This summer, the city will celebrate the 200th birthday of the artist, writer and social reformer who paved the way for its Gothic tradition.

The awarding of the Manchester Town Hall refurbishment contract has generated controversy due to the chosen company’s past use of cladding similar to that of Grenfell Tower.

The event’s Facebook page said that the demonstration was held in order to “highlight the struggle against Trump’s bigoted policies – from fighting racism, war and sexism.”

Manchester Town Hall closed for six years on Monday ahead of its £328m redevelopment – but what do Mancunians and visitors think of the news?

Mancunians can sign a book of condolence to share messages of support following the terror attack which left eight dead in New York.

The inspirational, Nobel Peace Prize winning work of Manchester charity Mines Advisory Group (MAG) will be celebrated in a special 20-year anniversary.

This year’s event is the first under new artistic director John McGrath and will feature more than 20 world premieres

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.

Proposals for a £330million refurbishment to save Manchester Town Hall from closure are set to come under fire by senior city councillors.

Last year, Manchester was ranked the third most-visited city in the UK, behind London and Edinburgh.

Thousands of people gathered outside Manchester Town Hall to show their support for President Xi Jinping as he joined David Cameron, George Osborne, and other key figures from across Manchester for lunch today.