St Bernard dog was Manchester invention, say historians

A new book published by University of Manchester historians shows that the much-loved St Bernard dog we know today was a Victorian invention. According to...

The lost Rivers of Manchester to resurface this November

It was the idea of science student Geoffrey Ashworth who was studying for a doctorate degree at Manchester University. One day he watched as...

Campaign launches to save “Kendals” but do we really love it?

It’s stood on Deansgate since the middle of the nineteenth century,it evokes nostalgic memories of days out,but its future could well be over. As Mike...

Happy Birthday Tufty Fluffytail

Tufty Fluffytail, the iconic and much-loved red squirrel who was instrumental in helping millions of children to learn about road safety from the 1950s-1990s,...

Salford apartment block named in honour of revered minister and writer

The legacy of one of Salford’s most revered sons will be immortalised in a new apartment block, which will bring more than 100 affordable...

Emily Williamson shortlisted statue designs are on display at Manchester Art Gallery

Four shortlisted designs for a statue of eco pioneer and founder of the RSPB Emily Williamson (1855-1936) have gone on display at Manchester Art...

Spooky Littleborough church is coming to the market

An abandoned church which overlooks Hollingsworth Lake in Littleborough is coming to the market later this month St Hilda's CE Mission closed in the 1990’s...

Researcher unearths the proud history of Manchester’s LGBT+ Centre

The history of Manchester’s LGBT+ Centre has been uncovered by a lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. Emily Crompton, a senior lecturer at the Manchester School...

People from across Manchester are being given the opportunity be a part of the...

People from across Manchester are being given the opportunity be a part of the history of the last airworthy Vulcan bomber. XH558, the last airworthy...

Share your love of historic pubs in Manchester this Christmas

As the days grow shorter and there’s a wintry chill in the air, there’s no better time to enjoy the warm glow of a...