3 h. ago BBC pulls Christmas special from schedules as fans fume at 'ridiculous' decision

The BBC has reportedly pulled the Mandy Christmas special from the festive TV schedule with just days to go, with the show now set to air in 2026

Politics

4 h. ago I spent £17.70 on a pick and mix — my jaw dropped at what was inside

The same company that has stalls at Manchester Christmas Markets

Economics

4 h. ago Five free Christmas things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend

Christmas carols, festive markets and family raves are all taking place across Greater Manchester this weekend

Politics

7 h. ago Warning over 'disastrous' Christmas dinner mistake two thirds of Brits admit to making

Don't leave your guests poorly this Christmas

Events

7 h. ago Manchester Arndale welcomes 'luxurious' new jewellery shop in time for Christmas

The Manchester Arndale jewellery shop features an immersive jewellery bar, photo booth, and an open workshop where customers can see directly through to the goldsmiths at work

Politics

14 h. ago 'Warm but smart and flattering' Christmas Day dress in 5 colours now £36 in reduction

"True to size looks smart and it's lovely and warm without being bulky"

Economics

14 h. ago All the supermarkets selling 'Christmas dinner in a box' this year

Asda, Iceland, Morrisons and Sainsbury's are among the supermarkets making it easier than ever to put together a Christmas dinner

Politics

20 h. ago Whisky lovers snapping up Christmas box full of 'smooth' blends with £75 off

It contains options from Ireland, Scotland, US, Sweden, Japan and Austrailia

Economics

26 h. ago 30 pictures from Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 as final weekend approaches

With 274 market stalls, a return of festive huts by Albert Square, and a huge Ferris Wheel, the Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 have been huge

Sport

27 h. ago Woman tries every supermarket Christmas party food range and names 'the best'

Becca Stock, 28, tested 30 Christmas party foods from Aldi, Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Asda and Co-op to find the best value options - and one left her desperate for more

Society

33 h. ago BBC The Repair Shop's Christmas special chaos as expert shouts 'let's get them'

The Repair Shop viewers were left in hysterics as a repeat of a BBC Christmas special saw the village descend into chaos

Events

46 h. ago Brilliant photos show Manchester at Christmas before the markets took over

See snaps of Kendal's, Lewis's, and a carol service at Strangeways

Culture

50 h. ago 'Perfect' Christmas Day jumper that's 'admired by friends and family' now £32

Stunning and sparkly, it ticks every box for Christmas Day wear

Economics

52 h. ago Major Trafford Centre Christmas event cancelled at short notice due to weather

'We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused'

Politics

52 h. ago The Christmas lights are back on in the land of Frank Sidebottom

Hundreds turn out to celebrate the twinkling festive lights

Politics

53 h. ago Emmerdale Christmas trailer confirms return for fan favourite villain

The ITV soap teased what fans can expect over the festive season

Politics

54 h. ago 'I've spent 15k on Christmas presents but worry I won't be able to pay my bills'

Jodie Weston, 32, has spent £15,000 on Christmas presents for her two-year-old son Koa-Zayde, but the influencer now fears her savings are dwindling and she won't be able to cover bills in January

Economics

58 h. ago All Creatures Great and Small Christmas Special start time, cast list and how to watch Comfort & Joy

Rachel Shenton returns for the Christmas Special but who else stars in the festive episode, what is it about and when is it episode on?

Politics

60 h. ago Christmas comes early as scratchcard punter wins whopping £2m, then leaves shopkeeper nice bonus

The shopkeeper is also a few thousand pound richer

Economics

62 h. ago Free Shaun the Sheep sculpture trail arrives in Manchester for Christmas

It comes as Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show makes its European premiere at Aviva Studios

Politics