An expansive showcase of crafts by artists and makers are on display at the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair as

Manchester has a rich history but also a modern art hub, grand Victorian markets and trendy food halls, historic music bands to up-and-coming musical talents.

Christmas is a special time of the year here in Manchester. From award-winning markets to ice skating rinks, the city has something for everyone this festive period.

Keen swimmers are being invited for one day only next month to take the plunge in Manchester’s historic Victoria Baths.

Hordes of wrestling fans descended on Victoria Baths as the New Wave Wrestling Alliance spooktacular brought together a mix of halloween fun and in-ring action.

Doors open at 3pm, with the in-ring action commencing an hour and a half later.

Manchester’s gin lovers have the opportunity to indulge themselves this weekend as the UK Gin Festival returns to the city for the second year running.

The thrill of traditional British wrestling was ‘brought back to life’ at a historic Manchester landmark last weekend.

Manchester’s own New Wave Wrestling Alliance is bringing the golden era back to the city with a day of old-school action at Victoria Baths.

A Longsight woman was the first Mancunian to swim the English Channel 81 years ago today – and played a crucial role in ensuring iconic Victoria Baths came back from the depths.

Manchester audiences will experience the romance and tragedy of a mysterious criminal underworld, in a site-specific reimagining of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.