Santa steam train returning to Manchester this Christmas - and tickets are already on sale

It might only be August but plans are well underway for Christmas, with light trails, ice rinks and Santa steam trains already confirmed and booking up fast. And now, there's a chance to get your office party sorted as a brand new alpine-themed yurt village is coming to Manchester.

We're now just days away until the August Bank Holiday arrives, so we thought it was about time we offered up some inspiration for how to spend the three-day weekend.

A self-dubbed ‘bossman’ who brought about his own downfall after bragging about his crimes is amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

Here are your Tuesday evening Manchester United headlines.

Manchester's newest luxury hotel is preparing to officially open - with the promise of rooms "designed for the perfect night's sleep". Forty-Seven on Peter Street in the city centre boasts 32 boutique bedrooms and some of "the most lavish suites" in Manchester.

A murderer who stabbed a man in the neck following a row in a shop is amongst those who have been jailed this week in Greater Manchester.

Situated in the very centre of the city, The Alan Hotel is a design-led, creatively curated six-storey hotel housed in a historic building, and savvy travellers could be staying there for less.

Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea this summer.

Plans to offload some of Manchester United’s fringe players are in full swing at Old Trafford. To comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, United will be hoping to recoup significant transfer fees over the next few transfer windows.

Nobody wants to talk about Christmas in the summer, but missing out on the best events isn't much fun either.

People living in one of the poorest areas in the country could benefit from a share of over £3million - as the local authority promises to help residents with the cost of living crisis.

We're just weeks away from the return of Manchester Pride and plans, as you might expect, are well under way. Manchester will be rolling out the rainbow carpet for the annual four-day LGBTQ+ celebration, which takes place over the August 25-28 bank holiday weekend in locations across the city.

A Danish retailer rivalling IKEA when it comes to homeware is about to open its biggest store in the UK - and it’s right here in Greater Manchester.

A beach less than a three hour drive away from Greater Manchester has been named one of the best in Britain, according to a new study. Abersoch Beach, located in the south-eastern corner of the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales, came out on top in a list published by the AA.

A Netherlands-inspired 'care village' which will allow residents to move between homes has been given the green light by Wigan Council.

The Manchester United takeover process will run into the new season with little clarity over what the Glazers intend to do.

Andre Onana has told Harry Maguire to “be ready” for his high demands going forward but says he has a good relationship with the former captain despite berating him for sloppy defending against Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United's opening big for Sofyan Amrabat has 'already arrived at Fiorentina' as Erik ten Hag gets to work on another major signing, according to reports in Italy.

Bruno Fernandes has hit back at ridiculous claims he 'ignored' Andre Onana during Manchester United's pre-season friendly defeat to Real Madrid on Thursday.

Manchester United could bank £20million in total for Anthony Elanga after he joined Nottingham Forest in an initial £15m deal.