An Asda supermarket is set to close in Hale Barns, south of Manchester, to make way for a new Waitrose store later this year. The 15,000 sq ft shop in the Altrincham area opened just over two ye...
A Manchester museum has acquired an "exceptionally rare" jug commemorating the Peterloo massacre, which it will be adding to its collection. Arriving at People’s History Museum (PHM) in time for the anniv...
Following the announcement of 2010s stalwarts Bloc Party set to play a gig in a tiny venue in Bury, Greater Manchester, another big music name is also heading to the town too. Natalie Imbruglia, best know...
Blossoms are set to perform an intimate gig in Manchester this August to mark 10 years since the release of their debut album. The Stockport band will return to the iconic local venue of The Deaf Institut...
Italian restaurant and deli, Salvi's, has closed its Manchester city centre dining spot with immediate effect after 16 years in business. Described as 'Manchester's first original Neapolitan restaurant an...
At the corner of Chadwick Street and Gordon Street in Leigh, Greater Manchester, a red-brick exterior with a simple white "Fish and Chips" sign marks a takeaway operating directly out of a residential hom...
Exploring Manchester with the family on a budget? Good news: a whole host of local restaurants and national chains are letting kids eat for free this summer. With crowd-pleasing menus designed for even t...
Widely recognised as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester’s historical impact stretches well past its textile heritage. The city also ushered in modern transport with the world’s first...
A food and drink festival featuring a host of independent traders is returning to the Greater Manchester town of Bury for its third year this weekend. Visitors to Bury BID Food and Drink Festiva...
Just days after becoming Prime Minister, Greater Manchester's former mayor, Andy Burnham, has announced that single bus fares will be capped at £2 in England. Following the success of the £2 bus fare cap...