Greater Manchester weather for Christmas Eve weekend, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

The first bank holiday of 2024 is behind us already, with New Year's Day over and done with. There's a bit of a wait until our next bank holiday, which is the long Easter weekend. Last year, we enjoyed an extra day off in May thanks to King Charles' coronation. But this year, England and Wales get the standard eight bank holidays in total, with no other special occasions on the cards.

This is the moment a mouse was spotted scurrying around near an entrance to the Trafford Centre's busy food hall at Christmas.

The Met Office said flooding is 'possible' in parts of Greater Manchester as forecasters issued a weather warning for more heavy rainfall. After weeks of rain and sodden conditions, New Year's Day began with bright sunshine and pleasant, dry conditions.

Shopping centres have been packed this week as people rushed to get their hands on a bargain or two in the Boxing Day sales. But there will be more chances to browse the shops this bank holiday weekend as we bring in the new year.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Trafford Centredemanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Crowds of demonstrators flooded the shopping destination waving flags and clutching banners.

Shoppers were heading in their thousands to the Trafford Centre on Friday, in scenes described as "busier than Christmas" around the huge car parks. Digital signs stating "All car parks FULL" were placed around the perimeter of the Trafford Centre on Friday afternoon with queues of cars seen along the entrance and exit roads.

Billions of pounds have been promised for projects aimed at 'levelling up' the country over the last four years. Various funds have been set up with money earmarked for schemes on the condition that it is spent swiftly and projects are completed by an agreed deadline.

A driver who was arrested after a parent and son were killed in a crash in Oldham has been released on bail, police have confirmed.

It's set to be a cloudy day in Greater Manchester on Boxing Day - ahead of a rain warning coming into force tomorrow.

The much-anticipated big day has arrived and while it is often full of celebrations for many, others will be hoping to settle down in front of the TV when the evening comes around.

Ten months have passed by and the patience of EastEnders fans will pay off tonight when the male character killed off will finally be revealed. Those who follow the BBC One soap have been waiting almost a year to find out who was the one laying lifeless on the floor of the Queen Vic on Christmas Day 2023.

Hear the word ‘Ibiza’ and images of a sun-soaked party-island spring to mind - not a town in North Yorkshire and a mediaeval castle. But that’s the nickname that Skipton received this year.

Eleven abandoned rabbits have been rescued after being discovered in cardboard boxes in a park. Among the homeless bunnies are four babies just a few days old.

A man has been arrested after police were called to a domestic disturbance in Bolton.

They're a familiar Christmas sight - the snaking queues at butchers across Greater Manchester as families make their final festive preparations.

Police are asking for help in finding a man who failed to turn up at court. Greater Manchester Police said that Nathan Riley, 28, is wanted after he didn't show up for a hearing.

Manchester United and England footballer Mason Mount says he felt 'privileged' to spend Christmas festivities with a group of special people 'often overlooked'. Residents at Timperley Nursing Home were thrilled to be joined by the special guest for their early Christmas dinner on Thursday, December 21.

A suspected speeding driver is alleged to have led police on a dramatic 90mph chase through Manchester for more than half an hour before eventually being caught. Greater Manchester Police traffic cops were alerted to a Mazda 3 in the south of the city.

Yesterday (December 21), trainer and fashion giant New Balance opened a new store in the Trafford Centre. Away from its discount store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, it's the sneaker brand's first Northern store in the UK.

It's the most wonderful time of the year with Christmas just around the corner. Most of us will spend it celebrating with family and friends - which means you may need to stock up on plenty of food and drink.