There is something rumbling in the forgotten County. After years of heartbreak, suddenly a shift in mood is sweeping around the Park.

Whether it’s a couple of quid on a horse whose jockey’s colours catch the eye or a football accumulator which has you on the edge or your seat from kick off to the final whistle, there’s always something to bet on.

The England women’s rugby team have dominated the sport since 2002 when they came second in the World Cup, which was to be the case for the next two Championships until they clinched the title in 2014.

Brexit means Brexit. Oh, and an increase in people learning to ski in Britain too.

Thanks to the airport’s introduction of a direct route to Beijing this year, the international hub is celebrating a record boost after 25 million passengers have passed through its doors for the first time.

The Rabbit in the Moon – the brainchild of Gary Neville’s GG Hospitaility group and Michelin-starred chef Michael O’Hare – will open its doors on the fifth and sixth floors of the Urbis building January 3.

At the Manchester Oxford Street branch of Pizza Express, not only has the décor been revamped but so has the menu.

Christmas is upon us – and that means giving gifts, chomping on chocolate and basking in all that the holidays have to offer.

First Manchester has carried out research which revealed that if passengers paid for tickets via their smart phone bus boarding times could be up to 75% fasters.

The money-saving black cab app, Gett, has launched in Manchester, providing customers with 24/7 fixed price fares booked via the app.

The five-star hotel’s website describes itself as a place “where luxury meets style” but unfortunately there were many areas of the kitchen that did not meet the standard when inspectors paid it a routine visit.