Elsewhere in the top five, Birmingham (76.3) and Glasgow (69.5) also performed strongly, while Bath (66.4) was the highest-ranked market in the South of England other than London’s Winter Wonderland. At the other end of the table, Leeds (47.8), Chester (50.7) and Exeter (51.6) were named the least impressive festive markets in this year’s study.

LaplandUK Manchester hopes to brings the story of Father Christmas to life through an interactive journey, according to organisers. The theatrical experience lasts more than four hours and includes an Enchanted Forest,

Christmas is quickly approaching. And while some of us can’t bear to think of the long gift lists and packed city centre streets, others are buzzing for the smell of freshly cut Christmas trees, the sound of carol singers filling the streets and the return of pigs in blankets (the GOAT roast dinner side).

An indie band have alleged they were kicked out of a Manchester venue after throwing a guitar off stage and clapping back at the audience.

Two Jewish people were killed and three left in a serious condition after a car ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday. The victims have been named as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66. One of the victims was hit ...

Erling Haaland scored another two goals for Manchester City as they beat Bournemouth 3-1 — and jumped above their opponents into second place in the Premier League — at the Etihad Stadium. The Norwegian, who is in unstoppable form, picked up his 12th and 13th league goals of the season in a clinical display from the home side.