Graphene laminated pipes could reduce corrosion in the oil and gas industry

Researchers at The University of Manchester and TWI have discovered ways of using graphene to prolong the lifetime of pipes used in the oil...

The end of Manchester’s Mobike experiment

Manchester could be the first city that Mobike could be forced to pull out of after the Company says that is is losing around...

Manchester Soul Festival Line Up – Now Confirmed for the Bank Holiday weekend

Following three successful years raising over £65,000 for The Christie, The Manchester Soul Festival is back at The Printworks once again. Bringing together the UK’s...

Wheels in motion for historic mill to reopen this bank holiday weekend

From Saturday 25 August visitors to Quarry Bank, will be able to step back inside one of Cheshire’s most famous mills when the doors...

Ark return breathes new life into Deansgate Locks nightlife

One of Manchester’s favourite night clubs will re-open its doors on Friday 24 August following an extensive £430,000 refurbishment. With a brand-new face lift throughout...

It’s Cooking Good-Crowdfunding scheme launched to produce an Ancoats and Northern Quarter cookbook

A Crowdfunding venture has been launched In Manchester to raise funds to produce an Ancoats and Northern Quarter cookbook, “It’s Cooking Good!” Featuring over 20...

HOME to host UK premiere of Mike Leigh’s Peterloo in Manchester this October

The film tells the story of the Peterloo massacre, which took place 199 years ago today, on 16 August 1819, and stars Rory Kinnear, Maxine...

A Taste of Catalonia on King Street

They are still in what is known in the trade as soft opening mode, but About Manchester was invited along to the City Centre's...

Manchester is the UK’s most liveable city according to Economist Global survey

Manchester is now by far the most liveable city in the UK according to the latest Economist Intelligence Unit annual global survey. The survey which...

Know your Camembert from your Caerphilly

Manchester-based delivery experience company, Sorted has launched a crusade to find an assistant to the current in-house Director of Cheese. The brand-new position at the award-winning business...