£860M Vision for Town Centre Living in Greater Manchester
Regeneration boss Tim Heatley outlines a £860M, 2,500-home vision for suburban living in Greater Manchester's overlooked towns, citing strong demand and affordable rents.
Regeneration boss Tim Heatley outlines a £860M, 2,500-home vision for suburban living in Greater Manchester's overlooked towns, citing strong demand and affordable rents.
Get Mary Berry's simple pasta bake recipe, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this cheesy, golden dish is the ultimate family comfort food. Try it tonight!
Amanda O'Neill, known as 'the Christmas dinner lady', is preparing over 100 festive meals for Solihull residents facing hardship. Her initiative, a tribute to a late friend, highlights incredible community spirit.
From dazzling lights to bulky Santa suits, discover the surprising UK laws that could result in fines of up to £5,000 this Christmas Day. Stay safe and avoid a festive penalty.
The Met Office predicts a mostly dry, cold, and bright Christmas Day 2025 for the UK, with a brisk wind and a very low chance of snow. Find out the full festive forecast.
Discover the complete festive TV listings for Christmas Day 2025. Find out what films and specials are on BBC One, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Plan your perfect day of viewing.
Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks and Strictly's Luba Mushtuk explain their reasons for a solo Christmas Day in 2025. Discover why they're choosing solitude this festive season.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer uses his Christmas message to thank NHS staff, emergency services and volunteers working over the festive period, as new figures reveal 1.2 million will be on duty.
Lidl GB is giving away 100 tonnes of surplus food on Christmas Eve, creating over 238,000 meals for those in need across the UK. Read about their festive community support.
Your complete guide to the Christmas Eve TV schedule for 2025, featuring festive films, specials, and shows across all major UK channels. Plan your viewing now!
Network Rail begins vital track replacement near Ingatestone station over five weekends from Jan 10. Expect bus replacements and level crossing closures. Check before you travel.
Manchester's Christmas Markets have ended for 2025. While some traders reported their worst year in 20 years, others saw strong sales. Read the full story on the festive season's economic impact.
The Salvation Army, with The Parkgate Hotel, delivers 300 festive meals across Cardiff, doubling last year's effort to support those struggling with the cost of living crisis. Read how the community is coming together.
Weather maps predict a six-hour snowfall hitting northern England on January 4-5, 2026, with Greater Manchester and Lancashire set for a wintry blanket. Get the full forecast.
Amanda O'Neill, 42, prepares festive meals for those in need, honouring a friend's memory. Her community effort ensures everyone has a full plate on Christmas Day.
Amanda O'Neill from Solihull is preparing over 100 festive meals for locals in need this Christmas. Discover how her act of kindness honours a friend's memory.
The full Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus for HMP Birmingham's 1,450 inmates have been disclosed. See the meal choices, from halal options to festive treats.
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died after being hit by a VW Polo on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died at the scene of a crash on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
Melly May Lynch, 29, spent two days and £250 embracing the nostalgic 'tacky Christmas' TikTok trend in her North Wales home. Discover her festive transformation and the hunt for 90s decorations.
Find the full list of 42 Wetherspoons pubs open in the West Midlands on Christmas Day 2024, offering festive meals and company for those alone. Discover your local.
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition to launch a new high-protein, GLP-1 friendly food range. The 53-product line hits shelves in January 2026. Read more.
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition to launch a new high-protein, GLP-1 friendly ready meal range in January. Discover the supermarket's move to support weight-loss injection users.
JD Wetherspoon confirms 683 pubs open on Christmas Day 2025, including many across Birmingham and the West Midlands. See the full local list and festive menu details here.
Margaret Crichton, 78, died after being hit by a car in an Asda car park in Shaw, Oldham. Police are appealing for her family and witnesses to come forward.
Suki Kullar, owner of Rasoi restaurants, delivered nearly 50 hot meals to The Wallich's homeless projects in Swansea, spreading festive kindness. Discover how the community is supporting those in need.
A 78-year-old woman has died after being hit by a van in an Asda car park in Shaw. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
A nine-hour snow event is forecast for eastern England on December 27, with Greater London at risk. Discover the 16 counties set to escape the worst of the wintry weather.
Sixteen victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing have been awarded nearly £20 million in damages. The settlements follow a public inquiry that found serious security failings. Read the full story.