School Christmas holidays will not be extended and remain as planned

direct to your inboxAn office ‘campus’ on a much-loved green space in Manchester city centre; hundreds more offices elsewhere; new flats; and a new hotel have been recommended for approval.The major developments mainly focused in and around the city centre will be considered by Manchester council’s planning committee at its final meeting of the year next week.Some schemes - such as plans to build offices and a public park on what is known as ‘New Islington Green’ - have attracted fierce public opposition from the public.Other proposals, such as the ‘characterless’ Travelodge proposed in Deansgate, have already been before the committee but were deferred after members raised concerns.The most controversial planning application centres around

It’s the moment beauty fanatics have been waiting for - yes Rihanna ’s debut skincare brand, Fenty Skin, is launching globally into Boots and Harvey Nichols stores across the UK and Ireland from December 26th.

Pupils and staff have been evacuated from a north London secondary school following a bomb threat.

ScotRail has revealed it will run a revised timetable over Christmas and New Year this year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Those making their way across the country by train may have to contend with reduced services, while there will be no services running on Christmas Day.

Jennifer Lopez has ditched her usual long hair extensions and looks almost unrecognisable as she debuts her natural style.

The Celebs Go Dating stars are currently staying in a Surrey mansion. In fact, it is more than just a mansion.The sprawling countryside estate has 10 huge bedrooms as well as a home cinema, a bowling alley and a party room.

During an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Ronan Keating made a startling revelation about his future plans.

The dancing duo, runners-up in 2018, coached one group while Rachel taught festive-themed puzzles.They joined Amazon's Very Important Breakfast Clubs, which aim to make sure every child starts their day with a healthy meal.The five schools benefiting yesterday were in Doncaster, Poole, Brent in North London, Scunthorpe and Edinburgh.Their other showbiz teachers were chart star Professor Green - helping youngsters come up with rhymes in a rap session - and TV doctor Ranj Singh, taking a science lesson.Footballer Lia Lewis wowed the school-kids with her amazing skills.Amazon started delivering food to schools at the start of the pandemic - the lessons are a festive treat for all schools to view.Rachel said: "I hope I can show maths can be

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They're some of the most popular social media apps around the world, but it appears that Facebook, Instagram and Messenger have crashed this morning.

Amanda Holden gushed over her husband, Chris Hughes, as she paid tribute to him for their wedding anniversary.

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger have crashed leaving thousands unable to login to the social media apps. The Facebook-owned apps  stopped working this morning at around 9am, according to Down Detector.

Nick Jonas' wife Priyanka Chopra has been pictured hugging a pal outside the same restaurant where Rita Ora broke lockdown rules last month.

A mum sparked outrage with her choice of Christmas breakfast which she claims is a "classic" meal to kick start festivities.

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger have all crashed for users in the UK and Europe this morning.Down Detector shows issues with some of the world's most popular social media apps, beginning at about 9am on Thursday.While the problems are being experienced across the continent, Western Europe appears to be the worst afflicted by the outages.While the reason for the issue remains unclear, of those who reported problems with Facebook Messenger, 80 per cent said they weren't receiving messages, while 20 per cent couldn't log in.Meanwhile 45% of Instagram users have reported problems with loading the news feed, 29% are having issues with Stories and 24% are struggling with posting.

This Morning studios on Thursday, hosting a fashion segment in a glittering gold minidress. The presenter, 48, appeared via video call from Westfield shopping centre in London, helping viewers to dress in festive looks ahead of Christmas.Before appearing on the show, Lisa took to Instagram to ask for some wardrobe advice from her fans, as she struggled to choose between two pairs of stilettos.The model couldn't pick between some glamorous gold heels and a pair of black suede platforms, striking a pose in the mirror as she tried to make up her mind.In the end, Lisa played it safe and went with the black Nasty Gal stilettos, pairing the shoes with a pair of polka-dot sheer tights by Calzedonia.

Christmas inevitably changes when you have children. Suddenly the time feels much more magical, and you find yourself creating new traditions for the little ones.

Katie Price sent her followers wild as she stripped topless for an intimate snap with her boyfriend Carl as they cosied up in bed together.

KATIE Price has denied breaking Tier 2 lockdown rules after she was reported to the police by angry fans. Katie, 42, sparked a backlash after she shared a snap of herself sat inside her house less than two metres away from an unnamed man.

A Grand Life, Heard, where some of Greater Manchester's most inspiring older residents tell their tales. Manchester Street Poem have collaborated with Underworld musicians Karl Hyde and Rick Smith on Winter Trees, which celebrates positivity and caring.The gardens and piazza at MediaCityUK have been transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland.There's a digital Christmas tree, a 'shimmer wall' and an elf and fairy garden to exploreSalford Foodbank also has its own shed - the 'Giftbox' will be open to receive items including coffee, rice, pasta and jarred sauces to support local families.One of the Box on the Docks sheds has been inspired by L.

Glasgow Film Fest Opener & Closer The 2021 Glasgow Film Festival is partnering with 22 cinemas across the UK to reach audiences that are not unable to travel to the event due to the country’s tiered lockdown system. The fest will open on February 24 with the UK premiere of Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari and will close on March 7 with the UK premiere of Suzanne Lindon’s Spring Blossom. Each of the 22 partner cinemas will show both the opening and closing titles.