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What support is available for students staying at university this Christmas?

What support is available for students staying at university this Christmas?

Here’s what you need to know about staying in the city this Christmas
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Our favourite Christmas films

Our favourite Christmas films

Wondering what you should watch this Christmas? Check out the list of our favourite festive films
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Horoscopes: Week commencing December 7th

Horoscopes: Week commencing December 7th

Ever wondered which Christmas film is best for your star sign? Well wonder no more
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12 books for Christmas

12 books for Christmas

The books section have created the ultimate Christmas book buying guide. Check out what we are recommending this Christmas
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Get involved in the Christmas Pamper Shoebox Appeal

Get involved in the Christmas Pamper Shoebox Appeal

Instead of treating yourself, treat someone else this Christmas by donating to the Christmas Pamper Shoebox Appeal
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From Netflix to jigsaws, what makes you smile?

From Netflix to jigsaws, what makes you smile?

Laura Thompson looks at different ways students have been finding happiness over lockdown and this first semester at university
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The Food and Drink section’s ultimate Christmas gift guide

The Food and Drink section’s ultimate Christmas gift guide

Treat your loved ones to some food and drink inspired gifts this Christmas!
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“It’s presposterous”: Students react to possible Christmas Covid restrictions

“It’s presposterous”: Students react to possible Christmas Covid restrictions

Students feel largely let down by the government’s recent announcement regarding their freedom to return home at Christmas
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Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Kayleigh Crawford reviews Mischief Theatre’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Lowry
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Review: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical

Review: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! the Musical

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, starring Griff Rhys Jones OBE, Edward Baker-Duly and Matt Terry
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Dreaming of a green Christmas?

Dreaming of a green Christmas?

I’m dreaming of a green Christmas, here are some tips for celebrating ethically
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Review: The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit

Review: The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit

Kayleigh Crawford reviews The Astonishing Times of Timothy Cratchit, a musical sequel to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
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Review: Ice Village

Review: Ice Village

Jay Darcy reviews Ice Village at Manchester’s Christmas Markets
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Northerners deck the halls earlier than the rest, study finds

Northerners deck the halls earlier than the rest, study finds

A study has found that northerners get in the Christmas spirit earlier than the rest of the country
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The Reading Agency Christmas appeal

The Reading Agency Christmas appeal

The Reading Agency is a charity that has a host of projects which could do with your support
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A Film Lover’s Guide to Christmas

A Film Lover’s Guide to Christmas

In the long-awaited sequel to our Mancunian Guide, we asked our writers to pick their favourite festive films — all you have to do is trust them
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Manchester first UK city to embrace eco Christmas decorations

Manchester first UK city to embrace eco Christmas decorations

The city is now home to 22 miles of LED Christmas lights
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In conversation: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon

In conversation: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon

Evie Appleson and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interview BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon, ahead of their show, All I Want for Christmas is Attention
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – Press Showcase

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – Press Showcase

Evie Appleson attends the press showcase held at Chill Factore for Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical
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Swapping social media for Harry Potter: how reading killed my phone addiction

Swapping social media for Harry Potter: how reading killed my phone addiction

Ellie Martin talks about how reading really can help you ditch the phone
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