A spectacular new piece of public art is set to become one of Manchester’s must-see attractions this summer, as a giant 13.5-metre-high mural is unveiled in the heart of the Northern Quarter. Been There, Seen That was revealed on Friday 7 August on Thomas Street,
Oktra, a leading office design and build company, has partnered with Material Index, a circular economy platform, to reuse office materials rather than sending them to waste. The partnership comes as sustainability becomes a growing part of how businesses plan their workspaces, with planning and
The number of people crossing the Channel to enter the UK illegally now constitutes a threat to national security, according to the former head of the Army Lord Richard Dannatt. Asked if the situation was a threat to national security, he told The Camilla Tominey
A Section 60 and 60AA has been authorised in a defined area of Stretford in response to a disturbance last night (8 August). At around 8.45pm, officers responded to an incident on Marple Grove, in which several males were seen to be chasing a victim
AI investors should follow three priorities for the rest of 2026, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, as sharp swings are exposing which parts of the AI trade are built on real demand and which are not. Nigel
Emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Hyde Road in Gorton around 9:35pm last night (Thursday 5 August 2026) between a car and a stationary digger. Four people were inside the car, two of whom – a man a woman –
Dedicated runner, Andy Edwards, is lacing up for an extraordinary year‑long challenge — running 100 miles across 10 official running events to raise funds and awareness for Manchester-based Adoption Matters, the children’s charity that helps find loving families for children waiting to be adopted and
Shadowman, the new collaborative project from John J Presley, Ben Hillier and Danielle Perry, today share their new single ‘New York in Spring’, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which arrives 4th September via Nica Records/Republic of Music. Having made their live
With festival season in full swing, it’s important to know the most effective ways to stay safe and avoid common risks at large outdoor events. Luckily, Jamie Scahill, Marketing Director at Skiddle, has shared some expert tips to help festivalgoers stay vigilant and reduce risks
Reform UK MP Andrew Rosindell has backed Rupert Lowe’s call to unite the right and described much of what he has said as something that will resonate with Reform voters. Asked if Reform UK would welcome Rupert Lowe back into the fold, he told the