8 h. ago One thing disappointed me about the vegan food at Manchester Christmas Markets

Miranda Pell went to the Manchester Christmas Markets to find out what is on offer for vegans

Politics

9 h. ago The 10 beautiful animals in desperate need of a new home in Greater Manchester before Christmas

Change a life this Christmas and adopt an animal

Politics

9 h. ago M&S' £5 Christmas bauble sells out despite having huge mistake on it

Marks and Spencer shoppers have been left completely baffled by the retailer's £5 Christmas decoration that's labelled as sudoku but features something else altogether...

Economics

9 h. ago The Radford Family celebrate Christmas differently as family of 24 jet off abroard

The family famed for having 22 children are focussing on quality time this Christmas

Society

13 h. ago Corrie stars shine in glitzy Christmas party at Manchester hotel as emergency services called to incident outside

All the Coronation Street soap legends were in attendance

Society

14 h. ago Inside Manchester's 'wildest Christmas do' as glam guests Coleen Rooney, Alex Gerrard and Charlotte Dawson let loose

Coleen Rooney didn't let a foot injury get in way of the celebrations as she joined a host of glamorous guests at the flamboyant festive bash - we've got all the pictures

Politics

14 h. ago 5 underrated Christmas films to watch this year including Netflix 'tearjerker'

If you're looking for a heartwarming festive film that's a little less talked about, I've got you covered

Politics

31 h. ago Snow is forecast for Christmas week as mega polar freeze due to hit

Temperatures are set for a dramatic plunge

Events

31 h. ago Full list of road closures for Manchester Christmas Parade this weekend

The city's free festive parade returns this weekend

Politics

31 h. ago Sainsbury's Tu 'beautiful' £22 Christmas Day jumper can be bought for £6

The Alps-inspired jumper screams Christmas, but remains chic

Economics

31 h. ago Strictly Christmas star supported as she addresses involvement after 'sudden death' shock

Her new professional dance partner has also been through the same heartbreaking loss ahead of the BBC One show's special

Events

34 h. ago Get 15% off at Perfume Shop in time for Christmas by doing 1 thing

The Perfume Shop is running a great deal where you can get 15% off any fragrance in its store, and you just have to do one simple thing. The retailer went online to talk about the deal with its followers recently

Politics

34 h. ago Man United icon Rio Ferdinand's wife shares festive snaps from Dubai after pair quit life in UK

Kate Ferdinand has shared photos of the former Manchester United defender's family enjoying Christmas festivities in Dubai

Politics

36 h. ago Christmas dinners in crisis? 'Immensely challenging' year hits turkey and ham supplies

Festive favourites face disruption following outbreaks of bird flu and swine fever

Events

37 h. ago B&M's trending £5 Christmas slippers have people 'running' to store

People online are raving about B&M's cosy boucle bow slippers, available in sizes 3-8 for just £5 with matching kids' versions - and they're so perfect for Christmas

Economics

47 h. ago Sainsbury's Tu 'festive but elegant' Christmas Day jumper can be bought for 33p today

It has Christmas sparkle, but remains elegant

Politics

57 h. ago The lifeline for Manchester's most vulnerable people, where 'your donations mean survival'

This Christmas, the M.E.N. is raising money for incredible Manchester-based charity Mustard Tree

Events

59 h. ago Woman who 'hates Christmas' says people never take her seriously

A woman who claims she 'hates Christmas' has said people never believe her when she says she doesn't like the holiday, or they assume she must have had a 'bad childhood'

Politics

60 h. ago Free Christmas lantern parade and nativity coming to Greater Manchester town

The town-wide event brings the Nativity story to life with music, storytelling and a lantern parade

Politics

62 h. ago Morrisons shoppers rave over Christmas product dubbed ‘too cute to eat’

The product has returned to Morrisons stores to the delight of shoppers everywhere

Politics