Manchester will become home to the UK's biggest climbing centre

This winter, join Manchester’s symphony orchestra, the Hallé, for a cracker of a Christmas - with concerts to suit all ages at The Bridgewater Hall.

Hundreds of homes across Greater Manchester will have their eco-heaters upgraded with 5G technology to help monitor energy usage - and hopefully bring bills down. The government is putting £3m towards the innovative scheme.

Protesters have picketed the Affordable Housing Awards at Old Trafford. It comes a year after the event was cancelled in the wake of the Awaab Ishak scandal, as uncovered by the M.E.N.

William Earl Guy Fieri is expanding his empire with the announcement of a new festival in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. The Food Network star announced the launch of Flavortown Fest on Friday.

Todd Gilchrist editor “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Punch-Drunk Love” and four more films from Columbia Pictures will make their 4K Ultra HD debut Feb. 13, 2024, via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Vol.

A cosy underground Christmas grotto for adults has opened in the city centre - and it features candy cane cocktails, mulled wine and a comforting fireplace to unwind.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone has named who he thinks will win - but he says they're not the 'best dancer'. The Italian professional dancer, who appeared on the hit dance show from 2006 until 2012, has been casting an eye over this year's competition.

Robbie Williams' wife Ayda Field has revealed their four kids fly economy while they sit in first class whenever they travel together. Ayda, 44, and Robbie, 49, are parents to daughters Teddy, 11, and Coco, five, as well as sons Charlie, nine, and three year old Beau. Despite being worth millions, the famous couple, who tied the knot back in 2010, make their brood fly economy while they head to first class.

Bdrmm have announced details of a massive 2024 UK and European tour. Check out all the dates below.The Hull-based shoe gaze quartet will play a run of UK and EU gigs next February.

We've had plenty of near-perfect scores but it appears one couple is likely to get the 'perfect 40' when Strictly Come Dancing returns to Blackpool. The BBC One dance contest is now in week nine and the show's cast and crew will be making its special trip to the seaside town on Saturday (November 18).

Magical is a word that's often over-used in reviews. But, in this case, it applies to the winter trail at Dunham Massey stately home.

Three men have been charged after a cannabis farm was raided by police.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been spotted visiting second-tier Spanish side Eldense amid talks of a potential takeover.

An elderly woman is fighting for her life after falling down six rows of seats during the Robbie Williams concert in Sydney on Thursday night.The woman, aged in her 70s, is in an induced coma at St Vincent’s Hospital after a shocking fall at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park.She suffered head and face injuries during the incident and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.It’s understood that the elderly fan attempted to climb over several rows of seats before slipping and tumbling down.A NSW Ambulance spokesman confirmed that paramedics were called to the scene at about 10:15pm on Thursday night.“Last night we attended Allianz Stadium. We were called in to reports of a woman in her 70s who had fallen,” the spokesman said.“We treated her on scene to injuries to her face and head and took her to St Vincent’s Hospital in a critical condition.”A St Vincent’s Hospital spokesman said the woman remains in intensive care.NSW Police is aware of the incident and that the woman has been hospitalized.A Venues NSW spokesman said staff at the stadium, as well as a bystander, tended to the woman before emergency crews arrived.“The patron was attended to immediately by venue staff and a nearby guest who is a qualified medical professional,” they told The Daily Telegraph.“Medics arrived shortly after and the patron was taken from the venue by ambulance to hospital.“We are working with NSW Police and will provide further updates as they become available.”Almost 40,000 fans descended on the Sydney stadium on Thursday for the opening night of Williams’s XXV Australian Tour.The ‘90s icon will perform at two venues in Queensland on November 18 and 19 before heading to Victoria for another three shows.

People living near a house that was engulfed by flames say they were filled with fear as they were forced to flee their own homes.

One of the remaining Strictly Come Dancing couples is said to be showing a 'real connection' thanks to an obvious clue. Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola are currently favourites to take home the Glitterball trophy this year as they continue to wow in the BBC One dance contest.

When Tomas Galvez made his international debut for Finland in January, it was a huge moment of pride for his multi-national family. But it wasn't a firm decision on Galvez's part that he would represent the country for the rest of his career.

Manchester City face a nervous wait after Everton were struck with a record points deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas does not believe that Erik ten Hag is the right manager to take Manchester United forward, questioning his approach to recruitment.

Coronation Street star Ryan Prescott has been told 'you look so happy' as he was seen enjoying his life away from the cobbles. The actor has had a very busy year on the ITV soap as Ryan Connor after his character suffered life-changing injuries in a shock acid attack.

All of the following businesses have paid to feature in this listicle: Waterside Arts, The Hallé, Storyhouse, Cockfields Farm, Octagon Theatre, Clonter Opera Theatre.