The Narnia-themed winter wonderland and Christmas markets less than an hour from Manchester

Nestled in the Peak District is a beautiful historic hall which is hosting a Christmas market with a difference this festive season. Shoppers can immerse themselves in the magical setting of a 900-year-old fortified manor house and browse artisan stalls.

Following last night's anncounment that Girls Aloud would be reuniting for a 2024 UK and Ireland tour, the band have revealed more details about what it may entail. The most successful girl group of the noughties will be heading out on tour next May, starting off in Dublin before going across the UK, including two nights in Manchester.

The Manchester Christmas Markets are in full swing with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to descend on the city during the festive season. It's no secret that a day at the markets can cost you a pretty penny, but it is also possible to enjoy them for free, simply by walking around and soaking up the festive spirit.

When Tomas Galvez made his international debut for Finland in January, it was a huge moment of pride for his multi-national family. But it wasn't a firm decision on Galvez's part that he would represent the country for the rest of his career.

A legal worker 'betrayed' his employers by stealing thousands of pounds in 'panic' as he wracked up gambling debts. Sergio Felix worked for the Manchester city centre based 9 St John Street barristers chambers as a fees clerk, handling payments to barristers working in its criminal and family law divisions.

Juventus have made contact with Manchester United regarding a January loan move for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.

It’s that time of the year when Manchester city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland. The Christmas Markets are finally up and running, welcoming hordes of shoppers to buy food, drink and presents from the picture perfect wooden huts.

Manchester Christmas Markets may have only just opened, but they've already been welcoming thousands of punters over the weekend. And that includes the first sighting of celebrity visitors.

Trick or treaters may have finished off their Halloween sweets, and the sparklers and fireworks have fizzled out after Bonfire Night, but we've got plenty to look forward to in the weeks ahead. November and December in Manchester is full of festivities - from the markets and winter chalets to the carol concerts and pantomime shows.

Hundreds of visitors descended upon Manchester’s Christmas Markets for the first Saturday of trading. Shoppers sipped on steaming mugs of mulled wine, tucked into tasty treats and broswed dozens of stalls selling handmade gifts.

It's been a chilly start to the weekend, with many parts of Greater Manchester waking up to one of the first frosts of the winter on Saturday morning. But it looks like it's going to be a bright and sunny Saturday, with temperatures warming up as we head into this afternoon.

Married At First Sight UK star Peggy Rose has enjoyed a night out partying with The Only Way Is Essex and Love Island stars at a Playboy x Misspap event. She joined a celebrity guest list at a party at Manchester's MNKY House to celebrate the fashion collaboration between the two brands that launched on Thursday and was photographed posing with TOWIE stars Chloe Brockett and Junaid Ahmed.

This year's Manchester Christmas Markets have got off to a rousing start - with plenty of festive cheer already filling the city centre.

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A Northern Quarter café bar will be handing out free coffee on Saturday morning as part of a collaboration with a Mancunian fashion brand.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Arndale - with the centre unveiling its decorations for this year’s festivities. The shopping centre has a new display this year, called ‘The Flight Before Christmas’.

Details on how to get tickets to Rochdale’s renowned ‘Feel Good Festival’ in 2024 have finally been unveiled.

It’s not long now until the Manchester Christmas Markets return for 2023. Dozens of stalls will be spread out across the city centre selling an array of festive treats from Friday, November 10.

Festive cheer is descending upon the city once more as the Christmas Markets return to Manchester. In a few days’ time the city centre will be transformed as more than 200 huts strewn with garlands and twinkling lights fill various squares and streets.

Heptonstall is a small village nestled within the Calderdale borough of West Yorkshire, just up the hill (a very steep hill) from the popular market town of Hebden Bridge.