News published May 2025
Annual safety checks on the Mancunian Way scheduled to take place
The Mancunian way is set to close overnight during the weekend of June 7-8 for its annual inspection.
Withington welcomes transformed public spaces as high street investment completes
The transformation of two public spaces in Withington, south Manchester, are now complete and formally open to the public following a celebration event this weekend.
‘They’ve made me a better person’: Jackie Penton on her journey to becoming an award-winning foster carer
A sudden phone call one day in February 2014 would change the course of one foster carer’s life forever.
Safety upgrades due to start at Manchester College crossing
Pedestrian safety will be at the heart of improvement works due to start at the beginning of June.
Get ready to embark on an exciting digital journey with Wallace and Gromit and Vaughan Williams this summer
For two weeks in June, Manchester Libraries will be hosting state-of-the-art VR headsets and a feast of digital experiences for the public.
Foster carers with over 700 years' fostering experience between them recognised at annual awards in Manchester
Foster carers with over 700 years of fostering experience between them looking after some of our most vulnerable children and young people, have been recognised by the city council at Manchester's annual Foster Carer Awards.
Funding for Wythenshawe Park improves accessibility for visitors
As part of city-wide funding to transform Manchester’s green spaces, Wythenshawe Park has undergone development for park-goers.
Manchester's Aviva Studios scoops prestigious RIBA architecture award
Manchester's landmark cultural space Aviva Studios, designed by OMA, has scooped a prestigious award as one of only four buildings in the region to be recognised with a 2025 RIBA North West Award.
Manchester marks 8th anniversary of 22 May 2017 terror attack
This Thursday (22 May 2025) Manchester will be marking the eighth anniversary of the Arena terror attack in 2017, which claimed 22 lives and left many others seriously injured.
Beating heart of community to reopen this weekend as Ancoats Green refurbishment completes
Ancoats Green will reopen to the public this weekend (Saturday 17 May) following a major refurbishment project that has now been completed at the city park.