6 h. ago ‘Without it, I don’t know what I’d be doing right now’: Inside the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to children

Based in a converted Edwardian church in Hulme – one of Manchester’s most historically deprived and diverse neighbourhoods – this unique facility has been making theatre, dance, literature, comedy and music accessible to young children from all walks of life for a quarter of a century, writes Colin Drury

Politics

66 h. ago Major airline stops selling tickets on transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport

It comes amid growing uncertainty over the future of the Aer Lingus base at Manchester Airport

Sport

67 h. ago 'Greater Manchester is based on a great night out': Andy Burnham welcomes rumours of pub U

The Greater Manchester Mayor said the region's hospitality industry was 'critical infrastructure'

Events

3 d. ago Is The Good Doctor's Shaun Murphy based on a real person? Netflix hit explained

Freddie Highmore's autistic savant character in The Good Doctor has captivated Netflix viewers, but is Dr Shaun Murphy inspired by real life?

Events

6 d. ago Is Netflix's Haq based on a true story? The Shah Bano case explained

The Bollywood courtroom drama streaming now on Netflix explores a landmark Indian legal case

Politics

8 d. ago Claims firm backed by Tyson Fury investigated over car finance saga adverts and ‘sales tactics’

A CLAIMS management firm backed by Tyson Fury is being probed by the City watchdog over concerns about sales practices targeting victims of the car finance scandal. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched an investigation on Friday into The Claims Protection Agency Ltd (TCPA) over "concerns about its advertising and sales tactics". The Manchester-based firm...

Economics

8 d. ago Watchdog investigating Manchester based claims firm over sales tactics

Concerns centre around the company's sales and advertising practices

Economics

1 week ago 'Legendary' war film based on 'unimaginable' true story is a must

The film, starring Benjamin Bratt and James Franco, tells the true story of the 1945 Cabanatuan rescue mission

Events

3 w. ago Luxury £1,473 luxury Canary Island holiday now £689 from Manchester Airport

It's based on two people travelling from Manchester Airport, with prices shown per person

Economics

3 w. ago Manchester United players join list of stars backing hospital's appeal to build new MediCinema

Senne Lammens, Ayden Heaven, Manuel Ugarte and Tom Heaton have all shown their support for the Manchester-based campaign

Sport

3 w. ago 'Beautiful' period drama based on classic novel is free to watch

Fans have praised the six-episode 1983 adaptation as the most faithful version of Austen's novel

Events

4 w. ago 'Must watch' period dramas based on beloved novels streaming for free

All episodes of each series are available to discover and fans say they are addictive

Events