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Watch: London and Manchester armed robbers jailed

Three members of an organised criminal gang who stole more than £300,000 of watches during nearly identical jewellery heists in Manchester and London have been jailed....

Diner offers free Christmas dinner to 90 low-income families

Infamous Diner in Manchester is to close its doors to the public on Sunday 20 December to offer free Christmas dinners to struggling Salford families. The scheme –...

Family-friendly festive zone promises fun for all

Cathedral Gardens has been reimagined as Manchester Christmas Market’s dedicated family area with incredible children’s entertainment and vintage fairground...

Top tips for travelling into the city for the Christmas markets

British Transport Police: We’re gearing up for the busiest time of the year with a festive policing plan to ensure passengers travel in safety this Christmas. Our...

Festive travel campaign is a Christmas cracker

A campaign promoting the easiest ways to get into and around Manchester this Christmas was launched yesterday. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), in partnership...

Manchester shows how to kick-start the Christmas season with incredible Switch-on event…

… and the Giant Santa can be seen from space… Thousands of people flocked to Manchester city centre for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On, marking the start of...

Travel advice for Christmas Lights switch on

People travelling around Manchester city centre over the weekend (Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November) are advised to plan their journeys in advance due to a number of...

Major delays after serious three-car smash near Trinity Way

A serious crash at the junction of Trinity Way and Cheetham Hill Road is causing severe delays for drivers into this evening’s rush hour. The A665 Cheetham Hill...

Princess Street opened up to two-way traffic

Vital road traffic changes to a key city centre route will start this week as part of a major scheme to future-proof the city’s transport infrastructure. From Sunday 1...

Watch: Eccles man who lost everything in devastating brain injury crash up for award

A 44-year-old man who fought to rebuilt his life after an horrific car crash 10 years ago is in the running for a national award. Steven Lomas, who was born in...