LS Lowry’s cousin leaves family heirlooms to The Lowry in his will

A member of LS Lowry’s extended family has left three works of art by his famous ‘uncle Laurie’ to The Lowry Collection in his...

One a penny, two a penny Hot Cross buns

In 1592, Queen Elizabeth 1 passed a law limiting the sale of sweet buns to funerals, Christmas, and the Friday before Easter. It was the probably...

New underground Manchester venue gives learning disabled artists platform to campaign

This May award-winning theatre company Access All Areas and The Lowry will present MADHOUSE re:exit – an immersive piece examining the experiences of five artists with learning disabilities...

Sacha Lord to be Greater Manchester first night Czar

Warehouse Project and Parklife founder Sacha Lord has been unveiled as Greater Manchester’s first-ever night-time economy adviser. Appointed by Mayor Andy Burnham, Sacha will champion...

Pankhurst Meeting Circle unveiled On Emmeline Pankhurst’s 160th birthday

The Emmeline Pankhurst Statue Campaign reached a landmark moment on Sunday 15th July, the 160th birthday of Emmeline Pankhurst, with the unveiling in Manchester’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...

Bolton’s new £3.8m museum and galleries with five rooms dedicated to Ancient Egypt now...

Bolton’s Egypt, a series of new galleries which celebrate the unique connection between Bolton and Ancient Egypt and highlight the town’s world-class collection of...

There is lots of spooky goings on Food and Drink wise in Manchester

Getting into the Halloween spirit will be easy this year as Manchester serves up a whole host of events. Slug & Lettuce at Deansgate...

Victoria Cross Recipient From First World War is honoured in Stretford

Descendants of one of the last recipients of a First World War Victoria Cross travelled from as far afield as Brazil for commemoration ceremonies...

Salford Brewer is making beer using disguarded Kelloggs cornflakes

A Salford Brewer has teamed up with Kelloggs to make a beer using disguarded cornflakes. Seven Bro7hers turns Kellogg’s Corn Flakes into ‘Throw Away IPA’ using...