GM Mayor Burnham leads tributes to Sue Murphy in weekly coronavirus update
Andy Burnham paid tribute to Manchester Council’s deputy leader Sue Murphy in his weekly press briefing before Easter.
Coronavirus: GMEX to be transformed into hospital, say Burnham and Leese
Manchester’s Central Convention Complex (G-MEX) will be transformed into a ‘Nightingale’ field hospital to help treat coronavirus sufferers.
Beatnikz Republic to join ‘fantastic’ Manchester microbrewery scene in new Green Quarter taproom
Beatnikz Republic is to be the newest craft beer microbrewery when it opens its Green Quarter doors to the public this weekend.
‘Fascinating city’ Manchester set for Lord of the Rings touch in daily sightseeing bus launch
Manchester’s tourism industry could be set for a further boost with the introduction of the city’s first daily sightseeing bus service this week.
Kaiserschmarrn, crêpes and cachapas: Pancake Day treats around the globe
While we continue to recover from the stacks of puddings and sweets from Christmas, today is Pancake Day with no shortage of more sugary goodness.
‘Simple, easy and enjoyable’: Seamstress ’empowering’ Manchester through sewing
A seamstress, designer and shop owner is giving a ‘feeling of empowerment’ back to Mancunians by working with charities and taking her trade to various festivals this summer.
‘We can do a better job than New York’: Bonnets back in Manchester for Easter march
A Manchester vintage clothing shop is hoping to bring some light, creativity and fun into people’s lives this weekend by bringing back the Easter bonnet.
MM’s top five… eggcellent Easter events
MM takes a look at the top five pocket friendly things to do during the Easter holiday break for the whole family.
A quacking day out: Annual Duck Race waddles back to Spinningfields for Easter
The Manchester Duck Race is back with a splash in Spinningfields for its sixth year to raise money for Manchester children’s charity Brainwave on Good Friday.
Two thousand bicycles in… Sale: Greater Manchester biking festival raises cash for disabled cyclists
Festival goers attended the Sale Bicycle Festival with all proceeds going to the charity Simply Cycling, who modify bikes for disabled people.
Gay and feeling lonely this Easter? Forget Facebook, log onto Faithbook for help and guidance
Manchester’s Lesbian and Gay Foundation says Faithbook allows them to read about religions, their approach to sexuality and includes interesting testimonials from relevant LGBT believers.