Festival taskforce created as Parklife dates announced
Manchester City Council and event organisers announce that the Parklife Weekender 2015 will take place in Heaton Park on June 6 and 7.
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Keeping the Memory Alive- Manchester remembers for Holocaust Memorial
Manchester youngsters are set to learn more about the Holocaust and a famous rescue mission - where one man helped to save more than 600, mostly Jewish, children in Czechoslovakia from persecution.
Hate crime victims talk about their experiences as awareness week launched
Former Apprentice contestant Sanjay Sood-Smith, as well as the mother of murder victim Sophie Lancaster, will talk about their experiences at the launch of Manchester’s hate crime awareness week.
Century-old letter for peace to be exhibited in Central Library
A letter of friendship penned by a group of British women to those in Germany and Austria during World War I is to be displayed in Central Library.
Manchester hosts national conference to debate the education of looked after children
The education and achievements of looked after children and young people tops the agenda in Manchester as the city hosts this year's national Virtual School Heads' Conference on Thursday 15 January.
Response to Prime Minister's claim about council expenditure
Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, said: "I would like to take this opportunity to quash a myth - twice repeated by the Prime Minister - that Manchester City Council underspent by £50m last financial year.
Manchester City Council pays respects to Paris attack victims
Manchester City Council has announced plans to send condolences and show solidarity with the people of France after the Paris terrorist attack.
Updated budget options published
Manchester City Council has published its provisional budget for 2015-16.
Fruit seller to pay over £500 for illegal street trading
A fruit seller has been ordered to pay £530 for illegal street trading.
Manchester Day 2015 - be part of the biggest show of the summer!
Manchester’s flagship summer event will return on Sunday 14 June and you can be part of the action.
Greater Manchester councils unite to support our armed forces
Greater Manchester’s ten councils have united to sign a major agreement to put armed forces personnel and veterans at the heart of public services.
Not too late to come forward for flu jab, says Manchester medic
NHS teams in Manchester are calling people in key risk groups to come forward for their annual flu vaccination - and reminding parents that two to four-year-old children can have a jab-free vaccine.
Rare painting of 1950s east Manchester goes on three year loan at Beswick Library
Manchester Art Gallery has given a painting to Beswick Library on a three year, long-term loan by local, little known artist, Harry Kingsley.
3000 room student village to be developed at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester and the real estate and infrastructure unit of the Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development Company today announce a £175m, three-phase student village development on the Owens Park site on the University’s Fallowfield Campus.
How Manchester pharmacists could help with one in five GP consultations this winter
Community pharmacists across Manchester are set to take the pressure off busy GPs this winter by offering a minor ailments service - which includes colds and flu advice.
London Road Fire Station: city council looks to accelerate development of landmark building through CPO
Manchester City Council’s Executive will be asked to approve the making of a second compulsory purchase order on the London Road Fire Station in a bid to ensure the building is bought back in to use.
Free wifi to be switched on in Greater Manchester’s Metrolink trams
Metrolink customers will be able to make a new kind of connection in future as part of a £1.7 million deal to roll out free wifi on every tram.
Manchester Christmas Markets named in Europe’s top ten!
Known as the original, biggest and best Christmas Markets in the UK, Manchester Christmas Markets have now been voted as one of the best in Europe by the European Best Destinations organisation.
Moston Lane to be given £122k facelift
Moston Lane is to be given a major facelift as part of a programme cleaning up district centres across the city thanks to an airport windfall.
£78m for The Factory Manchester - a new large scale, ultra-flexible arts space
Leading Manchester figures have welcomed the announcement of £78m to support the expanding cultural offer in the city.
Balloon broadside among musical treasures on display at Central Library
A 1780s pop song written to celebrate the first ever balloon flight from Manchester is among the artefacts being displayed at Manchester Central Library.
Residents urged to take care when offered energy efficiency work
Residents are being urged to be cautious if people knock on their doors offering assessments for energy improvement measures after reports of bogus callers in Greater Manchester.
World War One centenary events show life after battle for injured troops
One hundred years after the start of the First World War, Manchester is hosting events to show how battle-injured soldiers coped with physical disability and mental illness.
Sunny Lowry Road opens at the Beswick community hub
The opening of the new link road, Sunny Lowry Road, has marked a momentous milestone in the continuing regeneration at the Beswick community hub in east Manchester.
Nearly 200 looked after young people and care leavers set to receive awards in annual ceremony
Nearly 200 of Manchester's most inspirational looked after children, young people, and care leavers are to be recognised in a special awards ceremony being held at Manchester University.
Fallowfield Library to be reborn as the Place on Platt Lane
Fallowfield Library is to be renamed 'The Place at Platt Lane' as it takes on a new role in the community.
AJ Bell British Squash Grand Prix to leave a lasting impression on local school children
The AJ Bell British Squash Grand Prix is set to see the world’s very best players take to the court this December in Manchester at the National Squash Centre, in what will certainly be a fiercely contested competition.
How Manchester pharmacists could help with one in five GP consultations this winter
Community pharmacists across Manchester are set to take the pressure off busy GPs this winter by offering a minor ailments service - which includes colds and flu advice.
New major public artwork revealed in east Manchester
A sculpture by renowned international contemporary artist Ryan Gander has been unveiled as part of the Beswick community hub.
Consultation launched on 2015-17 budget options
The council has launched the main consultation on its 2015-17 budget options, along with a number of individual consultations on specific elements.