James Arthur’s homophobic rant would have seen him kicked off Christmas switch-on, says Manchester council
X-Factor winner switched on this year’s lights
Whatever the problem, HS2 isn’t the answer: Protesters claim train will bring ‘narrow benefits’ to Manchester
The debate was held at Albert Square Chop House
Manchester Food and Drink Festival promises to be ‘best yet’ and pledges to battle food poverty
The festival begins on Thursday
Surf while you get dragged around the shops: Mancunians to enjoy free WiFi across the city as scheme rolled out
FreeBeeMCR was launched earlier this year
In pictures: Record-breaking Manchester Day Parade wows thousands
Councillor Pat Karney said day was ‘absolutely fantastic’
Signed, sealed, delivered! 1950’s cartoon-style postcards stamp mark on city ahead of Manchester Day
The parade returns to Manchester for fourth time on Sunday
Grub’s up: Frank’s RedHot teams up with Grillstock to bring all-you-can-eat hot wings contest to Manchester
Two-day festival at Albert Square next month
‘Passion into profit’: Budding young business folk descend on Manchester for inaugural National Youth Market
More than 80 traders are set to attend
By George! Manchester launches England’s ‘biggest and best’ St George’s Day festival for 10th year
England’s best-loved dragon slayer is celebrated again
‘Tensions running high’: 1,000 face-off in EDL and Unite Against Fascism showdown, as councillor slams ‘horrible thugs’
EDL and UAF faced off in Manchester on Saturday
EDL march on Manchester to be watched by 300 police – while Unite Against Fascism plan counter-protest
The English Defence League start at Manchester Town Hall