Great names from across science, business and the arts to be honoured in Manchester

The head of the International Cycling Union, an internationally acclaimed photographer, Manchester's Council leader and a former Chief Executive of Lancashire County Cricket Club...

 Amir Khan ‘honoured’ with University award

Amir Khan was ‘honoured’ to be awarded a Doctor of Letters by Manchester Metropolitan University for his sporting success and charity work. The former Olympian...

RNCM Alumnus appointed Chief Conductor of the State Orchestra Rheinische Philharmonie 

Garry Walker who graduated from the RNCM in 1997 as a Junior Fellow in Conducting, will take up the post for the 2017/18 season,...

Oldham soldier tells of the 1914 Xmas truce

Volunteers working at Oldham Local Studies and Archives working on the GM1914 World War One project have discovered a local soldier was present at...

Wartime refugee from Hitler to return to Ashton

A Chance glance at the television has made it possible for a refugee to return to Ashton, the town where she was made safe...

New Director for Royal Exchange

Mark Dobson has been announced as the new Director of Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre. Mark joins the organisation from his role as Chief Executive of...

Free talks on Manchester’s Inspirational women  

A series of free talks about some of Manchester's most inspirational women will be held at Central Library, to celebrate International Women's Day 2015.The...

Suranne Jones to star in new Beeb

Chadderton born actress Suranne Jones Suranne Jones will take the title role in exciting upcoming drama Doctor Foster for BBC One. Written by award-winning...

Engineers develop hands-free phone for Jaguar

Convertible car drivers will soon benefit from crystal clear phone calls even when the roof is down. Manchester Metropolitan University researchers have created a...

Salford’s New MP tells the Commons why its “Dirty Old Town legacy shouldn’t be...

It is the week for the newly elected Manchester MP's to be making their maiden speeches. Earlier we had William Wragg on the links of...