Alice Lorenzato-Lloyd

The Yankee Candle Express is set to visit Manchester where people can experience a 'magical fragrance sensorium' for the festive season.

With film grade sets, intricate costume design, and West End cast, soon families in the North West can be wowed by the festive theatre experience, LaplandUK.

Set to bring plenty of Christmas cheer for its third year, Manchester Christmas Parade returns and you could even get a free hot drink to enjoy as you watch the festive performance.

The big red truck that many know so well will be parking up in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester to bring some festive cheer.

The sandwich creation comes from the team behind popular Manchester restaurant, Brewski, and pizza joint, American Pies.

Rightmove has done the hard work for you and revealed which areas in the UK and North West region are the happiest places to lives based on 15 factors.

The restaurant is located in the area, which was once referred to as Chinatown, and will be joined by restaurants such as Nichi and Blanchflower plus food hall, Hello Oriental.

The market in the city centre of Manchester will be celebrating the Year of the Snake with live music, performances, Asian cuisine and crafts stalls.

The annual 'tractor run' fundraising event is now in its fourth year and attracts thousands of onlookers as it travels through towns and villages.

From classic shows to brand new adaptations that take much-loved films to the stage, there are plenty of musicals coming to Manchester theatres in 2025 to suit all tastes.