New bridge installed over River Goyt will provide new walking and cycling link for...

A new bridge over the River Goyt has been lifted into place in a significant landmark moment for a council project that has helped...

Band on the Wall shutting its doors until September 2021

The Northern Quarter Music Venue Band on the Wall has announced that it will be shutting its doors until September 2021 From September 2020 a...

Northern accents are becoming more similar, suggests new research

The accents of educated city dwellers across the North of England are becoming more similar, according to new research from The University of Manchester. Linguistics...

Marketing Manchester launches recovery and confidence campaign to support £9 billion visitor economy

With £4.2 billion expected to be wiped off visitor economy due to COVIDMarketing Manchester has today launched a new consumer campaign to help recovery...

Plans revealed to transform historic Oldham Town Hall Egyptian Rooms into food hall

Oldham Council has submitted plans to transform a historic town hall space into an independent-style food market. Situated in the Egyptian Rooms of the landmark...

Latest picture of COVID-19 cases across Greater Manchester

The number of cases of Covid-19 across Greater Manchester have fallen in the last seven days. Figures released this afternoon showed that the seven day...

Manchester Council asks for £71.8m to repair restart & rethink cultural life in city

Manchester has written an open letter to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak asking for an immediate life-line of...

Mystery Salford artist urged to come forward

A mystery artist who left his or her work on the steps of Salford Civic Centre is being urged to come forward so the...

Manchester opens UK’s first CYCLOPS junction

The UK‘s first CYCLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signals) junction has been launched in Hulme.  The unique design separates pedestrians and cyclists from traffic, reducing...

Greater Manchester publishes its up to date figures on COVID-19 infections

Greater Manchester is at a crucial moment in its management of Covid-19 as lockdown continues to be eased and we learn to live with...