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Three young adults, two women and one man, stand smiling and holding "Our Child Friendly Manchester" awards, with a large sign in the background.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

First Child Friendly Manchester Awards Recognise Inspiring Young People

Barbara Parker12 October 2026

A man in a brown jacket and hat and a woman in a teal dress sitting back-to-back with a tapestry behind them.

🎶 Music & Events

A Different Thread Bring Award-Winning Americana Show to Carlton Club with Local Support Dogwood Roses

Alicia Best12 October 2026

A woman with light brown hair and a dark shirt with colorful bird patterns smiles at the camera against a dark wooden background.

🏛️ Council / Government Updates

Manchester Council Executive Team Completed Under New Leader

Barbara Parker8 October 2026

Red poppy wreaths and wooden crosses commemorating soldiers are arranged on the steps of a stone war memorial in a city.

💰 Grants & Funding

Manchester Communities Invited to Apply for Grants to Host Local Remembrance Events

Zoe Walker7 October 2026

Two women wearing pink “Prevent Breast Cancer” t-shirts and sunglasses smile at the camera, standing outdoors with a blurred background of greenery and outdoor furniture.

🤝 Charity & Volunteering

Cheshire Cancer Survivor Completes 2,120km European Race

Gemma Eccleston7 October 2026

A man in a red and white athletic jersey with numerous sponsor logos stands confidently, looking slightly to his left, surrounded by other people, some wearing red shirts, in what appears to be an outdoor event or gathering.

Blackley Library Supports Sir Kevin Sinfield’s MND Challenge

Zoe Walker4 October 2026

A diverse group of people enjoying a park with lush green trees, blooming pink flowers, and a paved walkway.

🏛️ Council / Government Updates

Piccadilly Gardens Transformation Plans Given Green Light

Zoe Walker30 September 2026

A group of people are loading boxes and other items into the back of two white delivery trucks from a warehouse loading bay.

The Chameleon Agency and Event Cycle Partner to Tackle Throwaway Culture in Events

Lucy Moore30 September 2026

A BMX rider in mid-air, wearing a black helmet, white long-sleeve shirt, and dark pants, performing a trick against a bright blue sky with a building partially visible in the background.

MCR Drop to Bring Urban Sports and Culture to Manchester

Zoe Walker29 September 2026

A brass band of five men stands in front of a brick wall with white graffiti on it, all wearing dark jackets with white stripes and sunglasses, holding musical instruments.

💖 Positive Local News

From Grimethorpe to the Dance Floor

Sara Teiger28 September 2026

Exterior view of a modern, light green building with large windows and a dark entrance, surrounded by trees and a paved area with bike racks.

🎟️ What's On

Manchester Libraries to Bring Back Sunday Opening

Barbara Parker26 September 2026

A woman and a man in a mayoral chain stand behind a large brown frame with text promoting the Best of Manchester Awards.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Best of Manchester Awards Celebrate Community Champions

Catherine Wilson25 September 2026

A woman in a gym performs an overhead dumbbell press with her right arm.

❤️ Health & Wellbeing

JD Gyms Launches Student-Friendly Memberships in Manchester

Amy Rose25 September 2026

Three men stand smiling in front of a dark blue backdrop with the word "RESILIENCE" in red and other text in white.

Manchester charity highlights lessons from Ukraine conflict at Emergency Services Show

Andrew Campbell25 September 2026

Three women in athletic wear with half marathon medals stand smiling at the camera, with a blurred crowd and buildings in the background.

Adoption Matters Supporters Complete Warrington Running Festival

Catherine Wilson24 September 2026

A man in a black and green uniform smiles at the camera while holding a CPR mannequin in a public square.

❤️ Health & Wellbeing

Learn Some Life-saving Skills with St John Ambulance for Save a Life September

Hazel Thompson24 September 2026

A woman in sunglasses smiles while holding a large box overhead with 'daez.' and fashion text on it, on a city street.

🌱 Environment

The Manchester Fashion Brand Putting Women at the Centre of Design

Emma Peacock22 September 2026

Two elderly men in wheelchairs smiling in front of a building with a green roof and large yellow letters spelling "THE WETLAND CHARITY".

📍 Local News

Cheadle care home resident revisits Martin Mere wetlands linked to family history

Alison Edgar21 September 2026

A diverse group of five young musicians, dressed in black, perform on stage with instruments including a saxophone, an upright bass, a piano, and a singer at the microphone, while an audience watches.

🎨 Arts & Culture

Free Music and Culture on Your Doorstep

Anna Pickard17 September 2026

A person sitting on a wooden floor surrounded by an assortment of photographs, letters, and film reels, holding a camera to their eye as if taking a photo.

🎨 Arts & Culture

Three Very Different Visions of Addiction Come Together for Stockport Screening

Sara Teiger16 September 2026

Red and gold fireworks explode across a dark night sky, illuminating the scene with brilliant light.

🎟️ What's On

Manchester Fireworks Return as Grand Finale to Community Events

Zoe Walker15 September 2026

Two models pose on a runway, one in a black off-the-shoulder top and purple plaid skirt with ripped tights, and the other in a purple plaid coat with a skull crown.

💖 Positive Local News

Manchester to host its first Alternative Fashion Week celebrating subculture style this October

Jade Robson11 September 2026

Three people, two men and one woman, are posing behind a large rectangular frame sign for the "BEST OF MANCHESTER AWARDS". The man in the middle is wearing a mayoral chain.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Best of Manchester Awards Celebrate Inspiring Local Nominees

Catherine Wilson11 September 2026

A woman in a yellow raincoat is being helped across an art installation on the floor by another woman in a denim dress.

🎟️ What's On

Walk Across This Artwork: Mark it to Make it

Sara Teiger10 September 2026