Politics
National Policy Shifts Set to Alter Manchester's Employment Landscape
Changes in national skills legislation and funding are expected to shape Manchester’s job market and local workforce training opportunities.
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Locals Reveal Manchester's 5 Best Neighbourhoods Beyond City Centre
Beyond the city centre, Manchester’s character shifts from industrial grit to independent hubs; here is how to navigate the city’s evolving urban landscape.
culture
People's History Museum: the national museum of democracy and working life
Housed in a former hydraulic pumping station, the museum tells 200 years of the story of workers' rights, the vote and everyday life in Britain.
culture
Manchester's Community Groups Shape 2026 Festival Programme
Local initiatives rooted in diverse traditions and global connections shape the city's 2026 festival programme.
lifestyle
Manchester Residents Cut Waste Daily Using Refill Points and Repair Services
Manchester residents are incorporating city-supported habits such as using refill points and repair services to cut waste and energy use in everyday routines.
culture
Manchester Museum: 4.5 million objects and the UK's largest university museum
Owned by the University of Manchester on Oxford Road, the free museum spans archaeology, anthropology and natural history and draws around 650,000 visitors a year.
culture
National Football Museum: England's national home of the game in Manchester
Based in the landmark Urbis building in the city centre, the museum preserves and displays major collections of football memorabilia.
community
Greater Manchester Weekend Events Guide: Concerts, Markets, Family Activities
The official guide for Greater Manchester lists concerts, markets and family activities for the coming days.
lifestyle
Manchester's Café Culture Transforms With Hyper-Local Roasteries and Extended Hours
From Northern Quarter staples to the expansion of suburban roasteries, the city's coffee culture is shifting toward hyper-local transparency and extended service hours.
property
Manchester Property Prices 2026: Market Trends
Average Manchester house prices hit £250k-£280k in 2026. Explore top neighbourhoods, rental yields (5-7%), and new developments driving growth across the city.
Politics
Renters' Rights Bill: What Manchester Households Need to Know Before the Law Takes Effect
New tenancy protections now moving through Parliament will change how landlords can end contracts and raise rents for the roughly 130,000 households renting privately across Greater Manchester.
news
Manchester's Past Planning Decisions Still Shape Today's Traffic Patterns
A series of infrastructure priorities set years earlier continue to influence how vehicles and commuters move through the city today.
Technology
Manchester's Tech Scene Rivals London With Lower Costs, Faster Growth
From Ancoats warehouses to the Oxford Road Corridor, Manchester's startup culture has quietly developed a global edge that bigger, pricier cities are starting to envy.
wellness
Eating Well on a Tight Budget in Manchester: Local Tips
Discover how to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank in the city
Politics
Manchester Residents Vote on Council Control in 2026 Elections
With ward contests across the city determining control of key services, Manchester residents face concrete consequences depending on which candidates take seats this cycle.
news
Things to Do in Manchester 2026: Guide
Explore Manchester's best attractions in 2026. From Northern Quarter independent shops to Castlefield's canal walks, discover cultural venues, galleries, and events across the city.
culture
Best Pubs in Manchester 2026: Northern Quarter Guide
Explore Manchester's finest pubs from Victorian gems to craft beer hotspots. Our 2026 guide covers Northern Quarter boozers, city centre classics, and the best local brews.
wellness
Manchester Launches 15+ Free Community Fitness Events This Month
Get moving with Manchester's vibrant fitness scene, featuring a range of free events across the city
lifestyle
Manchester’s best parks: tips and honest recommendations from locals who live it daily
From the quiet corners of Didsbury to the industrial echoes of the city centre, Manchester’s green spaces offer more than just a place to sit-if you know where to go.
Politics
Greater Manchester Votes on Business Rates to Fund Bus and Metrolink Services
Residents in Manchester will see changes to bus and Metrolink services if the measure passes, as the funds target routes serving areas such as Wythenshawe and Salford Quays.
culture
Science and Industry Museum: Manchester's home of the world's oldest passenger railway
The free Castlefield museum sits on the site of Manchester Liverpool Road, the world's first inter-urban passenger railway station, opened in 1830.
wellness
Pedal-friendly Manchester: the cycling routes safe for families and beginners
From Salford Quays to the Fallowfield Loop, Greater Manchester's growing network of traffic-free paths is giving nervous riders and young families a genuine way in.
Politics
Manchester Council Raises Council Tax £45 for Adult Social Care Services
The July 6 vote directs an extra £4.8 million from reserves into home care services, meaning Manchester property owners will pay an average £45 more in council tax from April 2027.
Politics
Manchester Voters to Decide Council Tax Rates for Services
A proposed referendum would let Manchester City Council raise or limit council tax levels, changing what residents pay for services such as waste collection and social care.
lifestyle
Best Restaurants in Manchester 2026 Guide
Discover Manchester's top dining spots from Michelin-starred Mana to authentic Chinatown dim sum and the legendary Curry Mile in Rusholme.
wellness
Screen time and sleep: what the research actually shows
As evening digital usage becomes standard practice, emerging evidence challenges long-held assumptions about how devices influence our nightly rest.
Politics
Regional Act Directs Funds to Manchester Construction and Transport Jobs
Manchester residents stand to see new positions in building projects and upgrades to local transport networks under allocations set out in the legislation.
Politics
Manchester Fast-Tracks Development but Risks Affordable Housing Commitments
New legislation aims to fast-track building on former industrial land, but changes to developer obligations could reshape the city's affordable housing landscape.
property
How much rent is too much? The 30% rule in practice in Manchester
Manchester renters are running the numbers as city rents outpace wages, is the old affordability rule broken?
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.