New Simpson designed apartment tower proposed for Northern Quarter

Plans have been submitted for a landmark building, designed by Manchester based Ian Simpson Architects in the city's Northern Quarter. The eleven storey, ninety one...

Coping stones stolen from Wigan Church

A church in Wigan has had £2,000 of coping stones stolen. The thieves struck at the Abram Parish Church on Warrington Road in Abram...

Plans announced for next stage of NOMA Co-op development

Plans have been announced for the building of around 450, one, two and three bed apartments on the corner of Miller Street and...

Lowry gets million pound gift from Manchester raised hedge fund executive’s trust

The Lowry is a £1,000,000 better off after a donation from Andrew and Zoë Law of the Law Family Charitable Foundation. It is the largest...

Three million pounds for Bury’s Met Theatre

The Met theatre in Bury have been awarded £3m by Arts Council England (ACE) which will go go towards comprehensive developments to the impressive...

Manchester council announce joint plans with City owners for East Manchester homes

Manchester City Council have announced plans to redevelop and provide new housing in East Manchester's Ancoats and New Islington this morning. Phase One of the...

Cocktails on the 23rd floor

It has been some time since we have been on Cloud 9 (sorry 23) half way up the Hilton Tower at the bottom end...

Salford’s Wilburn Street basin set for rejuvenation

If reports in the media are to be believed this morning, Salford's historic Wilburn Street Basin is set for redevelopment. Plans have been submitted to...

Micro Apartments come to Oldham

The concept of a MicroHome is on its way to Greater Manchester after planning permission has been given for affordable accommodation for a growing...

The Voice of Richard Dawkins at St Peter’s in Ancoats

The voice of one of the country’s best known atheists is to be part of an opera based on a controversial unfinished novel by...