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A woman with dark hair and striking makeup smiles, seated next to several creepy dolls with 'DEAD DOLL' tags, with an 'ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEK' sign in the background.

🏘️ Community

Dead Dolls Blaze a Trail for Manchester's Alternative Fashion Week

Sara Teiger19 October 2026

Woman in a black sports bra and leggings posing on a white background, with text below her reading "PROUDLY SUPPORTING CoppaFeel! breast cancer awareness."

🤝 Charity & Volunteering

Pursue Fitness and CoppaFeel Team Up to Raise Thousands for Breast Cancer Awareness

Gabriella Sarkies18 October 2026

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

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

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 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

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 busy outdoor market scene in front of a large brick building with arched windows, featuring several market stalls under black canopies and people walking between them.

South Manchester's Commercial Property Boom: Where Should Your Business Set Up Shop?

RPS: Regional Property Solutions10 September 2026

A smiling blonde woman wearing a polka dot dress stands next to an orange banner advertising an adoption charity.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & Parenting

Adoption Matters Welcomes Funding for Innovative Family Support

Barbara Parker1 September 2026

A man wearing a black shirt and a watch on his left wrist holds papers in his hands and looks down at them with a concerned expression, while a laptop and a blue mug sit on the table in front of him.

💰 Grants & Funding

Manchester Families Reminded of Crisis and Resilience Fund Support

Albert Nelson28 August 2026

A large group of women wearing purple and black hockey uniforms pose on an ice rink, with a few male coaches in dark suits standing at the sides, all in front of empty red arena seating.

📍 Local News

Hannah Waterhouse: What It’s Like Living Life on the Blade

Scarlet Chambers27 August 2026

An aerial view of the illuminated Manchester cityscape at dusk, featuring the clock tower of Manchester Town Hall in the foreground against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers and other city buildings.

🏛️ Council / Government Updates

Manchester Residents Invited to Have Final Say on Local Plan

Catherine Wilson24 August 2026

A vibrant public park and playground with children playing, adults strolling, and modern buildings in the background, all surrounded by lush trees and purple and white flowers.

📍 Local News

Planning Application Submitted for Piccadilly Gardens Transformation

Catherine Wilson17 August 2026

A man with tattoos on his arms, wearing a white tank top and a cap, walks up a dark grey staircase carrying a large bouquet of sunflowers and other flowers in a white box that says "Puffs and Petals."

📍 Local News

Manchester Couple Launch Colour-Led Floristry Studio Ahead of First Street Debut

Erin Hartley31 July 2026

A smiling woman with dark hair and a white vest stands in a long, sunlit hallway lined with pillars.

🎨 Arts & Culture

Jennifer Cleary Named Manchester’s Director of Culture and Creative Industries

Manchester Magazine29 July 2026

A woman stands smiling directly in front of the Marigold cafe entrance, which has a large window displaying cakes and red-framed double doors. A small table and two chairs are visible outside the cafe entrance.

📍 Local News

From Photography to Plate, Shivani’s Journey into Running a Café as Creative Practice

Huma Ahmed28 July 2026

Thousands Gather for Manchester Day Parade with Catalan Twist

🎨 Arts & Culture

Thousands Gather for Manchester Day Parade with Catalan Twist

Manchester Magazine27 July 2026

Chorlton Street Art Project Brings Colour and Community Pride to District Centre

🎨 Arts & Culture

Chorlton Street Art Project Brings Colour and Community Pride to District Centre

Manchester Magazine23 July 2026

Record-Breaking Year for Manchester’s Ambitious Housing Strategy

Record-Breaking Year for Manchester’s Ambitious Housing Strategy

Manchester Magazine22 July 2026