Manchester Scientists stick to spider silk for biodegradable alternative to traditional glue

Scientists have successfully produced synthetic spider silk to create a new biodegradable glue alternative. The University of Manchester-based researchers found that their homemade synthetic spider silk...

New DIY Community Space to open in Stockport

An exciting new DIY community space providing free and accessible creative workshops, a rolling exhibition space and retail opportunities for local makers is to...

New bridge installed over River Goyt will provide new walking and cycling link for...

A new bridge over the River Goyt has been lifted into place in a significant landmark moment for a council project that has helped...

Band on the Wall shutting its doors until September 2021

The Northern Quarter Music Venue Band on the Wall has announced that it will be shutting its doors until September 2021 From September 2020 a...

Northern accents are becoming more similar, suggests new research

The accents of educated city dwellers across the North of England are becoming more similar, according to new research from The University of Manchester. Linguistics...

Marketing Manchester launches recovery and confidence campaign to support £9 billion visitor economy

With £4.2 billion expected to be wiped off visitor economy due to COVIDMarketing Manchester has today launched a new consumer campaign to help recovery...

Plans revealed to transform historic Oldham Town Hall Egyptian Rooms into food hall

Oldham Council has submitted plans to transform a historic town hall space into an independent-style food market. Situated in the Egyptian Rooms of the landmark...

Latest picture of COVID-19 cases across Greater Manchester

The number of cases of Covid-19 across Greater Manchester have fallen in the last seven days. Figures released this afternoon showed that the seven day...

Manchester Council asks for £71.8m to repair restart & rethink cultural life in city

Manchester has written an open letter to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak asking for an immediate life-line of...

Mystery Salford artist urged to come forward

A mystery artist who left his or her work on the steps of Salford Civic Centre is being urged to come forward so the...