14 h. ago The giant Manchester Santas we've loved and lost, and the one who reigned supreme

Lots and lots of Santa's, but one has reigned supreme

Politics

55 h. ago Giant Cadbury Milk chocolate bars that 'last ages' cheaper than Tesco in Black Friday deal

'These are almost the same length as your arm and are excellent value for money'

Economics

5 d. ago The Secret Santa Project review – festive romcom tries for the Love Actually style multiple story strands

Set in a London council office, this clunky Christmas comedy interweaves a handful of storylines but musters only a brief flicker of cosy charmFeelgood Christmas romcoms are like school nativity plays: you can forgive a lot in return for a toasty warm festive glow. The Secret Santa Project, based on a book by Tracy Bloom and set in a London council’s accounting department, manages a brief flicker of cosy charm in places but in truth it’s bit of a Christmas clunker.Like Richard Curtis’s Love Actually this is a film with a handful of interwoven storylines. Samantha Giles plays Diane, the grinchy head of accounts who in the tradition of London romcoms walks to work over Westminster bridge past Big Ben; she would love to see Christmas cancelled and save the council a few pounds. Her husband Leon (Mark Williams) is a panto director, and Diane suspects he’s got a thing going on with Snow White. This plot line is not a million miles from Emma Thompson’s in Love Actually, but it bungles alo...

Politics

9 d. ago In Gianluigi Donnarumma and Josko Gvardiol, the future looks bright for Man City’s defence

The giant Italian goalkeeper has made an impressive start to life at Manchester City

Politics

1 week ago Best Secret Santa ideas under £20 that your friends and colleagues will love

Thoughtful and fun gifts for friends, family and James in I.T

Economics

1 week ago Mini in danger of being 'eaten' by giant freak sinkhole in bakery car park

The car was left suspended in mid-air after the ground gave way

Politics

2 w. ago Tech giant reduces £47 air fryer to £13 that's 'perfect' for Christmas cooking

"Very impressed with the air fryer, used it a few times now and all dishes have been a success!"

Society

2 w. ago Liverpool stars 'look like they've had a row' as new signing 'really struggling'

Liverpool have lost their last four Premier League matches, with the reigning champions dropping to seventh in the table and major issues for manager Arne Slot to address

Politics

3 w. ago Manchester's giant ice rink is open for Christmas 2025 with a bizarre new addition

The skate around Christmas tree has been replaced with something very different

Politics

3 w. ago Christmas market with Santa Claus and 'giant Advent calendar' has £30 flights from Manchester

This European Christmas market has been named one of the best to visit this year by multiple travel experts, and luckily, direct flights from Manchester begin at just £30.

Economics