Manchester’s Xmas Markets set to open on 10th November

The countdown to Christmas is officially on in Santa's favourite city as Manchester gets ready for the opening of its world-famous Christmas Markets on...

From Rochdale Chip shop to Capri-The story of our Gracie

Fanously born overher grandmother's fish and chip shop on Molesworth Street in Rochdale in 1898, Grace Stansfiled as she was known would go onto...

Noel Gallagher, Dame Sarah Storey and John Cooper Clarke feature in special photography exhibition...

Photography students from The Manchester College will be showcasing their ‘Greater Mancunians’ project as part of a landmark exhibition at the iconic Central Library’s...

Newest exhibition at National Football Museum celebrates heroes including Messi, Fashanu, Beckham and Sterling

A new exhibition opening at Manchester’s National Football Museum has brought  together nine commissioned pieces of artwork from Manchester-based artists who have each selected a...

Iconic photographer of Changing Manchester dies

The photographer Shirley Baker who photographed the changing Manchester and Salford during the 1960's and early 1970's has died at the age of 82. Born...

Going back to Manchester’s Green Roots

The Lost Gardens of Manchester’ showcases the city’s rich gardening heritage over the last four decades.A major new garden installation which will emphasise the...

Join the Somme100 Pals and take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience

On 1 July 2016, Manchester will host the national commemoration of the hundred-year anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme. A service...

Tickets now on sale for the 10th Manchester Science Festival

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the 10th Manchester Science Festival (MSF) – England’s largest Science Festival. Produced by the Museum of Science and...

First headliner announced for Manchester Science Festival 2017

An exhibition charting the remarkable 500-year history of robots is to headline this year’s Manchester Science Festival, it has been announced today. Robots will explore...

How Manchester Research could revolutionise hypersonic travel

A new kind of ceramic coating that could revolutionise hypersonic travel for air, space and defense purposes has been developed in Manchester. Hypersonic travel means moving...