Plans revealed for Peter Street luxury hotel

A new luxury hotel from KRO Hospitality is set to open on Manchester’s vibrant Peter Street. KRO Hospitality, who owns and operates Velvet Hotel &...

The Past, Present and Future of Protest People’s History Museum marks the Peterloo...

People’s History Museum (PHM) in Manchester is commemorating the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre, a monumental event in the city’s history, and a defining moment for Britain’s democracy.  It will do this...

Rave On – people of Manchester invited to recall their clubbing memories

Although Manchester and its music are famous around the globe, little is known about the communities which helped to build that reputation. Popular culture...

Young filmmakers put the legacy of Peterloo in the spotlight Peterloo 2019

Young filmmakers from across the region have been exploring the legacy of the Peterloo Massacre as part of the HOME BFI Academy 2018. The BFI...

Manchester Gin Brand Triumph in Dragons’ Den

Manchester gin-thusiasts Mark Smallwood and Liam Manton created Didsbury Gin in 2017 and the tipple has already been hailed by Vogue Magazine...

Worker Bee Markets Bring Artisan Makers to Local Communities

As part of a commitment to local communities, Worker Bee Markets expand their reach to include regular events in more areas this...

Mayor sets out bold ambition for Greater Manchester to be carbon-neutral by 2038

Residents, businesses and community groups – including 300 young people, from schools across Greater Manchester, joined together yesterday to launch the region’s environmental plan. Andy...

HOME’s Horizons Festival in June celebrates international arts and global culture

To mark International Refugee Week 2019, HOME’s Horizons Festival, held in association with Community Arts North West (CAN) and taking place Sat 15 -...

Trafford Council to unveil Blue Plaque for Korean war hero soldier

Trafford Council is unveiling a Blue Plaque to war hero William Speakman VC at Altrincham Transport Interchange on Thursday, 20 June at 2pm. Private Speakman,...

Did you take part in the protests for Victoria Baths?

Victoria Baths Trust is asking anyone that took part in the protests against the closure of the building in 1992/3 to get in touch...