Manchester to host the 2024 MTV EMAs

MTV today confirmed that the 2024 MTV EMAs will take place in Manchester. Now in its 30th year, this is the first time ever that music’s biggest global celebration will be staged […]
Manchester’s big Santa is back for Christmas!

Manchester’s iconic and much-loved big Santa has arrived in town to oversee all things Christmas in his favourite festive city. Manchester’s giant Santa, standing 12-metres tall and weighing over 2.3 tonnes, is […]
Cycling in Manchester is booming as one million journey record is smashed one month early

Records have been smashed as more people than ever have moved to pedal power and have chosen to use the Manchester Oxford Road cycle route. During a three-week period between […]
Manchester’s Etihad Stadium to host UEFA EURO 2028 matches

The Etihad Stadium in Manchester has been confirmed as one of the host stadiums for the UEFA EURO 2028 competition that will be held in the UK and Ireland. The […]
B*Witched headline Trafford Centre 25th birthday event

Trafford Centre marked its 25th birthday on Friday with a free one-hour show, headlined by iconic 90s popstars B*Witched, well-known for their iconic double denim looks, and also celebrating their 25th anniversary […]
PICCADILLY GARDENS TRANSFORMATION MOVES FORWARD AS DESIGN TEAM APPOINTED

A design team has been appointed to develop plans to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens. A team led by LDA Design has been […]
New Council-built low carbon social homes welcome first residents in Newton Heath

The first tranche of 69 low carbon homes for social rent on Silk Street in Newton Heath have been completed and passed to the first new residents. The Council-led project […]
Manchester City Council on track to install close to 10,000 solar panels

Manchester City Council is on course to reach an important milestone this year as part of its drive to become zero-carbon by 2038. By the end of 2023 the Council […]
Aviva Studios approaches completion

As Aviva Studios, the home of Factory International, approaches completion, the Council will receive an update on its progress and the final steps to be completed before its official opening […]
Five-star brand W Hotels to open new luxury hotel to Manchester

According to sources close to the project, the five-star brand W Hotels is nearing an agreement to open at Gary Neville’s St Michael’s scheme. W Hotels, a part of Marriott Group, is said to be considering the high-profile Manchester project for its third UK location. The 191-bedroom hotel would be housed within the 40-story tower element of St Michael’s, which is being built in collaboration with Salboy and Gary Neville’s development company, Relentless. Around 180 […]