Mallets clashing against mallets, tires skidding over tarmac, the screeching of brakes. This doesn’t sound like your average game of polo, and that’s because it isn’t.

The cladding on 181 of high rise buildings have failed such assessments so far – and 20 of these cases have been found to be in Manchester.

Manchester Beer Week showcases the cutting-edge creativity of the city’s microbreweries and confirms Manchester’s status as the beer capital of Britain.

The Manchester Space Programme (MPS) is attempting to defy government convention by circumnavigating the globe with a helium-filled balloon.

The sporting spin-off from the world of Harry Potter is already played by hundreds of people around the country who came together on Saturday to fight for the top spot.

North Mississippi Allstars have come a long way since their entry onto the music scene in the late 90s as the saviours of southern blues.

The Lawn Tennis Association’s decision to spearhead a £250million boost to Britain’s tennis courts – the biggest ever UK investment programme the sport has ever seen – in turn means a big change for the sport in Manchester.

The sporting spin-off from the world of Harry Potter is already played by hundreds of people around the country who will this weekend come together to fight for the top spot.

American blues and country rock band North Mississippi Allstars are bringing their ‘Prayer For Peace’ tour to Manchester.

Glastonbury is one of the greatest festivals in the world, showcasing some of the best talents in music and contemporary performing arts.

The Department for Transport has this morning announced the names of the three bidding consortia which will vye for the contract to run services on the WCML, which runs from London to Glasgow and Edinburgh with many services through Manchester.