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02/08/2025

“The food didn’t disappoint by any means and what impressed was the attention to detail that Australasia had to offer, the staff all looked very smartly turned out, and the table setting was very well presented.”

Our roving reporter Mark Anderson descended on Australasia and he liked what he found With an invitation to try out a new menu from Australasia the

01/08/2025

Police want to speak to this driver though stress he is not a suspect in the investigation over the death of 14-year-old Jacob Calland back in March in Wythenshawe

Jacob was riding an e-scooter which collided with a car on Southmoor Road, before coming to rest on a third vehicle and died a few days later in hospital

Police want to speak to this driver though stress he is not a suspect over the death of 14-year-old Jacob Calland back in March in Wythenshawe Jacob was

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

Fifteen fluffy flamingo chicks have hatched in full view of astonished onlookers at Chester Zoo – with more continuing to emerge every day.

Fifteen fluffy flamingo chicks have hatched in full view of astonished onlookers at Chester Zoo - with more continuing to emerge every day. The first of

01/08/2025

Global restaurant brand Chotto Matte, famous for its Nikkei cuisine and immersive dining experience has announced it is set to open its doors at Gary Neville’s landmark St Michael’s development in early October 2025.

Global restaurant brand Chotto Matte, famous for its Nikkei cuisine and immersive dining experience has announced it is set to open its doors at Gary

01/08/2025

Plans for the first homes in Manchester’s expanded and enhanced Mayfield Park took a significant step forward today with unanimous approval by the City Council’s Planning Committee with 20 per cent set to be affordable

Plans for the first homes in Manchester’s expanded and enhanced Mayfield Park took a significant step forward today with unanimous approval by the City

01/08/2025

Stan Bowles and Brian Kidd watching a local game near where they live in Moston, Manchester. October 1967.

31/07/2025

A huge summer ‘street warming’ party will be taking over Stretford town centre on Saturday 23 August, to celebrate the completion of King Street – the first phase of the wider Stretford town centre masterplan

A huge summer ‘street warming’ party will be taking over Stretford town centre on Saturday 23 August, to celebrate the completion of King Street - the

31/07/2025

For two months now, we’ve been asking visitors to reflect on the display of Asru, a woman who lived in Egypt nearly 2,700 years ago, and whose mummified body has been on public view in Manchester for 200 years.

This isn’t just about one case in a gallery. It’s about how museums care for people, how we reckon with colonial histories, and how we listen to the many emotions these encounters stir – from curiosity and reverence to discomfort and empathy.

So far, over 850 people have shared their thoughts in our gallery post-box. We’re hearing a wide range of perspectives: passion for Egyptology, deep respect for Asru, and a growing awareness of the ethical complexities around displaying human remains.

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part so far. This consultation is open until the end of August, so there’s still time to share your thoughts. You can join the conversation at the Museum, online, or here in the comments. 💜

Read more here: https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/2025/07/29/displaying-asru-a-conversation/

31/07/2025

Trafford Park is buzzing with life as bees thrive along a recently planted ‘honey bee highway’ on Barton Dock Road.

The colourful wildflower verges, stretching over 2,000sqm, are creating vital habitats for pollinators, boosting local biodiversity and improving air quality in the heart of the historic industrial estate.

Trafford Park is buzzing with life as bees thrive along a recently planted ‘honey bee highway’ on Barton Dock Road. The colourful wildflower verges,

31/07/2025

Manchester City Council is set to earmark almost £250K to support grassroots music venues in the city and help them share the success of the city’s summer of music.

Manchester City Council is set to earmark almost £250,000 to support grassroots music venues in the city and help them share the success of the city’s