallagher will be announcing the stops as they go via some pre-recorded snippets.Beyond the Music Festival is a new fest and change-making conference that is set to take place in Manchester from October 11-14.

Spooky half term fun is planned at Knowsley Safari this October half term and the best bit is, kids go free.

More than a third of private hire taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are licensed by a council that operates around 80 miles away in Wolverhampton.