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Manchester Christmas Parade - route, times, map and BIG surprise for December return

All the details including extended route, map and timings for the magical festive parade returning to Manchester are now confirmed

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Amazon's bestselling card game with 73,000 five-star reviews 'perfect' for players of any age slashed to £11 for Black Friday

There are multiple variations of the game which you can tailor to your needs including; a two player edition, a party edition for more players and a NSFW Adult edition for those who plan to turn it into a drinking game

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Opening date revealed for Nike's new Manchester Arndale store

Manchester Arndale

It's good news for Christmas shoppers

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Amazon shoppers praise 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's

A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's

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McDonald's Paddington plush toys being sold on eBay just hours after arriving inside Happy Meals

Sellers have seen an opportunity to make some money from the children's toys

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Amazon fans snapping up huge 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's

Money saving and offers

A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's

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McDonald's has put Paddington plush toys inside Happy Meals and families have fallen in love with them

There are 10 cute toys to collect as well as two Paddington books

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'A symphony of flavours that danced harmoniously on my palate': Customer's hilarious, five-star review of 'bangin' kebab

The meal left him 'utterly amazed and craving for more'

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Inside Tinseltown - the fabulous festive fairground and ice rink at the Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre

The festive funfair is back - here's what you'll find there for the next few weeks

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Supermarket launches matching family Christmas pyjamas from £3.74 a pair

The sets will be available in stores at the budget price this week

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Manchester's Christmas Drive-In cinema returns with classics Elf and Home Alone

Expect festive classics, karaoke and hot cholate served by Santa's elves

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We went to the first night of Hamilton in Manchester - and it's unlike anything we've ever seen before

Hamilton's big opening night reviewed

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Inside the illuminated animal trail that's taken over Knowsley Safari this Christmas

The festive event features light-up animals such as giraffes, penguins, zebras and polar bears

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Castlefield Viaduct to transform into 'magical grotto' as it launches after-hours light trail

This year’s festivities will include lantern-lit wanders, a chill out space and festive plant tours

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I tried the Cadbury treat that's a hit this Christmas, but there's one thing that might disappoint fans

It's filled with 25 chunks of the creamy chocolate we all know and love

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The beautiful Christmas markets near Greater Manchester you need to catch before it's too late

These markets are held in a stunning courtyard with a 45ft Christmas trees, Victorian carousel and a big wheel

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Stunned audience asked to leave I Should Be So Lucky musical

Manchester Opera House

A cast member was admitted to hospital shortly before the start of the show

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DWP to pay millions Christmas bonus within weeks

A wide variety of benefit claimants will get some extra cash this Christmas

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New Look's 'gorgeous' £20 skirt in 11 colours is 'made' for wearing with trainers or winter boots

"Beautiful material. Love the colour so much. Very flattering cut. I've had many compliments on it."

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We tried Christmas sandwiches from supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and M&S - and one vegetarian option stood out

Festive sandwiches galore... but which is the best?

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‘I went for a tarot reading at Afflecks and I could have cried at what I was told’

Afflecks Palace

'As a milestone birthday crept ever closer, and I continued to grapple with some fairly big decisions, I decided to go for my first official tarot reading at indie shopping mecca Afflecks'

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'I put on three stone after having kids - one rule helped my transformation'

Lisa Rockett had struggled with her weight for as long as she could remember

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Inside the jaw-dropping new Greek restaurant from team behind Tattu

Manchester restaurants

From Mykonos to Manchester, Fenix is bringing contemporary Greek-Mediterranean food and culture to the city's newest neighbourhood

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"I took my kids to the new Trafford Centre Santa's grotto and there was a big change this year"

The Trafford Centre

Visitors can expect a much more traditional Grotto experience for 2023 - but with a much higher price tag is it worth it?

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Days Out The Christmas market 90 minutes from Greater Manchester inside a magical old hall Do a spot of Christmas shopping inside a 900-year-old hall

The Sidemen and KSI to open new Sides takeaway in Arndale at weekend - with big queues expected

Big queues are expected as the YouTuber's latest venture opens its doors at the Arndale

The five-mile 'magical walk' named among best in the Lake District

Lace up your walking boots and head out on this scenic walk

The Lottery Winners forced to postpone upcoming tour shows after 'tragic news'

Manchester Music

The Lottery Winners posted an update on social media this morning explaining they had received some 'tragic' news

Stunned audience asked to leave I Should Be So Lucky musical

Manchester Opera House

A cast member was admitted to hospital shortly before the start of the show

What's On R&B legend Ne-Yo to headline Manchester's AO Arena - don't miss out on the noughties nostalgia Keane, Lightning Seeds, Bellowhead and more are also slated to grace a stage in Manchester in the coming months

The Christmas market 90 minutes from Greater Manchester inside a magical old hall

Do a spot of Christmas shopping inside a 900-year-old hall

Amazon's bestselling card game with 73,000 five-star reviews 'perfect' for players of any age slashed to £11 for Black Friday

There are multiple variations of the game which you can tailor to your needs including; a two player edition, a party edition for more players and a NSFW Adult edition for those who plan to turn it into a drinking game

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Sky shoppers urged to check out EE and BT to save £149 on TV and broadband this year

Broadband providers are going up against each other to offer the best deal this Black Friday and Sky users could save £149 if they switch, here's how

Strictly Come Dancing BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice gushes over his 'leading lady' co-star as she says 'see you soon'The pair will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper back in hospital as she offers update and admits 'grieving'

Kate shared the update during an appearance on Loose Women

Coronation Street star 'feels so guilty' after 'important' heartbreaking scenes as famous dad speaks out

Coronation Street

Luca Toolan has said he 'feels so guilty' as viewers were left distraught over the show's latest bullying storyline twist

ITV I'm A Celebrity's Tony Bellew tells of family heartbreak which will see him rush home from jungle

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

The retired professional boxer will join the ITV reality show alongside jockey Frankie Dettori as this year's latecomers

Amazon fans snapping up huge 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's

Money saving and offers

A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's

BBC BBC Breakfast coverage interrupted after 'Salford studios evacuated'One of the BBC buildings in MediaCity reportedly had to be evacuated

Manchester United great Roy Keane tipped for first managerial job in 12 years

Former Manchester United players are on the reported shortlist as Ireland search for a new manager

Heartbreak as five 'shivering' dachshund puppies found dumped in a cage on a street

"The poor puppies were not in a good state at all."

I'm A Celebrity fans say 'what is going on' as they're made aware of surprise kiss that wasn't aired

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

ITV viewers were left stunned and flocked to social media as they were made aware of a surprise kiss that wasn't actually aired

I'm A Celebrity viewers wonder if they've 'missed' moment as they ask 'when'

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

Fans of the ITV reality show tried to work out when Fred Sirieix and Nella Rose seemingly made up