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The day I found out Santa isn’t real

The day I found out Santa isn’t real

How old were you when you found out Santa isn’t real?

Freight Island: The Twilight Trail

Freight Island: The Twilight Trail

Christmas may have arrived early with the launch of the spectacular “Twilight Trail” at Freight Island

‘No-No-No’: Manchester’s Christmas markets are back

‘No-No-No’: Manchester’s Christmas markets are back

The Manchester Christmas markets are overcrowded, overpriced, and miserable. Please don’t make me go again

How reindeers keep their cool

How reindeers keep their cool

With all the exercise reindeers supposedly get up to (think flying across the globe) how do they keep cool with such a well-insulating coat? Here’s the answer

Budget-friendly Christmas present ideas

Budget-friendly Christmas present ideas

With the ongoing cost of living crisis putting strain on students, here are some budget-friendly gift ideas so you can enjoy the holiday season

Little Red review: A magical and festive retelling for all ages

Little Red review: A magical and festive retelling for all ages

A musical delight that will transport you to a magical land and will make you feel like a kid again

Ten top tips for Freshers this flat Christmas

Ten top tips for Freshers this flat Christmas

A step by step guide to hosting a successful Christmas dinner with your flat this winter

The best beauty advent calendars of 2023

The best beauty advent calendars of 2023

From Soap & Glory to Charlotte Tilbury, here are the best beauty Advent Calendars of 2023 for every price range

Love Actually’s 20th anniversary: A classic film still capturing the world’s hearts

Love Actually’s 20th anniversary: A classic film still capturing the world’s hearts

Twenty years from its initial release and Hugh Grant’s sneaky feeling still stands as Love Actually is still all around

Manchester Christmas markets found to be the best in Europe

Manchester Christmas markets found to be the best in Europe

Recent stats suggest that the Manchester Christmas markets have gained 13.2 million TikTok views and a Tripadvisor rating of 4.5

Have yourself a very merry spritzmas with these festive cocktail recipes

Have yourself a very merry spritzmas with these festive cocktail recipes

Gin-gle your way into Christmas with these five delicious cocktail recipes

A Christmas list for the girliepops

A Christmas list for the girliepops

Whether you’re struggling with Christmas gift ideas for friends or family, or looking for things to add to your own wish list, here is a compilation of the best Fashion & Beauty recommendations this season

Winter wonders at The Black Friar: A cosy tavern delight

Winter wonders at The Black Friar: A cosy tavern delight

Are you sick of the miserable weather? Are you a lover of classic, warming British dishes? Are you ready to be immersed in the Christmas spirit? If so, get yourself down to The Black Friar in Salford to try out their new winter menu

Skate Manchester review: Less dancing, more dragging my feet on ice

Skate Manchester review: Less dancing, more dragging my feet on ice

Live out your winter wonderland fantasy as Skate Manchester has officially arrived in Cathedral Gardens

Christmas begins here: Save the date for Manchester’s Vegan Christmas Festival

Christmas begins here: Save the date for Manchester’s Vegan Christmas Festival

The highly anticipated Vegan Christmas Festival makes its way to Manchester this November, and will be home to a variety of vendors and talks about sustainability

Manchester Christmas lights switch-on event cancelled for fourth consecutive year

Manchester Christmas lights switch-on event cancelled for fourth consecutive year

Ongoing development and lack of a suitable location has impacted the council’s decision

There’s Something in the Barn review: Ancient elves and millennial Americans collide in witty Norwegian Christmas horror | FilmFear 2023

There’s Something in the Barn review: Ancient elves and millennial Americans collide in witty Norwegian Christmas horror | FilmFear 2023

Magnus Martens’ festive black comedy sees it’s UK premiere as part of FilmFear at Manchester’s HOME cinema

Please, stop asking me what I want to be

Please, stop asking me what I want to be

The prospect of our future jobs is scary, but, perhaps even scarier, is being asked about them. Lifestyle breaks down why this is, and why, ultimately, our lives should be defined by something bigger than our work

12 Days of Christmas: 12 drummers neurologically reprogrammed

12 Days of Christmas: 12 drummers neurologically reprogrammed

On the 6th day of Christmas, we discuss how drumming can affect the brain and mental health

12 Days of Christmas: Eight Oat Milk Controversies

12 Days of Christmas: Eight Oat Milk Controversies

Praised by the lactose intolerant and climate conscious alike, oat milk has been the favourite milk substitute for a long time. With its creamy texture, natural sweet taste, and ability to make a latte even more delicious, is it too good to be true?