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A navy blue tote bag with "Manchester Christmas Markets" and a festive illustration of Santa, a Christmas tree, and buildings is held by a person wearing a plaid jacket and brown boots.Transport · 8 NovemberManchester Gears Up for Festive Crowds with Extra Trams and Traffic MeasuresRead the story →
A solemn display of numerous red poppy wreaths and wooden crosses commemorating Remembrance Day is arranged on the steps of a stone monument, with city buildings and trees in the background under an overcast sky.Community Events · 4 NovemberManchester Communities to Mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day with City-Wide EventsA woman works on a laptop at a table, while a paver installs bricks outside and a technician repairs a boiler in the background.Partner · 28 OctoberHow Manchester Tradespeople Are Competing for Customers OnlineA large, illuminated Santa Claus figure in red and white stands in front of a historic stone building with Gothic architecture.Local News · 28 OctoberManchester’s Giant Santa Returns to Albert Square with New Walk-Through Christmas CrackerA 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 · 19 OctoberDead Dolls Blaze a Trail for Manchester's Alternative Fashion WeekWoman 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 · 18 OctoberPursue Fitness and CoppaFeel Team Up to Raise Thousands for Breast Cancer AwarenessThree 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 · 12 OctoberFirst Child Friendly Manchester Awards Recognise Inspiring Young PeopleA 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 · 12 OctoberA Different Thread Bring Award-Winning Americana Show to Carlton Club with Local Support Dogwood RosesA 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 · 8 OctoberManchester Council Executive Team Completed Under New LeaderRed poppy wreaths and wooden crosses commemorating soldiers are arranged on the steps of a stone war memorial in a city.Grants & Funding · 7 OctoberManchester Communities Invited to Apply for Grants to Host Local Remembrance EventsA 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.Sport · 4 OctoberBlackley Library Supports Sir Kevin Sinfield’s MND ChallengeA diverse group of people enjoying a park with lush green trees, blooming pink flowers, and a paved walkway.Council / Government Updates · 30 SeptemberPiccadilly Gardens Transformation Plans Given Green LightExterior 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 · 26 SeptemberManchester Libraries to Bring Back Sunday OpeningA woman in a gym performs an overhead dumbbell press with her right arm.Health & Wellbeing · 25 SeptemberJD Gyms Launches Student-Friendly Memberships in ManchesterA woman in sunglasses smiles while holding a large box overhead with 'daez.' and fashion text on it, on a city street.Environment · 22 SeptemberThe Manchester Fashion Brand Putting Women at the Centre of DesignTwo elderly men in wheelchairs smiling in front of a building with a green roof and large yellow letters spelling "THE WETLAND CHARITY".Local News · 21 SeptemberCheadle care home resident revisits Martin Mere wetlands linked to family historyA 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.Business · 10 SeptemberSouth Manchester's Commercial Property Boom: Where Should Your Business Set Up Shop?A smiling blonde woman wearing a polka dot dress stands next to an orange banner advertising an adoption charity.Family & Parenting · 1 SeptemberAdoption Matters Welcomes Funding for Innovative Family SupportA 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 · 28 AugustManchester Families Reminded of Crisis and Resilience Fund SupportA 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 · 27 AugustHannah Waterhouse: What It’s Like Living Life on the BladeAn 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 · 24 AugustManchester Residents Invited to Have Final Say on Local PlanA 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 · 17 AugustPlanning Application Submitted for Piccadilly Gardens TransformationA 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 · 31 JulyManchester Couple Launch Colour-Led Floristry Studio Ahead of First Street DebutA smiling woman with dark hair and a white vest stands in a long, sunlit hallway lined with pillars.Arts & Culture · 29 JulyJennifer Cleary Named Manchester’s Director of Culture and Creative Industries

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