Manchester Toad breeding success is world first

One of the world’s rarest toads has been successfully bred in captivity for the first time outside its country of origin by scientists at...

One of Lowry’s earliest going to the match paintings is expected to sell for...

One of LS Lowry’s earliest “Going to …” paintings will go on sale for the first time in over 50 years, and is expected...

Manchester International Festival begins today

Manchester International Festival (MIF), returns with a vibrant programme of original new work from across the spectrum of visual and performing arts and music...

Greater Manchester asks Government to back early delivery of London-style public transport system

GREATER Manchester’s Leaders are today asking government to back early delivery of a London-style public transport system for the city-region. As part of the vision,...

There are no scaredy-cats at Knowsley Safari this Halloween!

Big cat residents at Merseyside’s Knowsley Safari had a ball getting into the Halloween spirit this week as they batted at their boo-tiful enrichment toy, taking...

New Costa Coffee Drive-Thru store serving up fresh coffee and jobs at Hollinwood Junction

Costa Coffee has opened its doors to a new Drive-Thru store at Hollinwood Junction, creating 13 new jobs for people from the local community. These...

Government agrees to delay Manchester’s Clean Air Zone

The Government has today granted permission to Greater Manchester Authorities to delay the implementation of their Clean Air Zone. Decisions around the introduction of...

Review-The House with Chicken Legs

I’d never heard of the acclaimed novel, The House with Chicken Legs, by Sophie Anderson, but wish I had before now. The book, based...
Sacha Lord invited young people from schools across Greater Manchester to participate in a 'Work Place Safari' of the Parklife set

Sacha Lord hosts Work Place Safari of Parklife

Schoolchildren in Greater Manchester were given the chance to hear first-hand from people working in the festival industry during a tour of the Parklife...
Set on a South Pacific island during World War II Nellie Forbush has fallen in love with middle-aged French plantation owner, Emile de Becque

Review-South Pacific at Manchester Opera House

Set on a South Pacific island during World War II and Nellie Forbush (played by the talented Gina Beck) a beautiful naive 20 something,...