Manchester City Council’s £245,000 discretionary fund to support the city’s Grassroots Music Venues is now open for applications – with payments due to reach successful venues by the end of January 2026. Following reductions to the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme, this
Leading multidisciplinary development consultancy, Pegasus Group, today announces the appointment of two new Directors to its Planning practice. With Clare Preece joining the London team and Simon Handy joining the Manchester team, both appointments bring a proven track record and wealth of experience to further
A new incubator has launched to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their dating app ideas into reality, offering a fast-track route from concept to live product in as little as three months. Created by dating industry pioneer and entrepreneur Nicky Wake, the programme provides a clear
Thought it might be of interest to your readers to hear what’s happening at ODEON in the Great Northern Warehouse. More than just a place to watch films, ODEON is a space for community, celebration, and unforgettable shared experiences. And with the colder weather setting
As more people head back into the office, wardrobes are undergoing a transformation. Across the UK, employees are embracing a smarter yet more relaxed approach to dressing. A new survey from off-price retailer TK Maxx shows office staff are updating their wardrobes to reflect the
Amazon has teamed up with some of the country’s leading household brands like Colgate, Johnson & Johnson, Neutrogena and Sanex to deliver more than 200,000 vital hygiene products for families in Wigan and around the UK who are struggling to make ends meet. The products
New figures have revealed that Manchester has issued more fines for Blue Badge parking misuse than any other UK council, with nearly 50,000 Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) handed out since 2019. The data forms part of a national study by Evans Halshaw, who submitted a
New analysis of more than 220,000 UK broadcast mentions shows the Green Party is the only political force to have increased its airtime since early September – with visibility, tone, and membership all rising under new leader Zack Polanski. The findings come from Mission Control,
Internationally acclaimed burlesque artist Ruby D’Woo brings her signature Cosy Cabaret to Manchester235 this November, promising a night of feathers, sequins and playful sophistication in one of the city’s most glamorous settings. This exclusive one-night-only event transforms Manchester’s premier casino venue into a haven of
Salford based experimental collective, Patchwork Rattlebag are set to release ‘Hook, Line and Riser’, the first single from their forthcoming album ‘Fragments 1’. Frequently incorporating other artforms, the group constructs music with a strong vocal presence, featuring instruments, synthesisers, field recordings and beats. Consisting of