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Sleigh the season: Your ultimate Christmas style guide

Sleigh the season: Your ultimate Christmas style guide

As we’re fast approaching Christmas, here’s a festive guide to all your wintery fits
Electric Shuffle: A unique concept meets Christmas

Electric Shuffle: A unique concept meets Christmas

Electric Shuffle’s festive menu is out but can they make onto our nice list this year?
Should beauty Advent calendars be at the top of your Christmas shopping list?

Should beauty Advent calendars be at the top of your Christmas shopping list?

Beauty Advent calendars are a popular choice for the upcoming festivities – but are they really the bargain they seem?
Manchester Christmas Markets Open Across the City

Manchester Christmas Markets Open Across the City

Manchester’s Christmas markets opened on Friday November 7 and will run until Monday December 22 across the city centre
Is The Blues Kitchen’s turducken burger still on my Christmas list?

Is The Blues Kitchen’s turducken burger still on my Christmas list?

The Blues Kitchen are back with the festive turducken burger for Christmas, but does it live up to previous years’ success?
Last-minute Christmas shopping: 7 best spots in Manchester

Last-minute Christmas shopping: 7 best spots in Manchester

Stuck for last-minute Christmas gifts? Check out these top spots in Manchester for unique presents that won’t break the bank—without having to brave Market Street
A very Man-Goop-ion Christmas: An outrageous gift guide

A very Man-Goop-ion Christmas: An outrageous gift guide

Struggling to find the perfect gift this Christmas, look no further than this very realistic and very affordable gift guide, curated by yours truly…
Feel at home this Christmas, even if you’re not

Feel at home this Christmas, even if you’re not

Whether you’re studying abroad or are just away from family traditions, making Manchester feel like home this Christmas could feel challenging. However, with the right approach, it can also be an opportunity to create new memories and embrace the festive season. The University of Manchester is known for hosting a diverse environment, as it welcomes […]
What can we expect from the Outnumbered and Gavin and Stacey Christmas specials?

What can we expect from the Outnumbered and Gavin and Stacey Christmas specials?

This Christmas we are being treated to Christmas specials for two iconic noughties shows: Outnumbered and Gavin and Stacey. Find out what I reckon the characters have been up to since we last saw them
Manchester Christmas markets return, but lights switch-on cancelled for fifth year

Manchester Christmas markets return, but lights switch-on cancelled for fifth year

Manchester’s christmas festivities have begun with the opening of the Christmas Markets
Come From Away press launch: A community show for Christmas

Come From Away press launch: A community show for Christmas

A special preview of The Lowry’s non-Christmassy Christmas show inspired by remarkable true events from 9/11
Women’s ‘invisible labour’ is the backbone of Christmas

Women’s ‘invisible labour’ is the backbone of Christmas

All of the work women put into the festive season goes underappreciated, underacknowledged and unpaid; I’m fed up with it
Dancing in a Winter Wonderland review: A fabulous celebration of the festive season

Dancing in a Winter Wonderland review: A fabulous celebration of the festive season

Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara’s ‘Dancing in a Winter Wonderland’ is a fabulous celebration of the winter season.
Guide to the 2023 Manchester Christmas Markets

Guide to the 2023 Manchester Christmas Markets

Here’s a look at some stalls you shouldn’t miss at this years Christmas markets
Nurturing your mental health this festive season

Nurturing your mental health this festive season

When the Christmas period can be a difficult time for many, Lifestyle discusses the ways in which we can look after our mental health throughout the holidays
The Blues Kitchen ‘Tur-duck-en Burger’ review: A ‘clucking’ good burger

The Blues Kitchen ‘Tur-duck-en Burger’ review: A ‘clucking’ good burger

The Blues Kitchen have delivered a showstopping Christmas delight this year with the all new Tur-duck-en Burger
A gift guide for film lovers

A gift guide for film lovers

As Christmas comes around once again, these are the gifts you should be getting for the cinephiles in your life
Quiz: Which winter aesthetic are you?

Quiz: Which winter aesthetic are you?

As we get nearer to winter, the Fashion and Beauty Editors have developed a quiz to find out which winter aesthetic you are – read on to find out!
Christmas dinner alternatives

Christmas dinner alternatives

For those who are bored of the classic Christmas roast, here are some alternatives for your festive dinner with housemates or family
Festive faux pas or fetch festive fashion? Iconic pop culture holiday outfits

Festive faux pas or fetch festive fashion? Iconic pop culture holiday outfits

Festive season is right around the corner which means so are the films and music videos: here’s a rating of all the best festive pop culture outfits