First World War poppies to go on permenant display in Manchester
Following the success of Poppies: Wave and Weeping Window, which toured to IWM London and IWM North in 2018 to mark the end of the...
Migration: a human story – new interventions staged at People’s History Museum
A two year programme focused on exploring migration at People’s History Museum is reaching its climax this autumn with a series of interventions staged throughout the national museum of...
A tour of the places where the music happened from Science and Industry Museum
Manchester is famous for many things – Coronation Street, football and rain. But above all, it’s known for its musical roots, setting countless iconic...
Was Ewan MacColl spying on his mates for Special Branch?
2016, and I’m interviewing the late musician and musicologist CP Lee. The subject of Ewan MacColl comes up, whereupon the air turns suddenly blue....
City of Champions Gala Fundraiser returns to honour Manchester’s heroes
Manchester’s most inspirational sporting and cultural icons have once more been recognised and celebrated at a star-studded City of Champions gala fundraising event at...
Medieval Manchester Festival at Chetham’s marks 600 years of city’s oldest buildings
A unique and family-friendly festival at Chetham’s in Manchester - featuring live music, food, drink and medieval entertainment - will celebrate the 600th anniversary...
New zone map revealed for GM Cycle hire scheme
A new zone map of the upcoming Greater Manchester cycle hire scheme has been revealed.
The 24/7 Bee Network Cycle Hire Scheme, phase one of...
150 years young: Rochdale Town Hall marks historic milestone
Rochdale’s stunning town hall, widely considered to be one of the finest municipal buildings in the country, is turning 150 years old and residents...
“My generation of politicians has messed it up massively – I think the next...
“My generation of politicians has messed it up massively – I think the next generation will put it right” says Andy Burnham, Mayor of...
Lighting up Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor with brand new three day event of visual...
From October 21-23rd, a plethora of brand new visual arts commissions, installations and live entertainment will lighten and liven up Manchester city centre’s unique...