What it's like at Manchester Airport on a very different Christmas Eve

link.Luke Peech from Aldi UK said: “We’re proud to support good causes across North and South Lanarkshire this festive period, helping them to provide fresh and filling meals over the Christmas period.“The feedback has been overwhelming and we’re really pleased to have extended the initiative, so we can do what we can for those in need within the community in what was an incredibly tough year for so many.”Steve Butterworth, from Neighbourly, added: “Sadly, this festive season has been the

direct to your inboxManchester Airport is urging the UK government to provide more financial help for the ailing travel industry - and a roadmap out of restrictions. Bosses at MAG, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, welcome the move to ensure passengers arriving into England have tested negative for coronavirus before being allowed entry.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain but that hasn't stopped some supporters from holding out hope that he will one day join Manchester United.Although they made last season's Champions League final and qualified for this year's knock-out stages, PSG sacked former manager Thomas Tuchel on Christmas Eve and Pochettino was installed as the immediate favourite to be his replacement.The Argentine has been out of a

direct to your inbox A man has died after being hit by a car in Middleton on Christmas Eve. The 30 year-old pedestrian was involved in a collision with a grey BMW 320i M Sport on Rochdale Road just after 7.30pm on Thursday, December 24.Emergency services raced to the scene he was rushed to hospital in a serious condition.

Jason Manford has shared his heartbreak after finding out his BBC and XFM radio star pal has died.The stand up comedian took to his Instagram feed to share a photo of Michelle Mullane before explaining to his 318,000 followers that she sadly lost her battle with bowel cancer aged 50 on Christmas Eve.The snap saw the the brunette beauty smiling at the camera, which he captioned: "Just found out my dear friend and ex-BBC Manchester presenter Michelle Mullane sadly passed away on Christmas Eve.

direct to your inboxA family is trying to track down the person behind a kindhearted random act of kindness.An envelope with a £5 note inside had been left in the car park of Asda in Chadderton on Christmas Eve.Inside the envelope, which had a Christmas tree drawn on it, the card read: "To whoever has found this, I hope you have a lovely Christmas, treat yourself."Keep smiling, there is light at the end of the tunnel!Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with

This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kardashian family did not have their annual Christmas Eve bash for the first time in decades. But the family still gathered at Kourtney Kardashian's home for a glamorous celebration; everyone dressed to the nines for the special night.

Well-known CNN reporter Andrew Kaczynski and his wife, Rachel Louise Ensign, are in mourning right now after their 9-month-old daughter Francesca passed away on Christmas Eve.

direct to your inboxA house was shot at twice yesterday - including once while children were eating Christmas dinner, police have said.The shocking attack was carried out at a property on Chelston Avenue in Moston.Police said it was targeted once at around 1am and then again at around 5pm on Christmas Day. During the first shooting, two adults aged in their 50s and two teenagers aged 17 and 14 were inside, police said.

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direct to your inbox On Christmas Eve last year, as had become annual tradition, a Manchester Evening News reporter was at the airport to record and capture the poignant moments as families and loved ones were reunited for the holiday season. Their warm hugs, passionate kisses and carefree abandon with personal space might now seem like a foreign concept.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere's no rest for Manchester United, who were last to play on Wednesday night and are first to kick off on Boxing Day. That gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad little time to prepare for a tough test at Leicester tomorrow, let alone fit in a proper Christmas Day with the family.

This white Christmas ended with three men arrested on drug charges.  More than $600,000 worth of drugs -- hidden inside pizza boxes -- were seized by authorities in the U.K. after police discovered cocaine, marijuana and cash during a raid of two homes on Christmas Eve, according to the Greater Manchester Police Department.  More than half a million pounds worth of drugs found in pizza boxes have been seized following raids in Greater Manchester on Wednesday.

It might be Christmas time, but these stars are celebrating two holidays this time of year!

MND after giving birth has lost her fight with the disease. Warrior Jennifer Bell, 28, was given just months to live when medics diagnosed her in March 2019.