The line-up for this year’s Manchester Pride Conference has just been published, and as announced live during the showbiz slot on BBC Radio Manchester this morning, Jsky will be making his debut as a guest speaker at this annual event. The theme for 2020 is
Two further patients in England have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of UK cases to 15. The virus was passed on in Italy and Tenerife and the patients have been transferred to specialist NHS infection centres in Royal Liverpool Hospital and the
Ever dreamed of diving with sharks but been too nervous to take the plunge? Well now SEA LIFE Manchester is providing thrill-seekers with the opportunity to dip their toe in the water with a brand-new snorkel cage experience. Launching on March 20th, the exciting new
Advanced Materials were at the centre of the agenda for the Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore, last week during a thorough tour of The University of Manchester campus. The Minister visited the University to discover more about the soon-to-open Henry Royce
Manchester City Council has been named one of the best organisations to work for in 2020 by national newspaper, The Sunday Times. Last week (February 19) it was revealed which companies had made it on to this year’s Sunday Times Best 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations
Making the most of his weekend, London based restauranteur Tony Manconi was sported out and about in Manchester dining a casual look. The often serious entrepreneur who owns over five restaurants in the London area as part of his growing empire went casual after a
Egyptian Blue’s debut EP ‘Collateral Damage’ made the Brighton-based newcomers a compelling proposition. Between their jolting, groove-orientated post-punk attack and their polemic lyrical approach, the quartet made moves in all of the right places. Lead track ‘Collateral’ was playlisted at 6 Music, while further airplay came from Jack Saunders, Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens and John Kennedy. Meanwhile, they took
Today’s figures from the Office for National Statistics saw the unemployment rate remain at its lowest since 1974, while the number of UK nationals in employment grew by over 2.3 million since 2010 to reach just over 29 million. The total number in work climbed
Manchester residents are being urged to help shape the future of their local library by taking part in the Public Library User Survey. Next week (from Monday 24 February), the survey will be available in all libraries run by Manchester City Council, giving people the
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick MP has today (17 February 2020) activated the government’s emergency financial assistance scheme for areas affected by Storm Dennis. Under the Bellwin scheme, local authorities dealing with the effects of the storm can apply to have 100% of the eligible
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