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The Northern Christmas Market with free parking, champagne and 180 stalls

Heading out to a Christmas Market is a great way to get yourself and the family in the festive spirit. While Manchester Christmas market is the obvious choice for locals, parking in the city can prove expensive, as can many of the food and drink stalls.

Masters ref 'bottled' Celtic goal decision as Danny Swanson claims Dundee Utd were 'robbed stinking'

Danny Swanson has accused Scottish Masters ref Des Roache of BOTTLING it after denying Dundee United a clear goal against Celtic.

Manchester bosses vow to balance budget despite £20m projected overspend

Manchester council’s finance chief says he is confident the town hall will deliver a balanced budget - despite a projected £20m overspend. A report to the authority’s executive laid out the stark reality facing the town hall, highlighting an expected £8.7m overspend in children’s services.

State pensioners new call to claim £3,900 after winter fuel payment axe

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has dismissed any "tension" between plans to limit Winter Fuel Payments to the poorest pensioners and an increase in older people claiming Pension Credit. Winter Fuel Payments, worth up to £300 annually, will now only be issued to older individuals receiving means-tested benefits such as Pension Credit, Tax Credits (with an annual award of over £26) or Universal Credit (for mixed age couples), as announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in July.