Manchester Cathedral to light special beacon to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in...

Manchester Cathedral to light special beacon to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Manchester will celebrate anniversary of Victory in Europe Day...

Trams to run to airport before end of year

The new Metrolink line to Wythenshawe and Manchester Airport will launch before the year is out, more than twelve months ahead of schedule. Trams will...

New low cost flights to Rome and Alicante are announced

Vueling Airlines has announced it will launch two new routes from Manchester Airport for summer 2016.  Part of International Airlines Group (IAG), Vueling will...

National Trust Snowdrops in full bloom at Manchester Art Gallery

If you have been walking down Mosley Street recently, you may have noticed that thousands of white flowers line the entrance of the...

Oldham uncovers tales of its Lusitania residents

One hundred years ago today the Lusitania set sail from New York. Oldham Council archivists have unearthed details of a maritime tragedy 100 years ago...

It’s Game on for this year’s Manchester Day

Sunday the 14th June will be this year's Manchester Day.Now in its sixth year, this year's theme will be celebrates the idea that games have influenced...

Quarry Bank Project secures Heritage Lottery Fund support

Described as the most complete surviving example of a designed industrial revolution community, Quarry Bank Mill has secured £3.9m of lottery funding. The project, which...

Ed’s Easy Diner Debuts in Debenhams, Manchester

With its classic US menu and cool retro vibe, Ed’s Easy Diner has been a popular dining choice across the UK since their first...

From Roman Fertility to millions of cards-A history of Valentine’s Day

A festival that has now become a commercial free-for-all driving huge sales of chocolate, flowers and jewellery had its origins in Pre Christian day...

Saved from Tomato Ketchup-Two rare Lowry paintings go on display

Two of LS Lowry’s pictures showing views of The Thames at Greenwich are to go on display at The Lowry in Salford, minus their...