Town hall to be lit in South African colours
Manchester Town Hall is to be lit in the colours of the South African flag as the world mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela.
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Ofsted praise Manchester Adult Education Service, as learners achieve their goals
Learners and inspectors alike have praised Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES), which is successfully giving local people the skills and confidence they need to secure sustainable employment.
New Beswick road name chosen with help from local schools
East Manchester schools have chosen Sunny Lowry, the first woman to swim the channel, to be immortalised in the name of a new road.
New website lifts the lid on Manchester’s history
A new website designed to showcase Manchester’s rich history is now live.
Vision for Greater Manchester to become Stronger Together unveiled
A series of ambitious targets for a more prosperous and self-sustaining Greater Manchester are published in the new Greater Manchester Strategy.
Pankhurst portrait illustrates value of Manchester's Women's Awards
A magnificent portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst is to take pride of place in the Rates Hall in Manchester Town Hall.
Mancunians invited to sign Mandela book of condolence
Manchester residents and visitors are being invited to sign a book of condolence which has been opened following the death of Nelson Mandela.
Innovative Housing Investment Fund to bring new homes to Manchester
The Housing Investment Fund is a ground-breaking home building model that uses available development land owned by Manchester City Council while an investor finances the build, delivering 241 homes.
Beswick road naming to be inspired by historical Mancunians
Local schools will present to a panel of judges at the Etihad Stadium who they think should be immortalised in East Manchester.
Manchester City Council named Best in the North West for employing Apprentices
Manchester City Council has been named the North West’s Macro Employer of the Year at this year’s National Apprenticeship Awards.
Plumbers negligence puts residents’ lives at risk
Plumber Liam Gurney has been ordered to pay nearly £4,000 after putting residents’ lives at risk by inadequately installing a gas boiler.
New plans for future of Fallowfield Library revealed
A new vision for the future of Fallowfield Library has been announced, which aims to build a sustainable future for the centre.
New range of vintage Manchester posters bring city's archives to life
Shoppers looking for the perfect Christmas present for the Mancunian in their life are invited to visit Manchester’s new online Poster Shop.
Black cab driver forced to pay a grand after refusing passengers
A black cab driver who refused to pick up two men who flagged him down in the city centre has been ordered to pay more than a grand.
News Release: Top health boss on board with Manchester's mobile health clinic
One of England’s leading health chiefs has visited Manchester on a fact-finding mission to see several of the city’s health initiatives.
Manchester marks World AIDS Day with procession and vigil as number of people living with HIV in the North West reaches all time high
Manchester residents are being encouraged to become 'HIV aware' as the city prepares to mark World AIDS Day with a procession and candlelit vigil in the city centre.
Discussions underway on future ideas for Heaton Park and Hall
Manchester City Council and the National Trust are to meet English Heritage and Marketing Manchester to continue discussions about developing a partnership to shape the future of Heaton Park and Hall.
Energy bill saver encourages others to visit site
A man who saved nearly £30 a month on his gas bills after using a new comparison site is urging other people to follow his lead.
Plans for new leisure centre go on display
Local residents are being invited to view the plans for a brand new leisure centre in south Manchester.
200 looked after young people and care leavers to receive awards today
Around 200 young people are set to receive special commendations and awards today at Manchester City Council's annual Achievement Awards for looked after children, young people and care leavers.
Redeveloping Manchester’s empty streets in the sky
Three of north Manchester’s long-term empty residential tower blocks will breathe with a new lease of life as substantial development work gets underway.
Young people discuss taking over the ballot box with councillors for Take Over Day 2013
Young people from Manchester's Youth Council and the city's councillors will spend today, Friday 22 November 2013, debating the issue of lowering the voting age to 16.
Manchester Youth Council gets permanent home in Manchester Town Hall
Manchester's Youth Council will be celebrating the opening today, 22 November 2013, of a permanent new home for them in Manchester Town Hall.
City leaders present HS2 'further, faster' declaration to Prime Minister
Leaders from the UK’s ten largest cities outside of London have presented a signed declaration to the Prime Minister calling for the fast delivery of High Speed 2.
Students' brand sells Northenden and buys them a major boost on career ladder
Two students who created a logo for Northenden Village have gained plaudits from top creatives - and are now set to make their mark on the graphic design industry.
Council consults on mental health and wellbeing services
Residents are being asked for their views to help Manchester City Council shape the future of mental health and wellbeing services in the city.
Woman at the Sharp end of business leads call for nominations for Manchester's International Women's Day
Social entrepreneur Rose Marley is leading a call for nominations to recognise the outstanding work carried out by Manchester women ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD).
Fraudster ordered to pay back £400,000
A man from Newton Heath has been ordered to pay £400,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act for a number of offences including fraudulently obtaining benefits.
Pupils name cars which will make school run safer
A group of Manchester youngsters have named a pair of camera cars which will be looking out for motorists parking illegally outside the city’s primary schools.
Live bands thrill a crowd of thousands at Manchester Christmas Lights Switch-on
Thousands of people flocked to Manchester city centre for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On, marking the start of the festive season in the UK's Christmas capital.