culture
Manchester Central Library: the domed landmark of St Peter's Square
Designed by E. Vincent Harris and opened in 1934, the Grade II* listed rotunda reopened in 2014 after a major four-year refurbishment.
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finance
FTSE 100 rose 0.25% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Manchester investors and retirement balances.
wellness
Evening Device Use Delays Sleep by Hours, Manchester Study Finds
New findings detail how evening device use delays sleep onset for Manchester residents by measurable margins.
lifestyle
Castlefield: Manchester's Roman roots and the UK's first urban heritage park
Bounded by the Irwell, Deansgate and Chester Road, Castlefield holds a Roman fort site, the world's first industrial canal and became Britain's first urban heritage park in 1982.
Politics
Manchester City Council Approves 2026/27 Council Tax Rise and Household Support Allocations
Manchester households face an average £52 annual increase in council tax alongside expanded grants for energy and food costs starting in August.
wellness
Pedal without fear: Manchester's best cycling routes safe for families and beginners
From the Fallowfield Loop to the banks of the Bridgewater Canal, Greater Manchester's traffic-free paths are more accessible than most residents realise.
wellness
Manchester Residents Discover Journaling: 10 Minutes Daily Transforms Mental Health
Pen, paper, and ten minutes a day could be the most underrated wellness habit in Manchester right now.
culture
Manchester Art Gallery Opens Three Historic Buildings With 25,000 Free Artworks
The city-centre gallery occupies three connected buildings, two designed by Sir Charles Barry, and is free to enter six days a week.
culture
Manchester Cathedral Showcases 600 Years of Gothic Architecture and Medieval Woodwork
The Grade I listed cathedral on Victoria Street is famed for its medieval woodwork and became the mother church of the Diocese of Manchester in 1847.
lifestyle
Manchester Parents Build Community Networks Through Collective Support Services
Services including the Manchester Parenting Collective and Family Hubs connect parents across neighbourhoods with practical resources from pregnancy onward.
Politics
Manchester Voters to Decide on £1.2bn Local Services Levy as Council Cuts Loom
A July referendum will ask residents whether to back a dedicated property tax to fund health, transport and waste collection as central government grants shrink.
wellness
Manchester's Sleep Crisis: Why Residents Lose Rest, Solutions Emerge
From Northern Quarter notifications to Ancoats anxiety spirals, the city's sleep crisis is getting harder to ignore.
wellness
Manchester Residents Use 3 Breathwork Techniques to Reduce Daily Stress
Discover how mindfulness practices in Manchester can help reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing
wellness
Manchester Neuroscientists Reveal What Mindfulness Actually Does to Your Brain
Researchers have moved well beyond the hype, here's what the neuroscience actually shows, and where Mancunians can put it into practice.
wellness
Manchester families slash cooking time with strategic meal prep
Streamlining your weekly routine through intentional planning can help balance hectic schedules in Manchester's fast-paced environment.
wellness
Manchester Runners Discover 9-Mile Loop and Heaton Park Routes
Manchester's best running loops Heaton Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, follows the Bridgewater Canal towpath from historic Castlefield, and runs the 9 mile Fallowfield Loop along a former railway.
wellness
Manchester Wellness Experts Share 5-Minute Breathing Techniques That Reduce Stress
Manchester's wellness community is turning to simple breathing exercises that take under five minutes, and the science behind them is harder to dismiss than you might think.
Politics
Greater Manchester Transport Projects Leave Outer Neighbourhoods Behind
Recent infrastructure measures in Manchester promise expanded services for some neighbourhoods, but gaps remain for residents outside the city centre.
lifestyle
Best Neighbourhoods to Live in Manchester 2026
Explore Manchester's most desirable residential areas. Compare Didsbury, Chorlton and Ancoats by schools, transport links, community and property prices.
wellness
Manchester Neuroscience Reveals How Meditation Rewires Brain Activity
New neuroscience is confirming what Manchester's growing meditation community has suspected for years, sitting quietly really does rewire your brain.
Politics
Manchester Council Targets Affordable Housing With New Zoning Policy
The policy targets increased affordable housing development and changing zoning rules to ease home ownership and rental pressures for Manchester residents.
wellness
Where to Go When You Can't Sleep: Manchester's Clinics and Sleep Studies Explained
From Salford to the city centre, specialist sleep services are closer than most Mancunians realise, here's what they offer and how to access them.
community
Manchester Restaurants Span Budget-Friendly Eats to Michelin-Starred Dining
Manchester offers options from casual spots with meals under £12 to Michelin-starred set lunches at £50.
wellness
Manchester Locals Share Budget-Friendly Healthy Eating Strategies
Discover how to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank in the city
wellness
Manchester Residents Transform Sleep Quality With 7-Point Environment Checklist
Creating a sleep-conducive environment is crucial for Mancunians to improve the quality of their rest, with a focus on local initiatives and expert advice.
wellness
Manchester's Outdoor Boot Camps Surge: What Early Risers Find
Manchester's parks and canal towpaths are filling up with early-morning circuits, burpees and kettlebells, here's what the outdoor fitness boom actually looks like on the ground.
wellness
Manchester Schools Launch Mindfulness Programs to Boost Student Wellbeing
Manchester schools are incorporating mindfulness practices to improve student wellbeing, with several programs available across the city.
Politics
Manchester Council Approves Electric Vehicle Fleet and Housing Repair Fund
Quieter, zero-emission bin lorries and a faster track for council home repairs are on the way after councillors approved key spending plans at this week's town hall meeting.