A genuine feast for the eyes, ears and soul, The Band is successfully taking theatre-goers on a rollercoaster journey of feel good emotions.

Jason Kenny has ended months of speculation by confirming he will return to the track at the Revolution Series in January, starting his quest to become the most successful British Olympian of all time.

Set in a gritty area of South East London, Daphne – a vivid character study from Peter Mackie Burns that’s now playing at HOME – opens in a dimly lit bar in Elephant and Castle.

CEO Sleepout has arranged for a number of prominent women to sleep rough for charity in an event that will see business people stand up to fight poverty and homelessness in Manchester.

The fight will be held at the Manchester Arena (the first major sporting event to take place at the Arena since the terrible atrocities committed there in May).

The women who have contributed to the exhibition highlight a diverse cross-section of all the different cultures, faiths and backgrounds within Israeli society.

A team of around 45 volunteers, coordinated by the management company CityCo, headed to Piccadilly Gardens and carried out activities including weeding, jet washing, litter picking and cleaning the fountains.

There are eight tables in the middle of the stage. Each table has six people on. Some are brave members of the audience. Actors were interspersed throughout.

The Lord Mayor of Manchester, councillor Eddy Newman, officially declared the opening of the Oktoberfestival Weekender at the Albert Hall in Manchester on Friday.

Oldham-born musician Kiran Leonard is gearing up to showcase his new album, Derevaun Seraun, in Manchester.

Mancunians aim to tick off life’s major milestones well ahead of their 30th birthday, according to a surprising new survey.