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More than 100 attendees gathered at Rochdale Library on Saturday 4th July 2026 for GM4Women2028's annual Dialogue, Deeds & Determination event, bringing together Greater Manchester’s people for a day of discussion, collaboration and action.The flagship event allowed attendees to examine progress…
The Manchester Living Wage Action Group has received a prestigious national award in recognition of its outstanding work to champion the Real Living Wage and support positive change for workers across Manchester. Presented at the annual Living...

Young People To Help Shape Health And Wellbeing Policies In Manchester

Young people are set to play a central role in shaping policies around health and wellbeing in Manchester. This follows the publication of Manchester’s Public...

Manchester Nursery Support Centre Backs Menopause Workplace Pledge

Partou, one of the UK’s largest day nursery providers, has signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, a nationwide campaign led by the charity Wellbeing of Women that calls on employers to take practical action to support everyone experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms.To support this commitm…

Manchester Council Plans £3 Million Skills Investment For Residents

Manchester City Council is set to invest almost £3 million in new initiatives designed to help more residents benefit from the city’s economic growth. The...

St John Ambulance Launches Casual Responder Pilot In Greater Manchester

St John Ambulance is launching a pilot programme in Greater Manchester to help meet increasing demand for event healthcare services.The time-limited pilot will test the use of paid Casual Responders to strengthen workforce capacity in Greater Manchester. The initiative supports St John Ambulance's a…

Manchester Summer Reading Challenge Returns To Inspire Young Readers

The annual Summer Reading Challenge is back, giving children and their families the chance to take part in the hugely popular event and encouraging...

Manchester Named Standout Success Story For Growth And Productivity

Manchester and the wider city region remain among the fastest-growing and most productive major city economies in the UK, according to a new Centre...

Mancunian Way To Close For Two Days For Annual Safety Inspection

The Mancunian Way will close for two days while its annual safety inspection takes place. Both carriageways and slip roads will be closed from 6am...

Sunday Library Opening Returns to Manchester for the First Time Since 2011

Residents across Manchester will soon have greater access to their local libraries, with eight venues set to open on Sundays and extended opening hours...

New Old Trafford Mural Celebrates Local Pride, Heritage and Creativity

An eye-catching new mural that was a year in the making celebrates the spirit of Old Trafford.Taking inspiration from local heroes including 101 Dalmatians author Dodie Smith and Joy Division singer Ian Curtis, the giant artwork has already been turning the heads of commuter…

Manchester to Host Psoriasis Conference Following Major Research Funding Boost

This announcement comes ahead of The Psoriasis Association’s Annual Conference, taking place in Manchester next week (Saturday, 20 June) – a city that has recently become ‘world-leading’ for psoriasis treatment and research.The NIHR and AMRC scheme is awarding £37 million in funding to medical resea…

Greater Manchester Improv Festival Returns to Salford for a Weekend of Comedy and Creativity

The Greater Manchester Improv Festival is set to return to The King’s Arms in Salford from 5–7 June 2026, bringing three days of live...

Nominations Open for Manchester Culture Awards 2026: Celebrating the City’s Creative Talent

The Manchester Culture Awards have returned for 2026, with nominations now open for the annual celebration of the city’s outstanding cultural and creative achievements...

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