New home in the frame as Rogue artists go back to school
A brand new home is in the frame for the long-standing and much celebrated fine artists' studio, Rogue Studios - a move that will see their artists literally go back to school.
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Overflowing bin costs Rusholme restaurant owners £4,399
A Manchester firm has been hit with a penalty of £4,399, after its commercial waste bin was repeatedly found overflowing in Rusholme.
Manchester stands with Barcelona
Manchester is expressing its solidarity and sorrow for Barcelona after the terrorist attack in Las Ramblas which has claimed at least 13 lives.
Manchester A Level students reach for the stars
Schools in Manchester are celebrating a great set of A Level results this year that has literally seen them reach for the stars.
West Gorton goes from strength to strength as community hub is completed
The new community hub on the corner of Hyde Road and Clowes Street is now complete and the new medical centre will begin taking patients from this week.
Women of Manchester invited to share their stories for Women's Words 2018
The Pankhurst Centre and Manchester City Council are set to create a living legacy for the women of Manchester that gathers their words, memories and experiences for all to share.
Have your say on proposed new dog fouling crackdown
Manchester residents are invited to have their say on a proposal which would introduce a new measure to reduce dog fouling in the city.
Find out how the council tax you pay helps provide the services that matter most to you
Manchester City Council’s social media is set to be taken over by its Council Tax, Benefits, and Customer Services teams next week (14-18 August).
Strangeways, here we come as new crackdown on fly-tippers launches
A new multi-agency crackdown on fly-tipping and other environmental crimes in the Strangeways area has launched this week.
Mace announced as project manager for Our Town Hall project
Mace has been appointed as the project manager for the Our Town Hall project, which will fully repair and upgrade Manchester’s iconic Town Hall and Albert Square.
Nominate Manchester’s King and Queen Bees for this year’s Be Proud awards
Manchester residents are invited to nominate the community champions and unsung heroes who keep their communities buzzing for a Be Proud award.
Businesses latch on to breastfeeding friendly mark
Coronation Street actress and restaurant owner Jennie McAlpine welcomed a group of breastfeeding mums to her city centre restaurant Annies for the launch of a brand new Breast Feeding Friendly mark.
Tuck into books and lunch at Fallowfield Community Library this summer
A new pilot scheme at Fallowfield Community Library will provide free lunchtime food and reading activities for children throughout the summer holidays
Floating ecosystems will improve biodiversity in Bridgewater Basin
An army of volunteers will be on hand (Tues, 1 Aug) to create floating islands that will help attract a raft of fauna and flora to the city centre canal.
£280k fund to continue fight against rogue landlords
The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) have approved a funding bid that will help the City Council continue a targeted project to improve private sector housing standards.
Gorton man pays penalty after handing waste to mystery fly-tipper
A Gorton man has been ordered to pay £340, after 16 bags of his domestic waste were found dumped.
Prayers take place close to arson-hit Islamic Centre
A prayer vigil will take place on Friday 21 July near to the site of an Islamic Centre which was hit by an arson attack.
Hundreds of magical moments snapped for Manchester Day photo competition
This year’s Manchester Day photo competition attracted a fantastic response - but a winner has been found from among the hundreds of dazzling submissions.
Manchester Grows Green to create a healthier urban environment
Manchester is set to lead a new European Commission-funded project to help cities create high-quality green spaces at the heart of local communities.
Manchester cuts carbon thanks to European 'Triangulum' scheme
Manchester’s universities are using technology to cut their carbon emissions, thanks to a project showcasing the economic and environmental benefits of electric vehicles.
Heaton Park scoops four Green Flag Awards
Manchester’s Heaton Park has been presented with FOUR Green Flag awards by judges from Keep Britain Tidy.
Have your say on the future of sport and physical activity in Manchester
Whether you’re a 'couch potato' or coached to perfection, all Manchester residents are invited to take part in the new Sport and Physical Activity Survey.
We Love Manchester Emergency Fund appoints Chief Operating Officer
The We Love Manchester Emergency Fund has appointed William Docherty MBE CA as its chief operating officer to oversee the multi-million pound funding pot.
Manchester children invited to join this year's Summer Reading Challenge
Thousands of children across Manchester will gain the rewards of reading this summer, as they join this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
The Peacock and the Crane land at Longsight Library
Two unusual new visitors have 'winged' into Longsight Library and Learning Centre, thanks to a partnership between Manchester Libraries and Manchester Museum.
Design team appointments for Our Town Hall project announced
Manchester City Council has announced a list of successful tenderers for contracts relating to the Our Town Hall project.
BookBench sculptures pop up across Manchester to celebrate a love of reading
BookBenches painted with literary designs by Manchester schools and community groups will pop up across Manchester this summer, helping to spark a love of reading across the city.
Groundbreaking ceremony for The Factory - Manchester's £110m new arts building designed by Rem Koolhaas' OMA
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Saturday 8 July 2017 for The Factory - the flagship cultural venue for the North.
Manchester swimmers set to cross the Yangtze River
Two young Manchester marathon swimmers are gearing up for the experience of a lifetime, as they prepare to swim across the mighty Yangtze River in China later this month.
Manchester Kids say: We want to bee heard after Arena attack as they get iconic tatt, too
The right to celebrate and embrace differences; The right to feel safe and cared for where we live; The right to have all faiths and beliefs respected.