How far would you go to make your child smile on Christmas Day?

Here’s eight of Manchester’s best that will leave you wondering why you ate dry turkey and Brussels sprouts for so long.

Viper – which was launched in September 2017 by Craig Gidley, Stephen Powell and Craig Davies – gives Manchester revellers the power to avoid queuing for bars and is unique to the city.

Most football fans assumed that his career was over when he suffered a season-ending ACL injury against Anderlecht back in April but the iconic Swede has bounced back stronger than ever, recording a cameo outing in United’s 4-1 win over Newcastle in November.

MM tried out Fallowfield’s newest burger joint to find out how it has settled into the infamous student epicentre so far.

Entertainment comes in many forms, from music to novels, from amazing real money casino games from All Jackpots casino to theatre acts and moving pictures projected on the silver screen.

The five-star Hotel Gotham has become a favourite among the Manchester’s VIP crowd ever since it opened in the city, in April of 2015.

Boardman, who won gold at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, has delivered a 15-point plan to transform the city region and encourage more people to ditch the car in favour of two wheels or two feet.

The winner of two Olivier Awards, Beautiful: the Carole King Musical arrived in Manchester this week, with Macclesfield-born Bronte Barbe taking on the lead role at the Palace Theatre.

The Bolton comedian announced he had decided to cancel his tour “due to unforeseen family circumstances.”

The Premier League’s top two face off at Old Trafford this afternoon, and we are expecting a cracker two weeks before Christmas Day.