A spokesman for the operator warned of the cancellations earlier in the week, suggesting that a large number of staff had booked the day off to watch the World Cup final leaving a shortage.

It was an evening of unbridled emotion on the opening night of War Horse at The Lowry.

Jodrell Bank may be surrounded by sleepy green fields, but the historic science centre’s reputation extends far beyond its home in the heart of Cheshire.

Over 60 universities saw picket lines form over suggested changes to the pension scheme, proposed by Universities UK (UUK).

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service failed the public during the Manchester Arena attack last year, according to a report published today.

Manchester is leading the charge this year for International Women’s Day.

Film fever reached its height last weekend with the Oscars as Manchester had its own cinema celebration too with the third annual Manchester Film Festival packed full of an array of colourful and inspiring independent pictures from around the world.