News published November 2023
Ho ho ho! Manchester's big Santa is back for Christmas!
Ho ho ho he's back! Manchester's iconic and much-loved big Santa arrived in town at the crack of dawn today to oversee all things Christmas in his favourite festive city.
Manchester's world-beating Christmas Markets are now open!
And they're back! The festive season in Manchester has officially begun with the opening today of Manchester's world-beating Christmas Markets.
Manchester marks Remembrance Sunday 2023
The annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations will take place on Sunday 12 November as Manchester falls silent, pays its respects, and remembers the fallen from past conflicts.
Primary pupils take to the terraces at Old Trafford to help boost reading skills and combat racism
Primary school pupils from Manchester took to the terraces at Old Trafford football ground this week to take part in a special author-led event to help boost reading skills and combat racism in sport.
Cycling in Manchester is booming as one million journey record is smashed one month early
Records have been smashed as more people than ever have moved to pedal power and have chosen to use the Oxford Road cycle route.
Manchester's iconic Christmas 2023 mug designs revealed
With just over a week to go until the opening of Manchester's world-famous Christmas markets, the design of the city's iconic and highly sought-after Christmas mugs for 2023 can now be revealed.
Share your pride for Manchester's community champions as nominations open for the Be Proud Awards
Manchester residents have the chance to give their communities’ unsung heroes some deserved recognition as nominations open for the annual Be Proud Awards.