Wythenshawe’s award-winning Firbank pub announced as a national finalist for the Great British Pub...

The Firbank Pub and Kitchen in Wythenshawe, has once again reached the national finals for the Great British Pub Awards, shortlisted along with just...

Manchester’s Italian Walk

Manchester’s Italian community comes to the fore this Sunday with its most high profile event, the Madonna del Rosario Procession, in honour of Our...

Manchester turns colourful

Manchester was covered in colour today as thousands of local runners, of all ages and abilities, turned up to the world famous Color Run,...

Manchester Police to double the amount of officers trained to use tasers

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has today announced that the force will double the number of officers trained in the use of...

Ten out of fourteen of Bury’s Libraries set to close

Only four of Bury Council's fourteeen libraries could remain open following a comprehensive review of the service. In a report that was presented to members of...

Replica grenade causes evacuation of Ashton Retail Park

A suspicious item found at Ashton Retail Park is what is believed to be a replica grenade. Police were called to reports that a suspicious...

Accountant firms offer free help for Manchester terror fund

Professional services firms KPMG and PwC have offered their help to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund for free. The firms, which both have offices...

Factory Manchester the big winner in Arts Council announcement

The Factory Manchester has been awarded major funding as part of Arts Council England’s announcements today that sees more funding move from London to...

Sixteen Manchester Tower blocks fail the cladding test

Sixteen tower blocks run by the Social Housing Group One Manchester have now been confirmed as being covered in cladding which may be dangerous...

Meet Robin.At 75 he’s graduating for a fifth time

A Wirral Grandfather is preparing to graduate for a fifth time this summer, when he is awarded a degree from the University of Salford. Robin...