Category: manchester

News, posts and releases on Manchester in the North West of England.

Get Involved in Manchester Day

Manchester’s flagship summer event will return on Sunday 14 June and you can be part of the action. From inspiration and imagination, to creation and performing in the parade – community groups, volunteers and organisations from across Manchester are invited to apply to be involved in the show at www.manchesterday.co.uk. Interested participants can also find …

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Funding boost for people with mental health problems

Blackpool is one of four areas set to benefit from a new Government pilot designed to help people with mental health conditions return to work. Nearly half (46 per cent) of people claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) have mental health conditions while mental ill-health is estimated to cost taxpayers and businesses an £105bn a …

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Manchester Christmas Markets makes Europe’s top ten!

Known as the original, biggest and best Christmas Markets in the UK, Manchester Christmas Markets have now been voted as one of the best in Europe by the European Best Destinations organisation. Manchester is the only UK city to make the top ten list, coming up against such illustrious festive cities as Dresden, Strasbourg, Brussels, …

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