"It's just wonderful": What it really means to traders back on the Manchester Christmas Markets this year

UK and left thousands of people without power — but the incoming Storm Eunice could be even worse with snow expected.Met Office yellow weather warnings remain in place for much of the country today (Thursday 17) after a day of gale-force winds on Wednesday saw hundreds of train services cancelled and some roads blocked off by falling trees. The effects of Dudley could be seen across the UK as Capel Curig in Wales experienced gusts of 81mph while Emley Moore in Yorkshire saw 74mph winds, and a bemused onlooker discovered a strange-shaped cloud in Glasgow.Thousands of people were also without electricity across northern England on Wednesday night according to Manchester Evening News, with emerging reports that power might not be restored in some places until Friday morning.More severe amber warnings are now in place across the south of England and Wales for Friday as Storm Eunice moves in and threatens to dump several inches of snow across the UK alongside further winds of up to 100mph.According to WX Charts, the Scottish Highlands is set for up to 12 inches of the white stuff tomorrow, with significant flurries also hitting Northern Ireland, Wales, northern England and the Midlands.

Aqua look completely unrecognisable 25 years on from their smash hit song Barbie Girl as they reunite for a Top Of The Pops special.The 90s band sent fans wild as they reunited and shared a snap on Instagram of them in the studio recording the special.Lene Nystrøm, René Dif, and keyboardist Søren Rasted looked dramatically different having retired their crazy colourful and spiky hairstyles.They captioned the post: "We had a great talk with Ryan Saunders from @bbc for their 'Top Of The Pops 1994-1997' show the other day. This took us down memory lane.

Premier League clubs who must make a move for Paul Pogba, with the Frenchman reportedly open to joining an English club in the summer transfer window. Pogba’s contract at Manchester United will expire at the end of the season, with the possibility of an extension to his stay at Old Trafford diminishing.

Former President Bill Clinton is launching a second season of his iHeart podcast Why Am I Telling You This? on Thursday, with singer-songwriter Jason Isbell as his first guest.

The new Star Wars book, The Art of The Mandalorian: Season 2, reveals that Star Wars creator George Lucas had a very specific worry about Grogu, aka Baby Yoda.

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attended the big game. Rodgers wasn't one of them. Then, following the loss, Rodgers was named the MVP of the season – because that award is about the regular season, during which Rodgers was pretty spectacular.

 her fiancé, Rami Hawash. In one particularly difficult moment though, Gemma sat her mother Jean down in an attempt to talk about why she didn’t come to her aid, despite hurting herself in front of her parents at 13. ‘I obviously needed some sort of help or support at that time,’ the television personality admitted.

The Weeknd has shared the heartfelt message he received from his mother to mark his 32nd birthday. The “Blinding Lights” artist, real name Abel Tesfaye, tweeted a screenshot of the text exchange with his mother, Samra. “February 16 @2:45 pm the Star is born Happy Birthday Abel,” his mother told him.

Gogglebox stars Ellie and Izzi Warner have appeared on the Channel 4 show for a whopping seven years now, having first joined the cast in series five all the way back in 2015. The sisters always keep fans entertained with their hilarious banter and hysterical opinions on the latest TV shows, as well as their candid confessions about their love lives.

Michael Kors' live nighttime fashion show promoting his 2022 Fall/Winter wardrobe for New York Fashion Week.  The 6ft tall star polished off her tuxedo inspired ensemble with a bold red lip and black high heels.  The Endless Love star chatted Kors on the red carpet donning a simple pair of black framed glasses.

Celebrity Big Brother’s Shanna Moakler played about the strongest game in Season 3 thus far, but fans know that evictions can happen to even the strongest players without warning. Shanna got backdoored by the other celebrity houseguests when Todrick Hall convinced Head of Household Carson Cressley and his alliance member Cynthia Bailey to flip on their alliance member and keep the equally strong player Miesha Tate in the house.  I spoke to Shanna Moakler following her eviction on Celebrity Big Brother, and while she wasn’t thrilled to be out of the game, leaving the actual house was a treat.

Johnny Depp's most recent performances have included him taking on some notable projects. In Minamata he retold the story of an injustice against a Japanese community. In Waiting for Barbarians he played a cruel Colonel battling against indigenous people in an unnamed empire.

Mark Wahlberg has opened about his Valentine’s Day festivities and how he “got in trouble” with his wife, Rhea Durham, during the holiday. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on 15 February, Wahlberg, 50, detailed how he and his wife, 43, typically celebrate Valentine’s Day. “I’ll send flowers from each child, leading up to Valentine’s Day,” he explained, in regards to what he usually gives Durham as a gift.

Celebrity Net Worth, Jodie is worth an eye-watering $6 million (or £4. 3 million). She kicked off her acting career after she graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama and starred in The Storm at Shakespeare's Globe in 2005.

Christmas shopping can often be a chore, but we’re lucky to have a city centre packed full of shops to give you plenty of options.

The Christmas Markets are back and there are plenty of reasons to take the kids along this year.

Armed police officers will patrol this year's Manchester Christmas Markets.

Nothing says Christmas like a massive sausage – or so we were told by our editor as we headed into Manchester city centre to peruse the markets on their opening day.

Wooden huts have popped up across the city centre over the past couple of weeks, heralding the arrival of the Manchester Christmas Markets.

Manchester's Christmas Markets will make their big return on November 12 - as the city gets well and truly into the festive spirit.