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John Lewis fans make Christmas advert predictions as curious new teaser drops
John Lewis
Fans have been speculating on what the John Lewis 2024 Christmas ad could have in store
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Jurassic World dinosaur exhibition announces extended run in Manchester over Christmas
The Trafford Centre
The huge Jurassic World exhibition at the Trafford Centre is billed as the closest you'll get to seeing real-life dinosaurs
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The city centre rooms that 'don't make sense' but people absolutely love
Manchester City Centre
One is next to a cinema entrance, another in a former printer's... what's their secret?
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Work finally begins to build huge Therme water resort next to Trafford Centre as bosses issue major update
Trafford Park
Photos released today have shown that work has now begun on the epic resort that will boast 25 swimming pools, 30 water slides, swim up bars and an array of saunas
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Shayne-mania! The day BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Shayne Ward brought Manchester to a standstill
Strictly Come Dancing
He's dazzling the nation on Strictly Come Dancing now, but almost 20 years ago Shayne Ward was bringing Manchester to a total standstill
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Manchester Christmas Markets to get even BIGGER for 2024 festive return
Manchester Christmas Markets
What's new and what to expect at Manchester Christmas Markets for the big 2024 return - including an expanded main hub with even more wooden huts
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Jane McDonald named legend as stars honoured in Manchester
Deansgate
It's something her fans have long known, but Jane McDonald is now officially a Legend
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The historic Town Hall raising a glass with its own gin
Rochdale
"It's exclusive to us and we are the only town hall that we know of that has its own gin"
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‘I bought a lamp from Temu and couldn't believe what it was made from'
Shopping
TikToker Neta Murphy was left stunned when she discovered her Temu croissant lamp was made of something rather unexpected – and people have had mixed reactions
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Grandma falls into canal before 'heroic' workman steps in
Tameside
Police have thanked the 'brave' man
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Nando's employee stunned after chicken chain sends heart-warming maternity gift
Tik Tok
A Nando's worker was left speechless after the restaurant chain sent her an adorable set of gifts while she was off on maternity leave - the heart-warming video has since gone viral
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Manchester Pride attendee 'nearly in tears' after heart-warming gesture from young girl
Manchester Pride
'It made me think that that’s what Pride is all about really'
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The cabin crew member who got all dragged up to take centre stage at this year's Pride parade
Manchester Pride
“Whether I’m on a flight with 300 passengers or performing on stage for late night revellers, it’s a captive audience"
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Manchester woman wins huge £2.4 million prize from a £1 bet
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"I'm in absolute awe"
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Blossoms film new music video at Stockport care home with residents made to ‘feel like they were in a movie’
Blossoms
"They were all star struck by this tall rock star standing in the middle of the lounge where they normally have their tea"
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The unusual bucket list request that saw fearless Wigan gran climb 235ft to top of Blackpool rollercoaster
Blackpool
"It’s an experience I’ll never forget"
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The 'gut feeling' that led to train conductor stepping in to save passenger
Stockport
Naheed Asif's quick thinking prevented a worse situation
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Tesco shopper wants to find woman after her £25 gesture leaves customers speechless
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David said her act in Tesco was a 'godsend'
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'I honestly don't know whether I'd be here today without Marmaduke'
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How a 'big ginger cat' helped pull a medic out of 'deep depression' after the Manchester Arena bombing
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Midwife on lunch break checked her emails to find she had £1m in the bank
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'An awful lot has changed in the past 10 years but then again, not so much'
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Dragons' Den stars 'have a blast' down Canal Street as filming returns to Manchester
Dragons Den
The new series of Dragon's Den is being filmed now in Manchester - and two of the show's stars enjoyed a break from filming along one of the city's most iconic streets
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The cute miniature railway with £2.50 rides families have loved for 40 years
Poynton
It's just featured in Blossoms new music video and families love the £2.50 rides here
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Manchester Day 2024 will see city turned into 'biggest ever playground' as theme announced
Manchester Day
The free family-friendly event will this year have a sports and games theme
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The 'best looking pubs' in the UK
Pubs and bars
'It is only right that the blood, sweat and tears poured into these pubs is celebrated'
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