A new life for empty homes in East Manchester
A cluster of empty homes in East Manchester is being brought back into use – and the search for new owners has begun.
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Armed Forces Day
Manchester shows its appreciation and support of the Armed Forces and veterans with an afternoon of live music, a Military Veterans parade and fun activities in the city centre.
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Manchester International Festival
This years festival returns 4 – 21 July including Maxine Peake in Masque of Anarchy, Massive Attack v Adam Curtis and The Machine, a new play about the epic battle between Garry Kasparov and Deep Blue.
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NBA Global Games - Manchester 2013
Manchester plays host to world-class basketball as the NBA's global tour comes to town. Tickets are now on sale.
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Energy efficiency advice
Check if your property is eligible for free boiler replacement and other energy saving measures, which could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your energy bills.
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News
Families test ride new trail for bike month
Try out a new world-class mountain bike trail, as part of a campaign urging commuters to swap four wheels for two.
Events
Manchester International Festival
04 July 2013 - 24 July 2013
Manchester International Festival, the world’s only festival of new work, world premières and special events, returns to the city for its fourth edition.
Strike a Pose – 50 Years of Football & Fashion
01 February 2013 - 27 August 2013
The National Football Museum’s intriguing exhibition, looks at the fashion choices of some of Britain’s star players.
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The Leader's Blog
Councillor Richard Leese
And Now For Something Completely Different
14 June 2013
Had the unusual experience (for me) of spending the full day in London yesterday ...