“Sandbach is the town that it is because of events like these”: community gathers to watch Christmas light switch-on
Sandbach’s historic cobbled square hosted its annual Christmas lights switch on this weekend.
Lightopia festival brightens up Manchester during Christmas lockdown
The Lightopia lantern festival has been allowed to stay open despite a tier four announcement for Manchester. The show returned
‘Visually stunning’: Man Uni pro spots colliding galaxies lighting up space like firework
Two galaxies near the Milky Way are colliding, producing a colourful firework display discovered by experts at the University of Manchester and the University of Hong Kong.
Bright idea: University of Manchester have a graphene light bulb moment
The first ever consumer product made out of graphene is set for release onto the UK market after a light bulb moment at the University of Manchester.
Lights, culture, action! Manchester’s Chinese New Year celebrations – IN PICS
Revellers are treated to a stunning display of light and fire as animation and art intertwined to kick off the Chinese New Year celebrations at Manchester’s St. Ann’s Square.
Review: Manchester Christmas lights switch-on proves mixed bag but fireworks prezzie among coal
Turning on of Manchester Christmas lights in Albert Square a mixed bag, but festive fireworks save the night
Travel advice: Manchester’s Christmas lights switch-on 2014
Travelling to the Annual Manchester Christmas Lights in Albert Square this evening? Here’s all you need to know…
Last year was Gangnam, this year is up to you! Vote HERE for Manchester’s New Year’s Eve dance song
And it’s up to our MM readers to have the final say
Thousands join social media crusade to get James Arthur banned from X Factor performance over homophobic rant
Arthur used homophobic slurs in rap and on Twitter
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
Gothic meets fibre-optic: ‘Galaxy first’ festive lighting to be unveiled at Manchester Christmas illuminations
Piccadilly Garden’s fountain will be lit