Mancunians will be encouraged to get in the saddle this summer and prepare for a number of special events to commemorate World War One – including the National Theatre’s production of War Horse.

What Have We Become, the brand new tour from The Beautiful South’s dynamic-duo Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, took Salford’s Lowry by storm.

Thirteen LS Lowry paintings were sold on the night, with a painting of Piccadilly Circus in London, sold for £5.1million

Nick Stafford’s stage adaptation is a visual treat

Five East Manchester schools competing to name road

The Quays is home a range of award-winning attractions

MM’s Dan Windham went to see a well-loved musical classic

Bryan Ferry wowed the audience with an incredible performance

Artist passed away last week aged 93

MM caught up with the TV regular