Category: manchester

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

£78m for The Factory Manchester – a new arts space

Leading Manchester figures have welcomed the announcement of £78m to support the expanding cultural offer in the city.  The Factory Manchester will be a unique large-scale, ultra-flexible arts space capable of transforming from a 2,200 seat theatre to an immersive artistic environment with a standing capacity of up to 5,000 and will be the permanent …

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Rugby World Cup 2015 set to bring £45m to Manchester

On Saturday 10 October 2015 England take on Uruguay in the Rugby World Cup 2015 at Manchester City Stadium in a match set to be worth £45m to the local economy. ​ The impressive figure comes from an economic impact report by Ernst & Young, commissioned by Rugby World Cup 2015. The total economic benefit …

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International Women’s Day Awards Nominations Open

Manchester City Council takes pride in celebrating women’s achievements in the city and has now launched nominations for its International Women’s Day Award. The Awards, given to women and or groups of women recognize the valuable contribution that each has made to improving the lives of the city’s communities. Manchester’s theme for International Women’s Day 2015 …

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