‘Slightly less abysmal’: Manchester still miles behind for cycle friendliness despite being key to Olympic success
City has ambitions of becoming more cycling-friendly but many barriers still exist according to experts.
Buy the ticket, THEN take the ride: Pre-booked buses will save money and time, says Manchester councillor
Amid austerity measures facing Manchester’s public transport services, Councillor Chappell believes introducing a scheme similar to London’s oyster card system would save valuable funds
Manchester’s Curry Mile told ‘clean up act’ on food litter if hope to bring back Rusholme footfall
Manchester’s Curry Mile of restaurants need to clean up their acts if they want to continue to attract visitors, according to Rusholme councillor Kate Chappell.
Bolton Council plan to turn derelict pub into community gym, education and training centre
The planning application is the third in three years, the first in 2011 and the second in 2013
No April Fools: Sir Richard Leese, Britannia Hotel boss and Friends of London Road Fire Station to enjoy a cuppa
Manchester City Council Leader Sir Richard Leese, the boss of Britannia Hotels and campaign group Friends of London Road Fire Station all enjoying a cuppa at a Mad Hatters tea party may sound like an April Fool.
Back to the future: FutureEverything festival returns to give Manchester a glimpse of fresh urban tech
Artists have dreamt up a ‘museum of the future’ as a part of this weekend’s FutureEverything festival with City Fictions
Wanted: bookish babies! Manchester Central library seeks newborn tot pictures to mark March 22 launch day
Library bosses want photos of March 22 newborns for artwork to mark Manchester Central Library relaunch.
Tits up! Northern Quarter strip club plans quashed by Manchester planning chiefs amid sex assault fears
Plans for a Northern Quarter strip club have been rejected by Manchester planning chiefs
Is London Road Fire Station being left to rot so it can be demolished? ‘Nonsense’, says Manchester council leader
The Grade-II listed building was closed in 1986 and has been largely unused despite several redevelopment proposals
Northern Quarter strip club? Planning meeting to decide fate of ‘sleazy’ Manchester lap dancing and striptease bar
A ‘sleazy’ strip club and lap dancing bar could be destined for Manchester’s Northern Quarter
Big Weekend account figures: Manchester Pride slammed for ‘tossing charities aside’ as donations plummet AGAIN
Organisation donated £34,000 to charity – down 35% compared to previous year