The National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Co-op Live and the City of Manchester today announced the top 60 high-school-age boys and girls from 27 countries who will participate in the 22nd Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Europe camp, which will be held
Stockport band The Catchmen, whose warm-up act was once Oasis, has launched a new single, Humber. Formed as 16-year-olds by Michael Knowles and Ian Livingstone in 1988, The Catchmen gained huge momentum and famously had legendary Britpop band Oasis as its support act at the
Your Housing Group welcomed a delegation from Homes England and Manchester City Council to celebrate the completion of a 216-home development, transforming a former brownfield site at Edgefield Green in Openshaw into a vibrant new community. Offering homes across Rent to Buy, shared ownership, affordable
As summer hits its stride, Hydes is encouraging customers to make the most of the warmer days and lighter evenings with a vibrant calendar of al fresco food, drink and entertainment across its pubs in the North West and North Wales. The Salford-based brewer and
A new once-daily cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment trialled in Manchester has been approved for NHS use, following a recommendation made earlier this month by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Clinical trials delivered at the National Institute for Health and Care Research
Workers delivering food for Manchester United, Five Guys and Subway have won the right to vote for a union voice. More than 1,800 staff at Bidfood – a company which also delivers food for the army, prisons and schools across the UK – will vote
This Summer, Cheshire’s premium country estate, Carden Park, has revealed a fun-filled adventure and activity programme designed to save parents the stress of keeping little ones entertained during the summer holidays. Nestled within 1,000 acres of breathtaking Cheshire countryside and conveniently close to local attractions
This summer, Manchester comes alive with Music for the Senses – a vibrant city-wide celebration of art, music and culture. Running until 31st August, the interactive trail features 48 unique guitar artworks displayed across 41 locations, alongside major new murals, immersive sound installations and instruments
Amazon today launches the Regional Creatives Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund is open to organisations in Manchester and across the UK that help underserved communities access careers in publishing, music,
As part of its ongoing mission to strengthen the UK’s advice sector, national charity Independent Age has awarded £1.8 million to 13 advice charities across the UK. In Manchester a combined £403,560 will go to GatewayM40, Irish Community Care Manchester and Northmoor Community Association. Grants