Transport bosses have said Greater Manchester buses and trams will continue to run despite planned strike action as Christmas approaches.

When delivered to devices, the alert made a loud siren-like sound, even if they were set on silent, and lasted for around 10 seconds.

Leading opera star Bryn Terfel’s face breaks out into a giant smile as he talks about his special Christmas concert at Manchester’s ...

Across the North West, families can celebrate the festive season at a number of National Trust properties. At Rufford Old Hall, in Rufford, near Ormskirk, Father Christmas will be making an appearance ...

The rises in fees at Blackburn Leisure Centre, Darwen Leisure Centre and Witton Park Arena were announced by the council's environment director Martin Eden. They include to cost of an adult casual ...

John Cunningham, who is a resident at HC-One’s De Brook Lodge Care Home in Flixton will celebrate his 101st birthday on December 14. The care home is asking for people to send birthday cards to Mr ...

I sampled pigs in blankets from a few supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and M&S, and the results were mostly decent ...

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Are you looking for independent shops so you can help smaller businesses? - Oldham Street in Manchester is among the best spots in the UK.

English painter William Hogarth 'stands out' in the world of art and antiques, according to expert Andrew Blackall.

I'm a Celebrity fans were left "crying rivers" as McFly's Danny Jones was reunited with his wife Georgia and his son Cooper.

Did you watch Coleen Rooney and Richard Coles in Dreaded Dregs tonight? I'm a Celebrity fans said it was "too much" as they ...