Birthday to remember! Queen honours five of Greater Manchester’s shining stars
They will be stood side by side with the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, Van Morrison and Lenny Henry who were also honoured by Her Majesty.
Curtains up! Salford’s Lowry workers honoured with Royal Award for voluntary service
The royal honour is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK, celebrating the outstanding work that millions of people do for their local communities.
Manchester to commemorate 70th anniversary of VE day with two-minute silence
The firing of a maroon from Manchester Town Hall will start and end a two minute silence across Manchester at 3pm to commemorate the anniversary.
Withington hedgehog heroine hailed as ‘inspiration’ ahead of award from Queen
Withington’s very own hedgehog heroin is set to be honoured with a British Empire Medal from the Queen.
First the Queen, now ‘The Messiah’: Russell Brand visits Harpurhey youth centre to read own book
The comedian, actor and author Russell Brand made a visit to The Factory Youth Zone as part of a nationwide launch for his new children’s book.
Manchester children’s charity to receive MBE in recognition of ‘fantastic contribution’ to families in local area
A Manchester charity are to be given a Member of the British Empire (MBE) award in recognition of their continued help to under privileged families and children.
Manchester fireman who became Haiti earthquake search and rescue hero earns New Year Honours List praise
Neal Pickersgill is watch manager for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
The Queen and Prince Philip visit Manchester to open Co-op’s head office – ‘greenest building in world’
One Angel Square scored 95.16% in green assessment
‘An outstanding appointment’: Former Manchester University graduate given top Bank of England role
Sir Jon Cunliffe takes up role in November