‘Unflinching’ and ‘gripping’ Action Man returns to Manchester in timely Remembrance Day reminder
Plaster Cast Theatre make their return with their commendable play ‘Action Man’ back in Manchester next month.
On this day: November 11, 1918 – the Allies and Germany sign armistice to end First World War
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marked the jubilant end of the First World War and triumph for Britain and the Allies.
Lest we forget: Greater Manchester falls silent to honour Armistice Day
The two minute’s silence – a time to reflect upon those who lost their lives during World War One – was acknowledged far and wide.
‘North was the heartland’: Manchester to host national Somme centenary memorials
Manchester will host a series of national commemorative events to mark the Battle of the Somme’s centenary.
‘Our hard work paid off’: IWM North ‘incredibly proud’ after double Greater Manchester Tourism Awards scoop
Imperial War Museum North are ‘incredibly proud’, after winning two awards in a memorable night at the Greater Manchester Tourism awards last week.
Making Remembrance Day memorable: Lindy Hoppers and Corrie stars support Manchester Poppy Day
The Lindy Hop burst out at Manchester Piccadilly station, with dancers dressed as commuters boogying in support of the Poppy Appeal.
‘Really proud’ heart-attack survivor sees Remembrance Day artwork finished by students in Stretford
An art tutor, who was forced to stop painting after suffering two heart attacks, has finally seen his First World War tribute unveiled after it was completed by his students.
‘Wear a poppy with pride’: Oldham leads Manchester Remembrance Day tributes
Oldham Council is planning a number of Remembrance Sunday ceremonies to honour those who have fallen during warfare.
Youngest convicted terrorist: Teen jailed for life after plotting Australian ‘massacre’
A 15-year-old boy from Blackburn has been sentenced to life after encouraging a man in Australia to commit acts of terrorism at a national day of remembrance.
Poppy pressure: Are we too obsessed with who wears poppies and who doesn’t?
MM head out to Piccadilly Gardens to ask Mancunians whether they think there is too much pressure put on people to wear poppies before and after Remembrance Day.
Yob sprays aerosol flame thrower into Manchester poppy-selling cadet’s face
A thug who used a makeshift flamethrower to attack a young Army Cadet selling Remembrance Day poppies in Manchester city centre, is still being hunted by police.