Afzal Khan has presented his petition in the House of Commons to stop pavement parking.
15.05.2023 - 16:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Last year celebrated 50 years since the first Pride event in the country, the UK Gay Pride Rally in London, took place. The message behind Pride still stands strong today as the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion continues.
For us here in Greater Manchester, we like to celebrate Pride in a number of ways - from the unique and poignant to the all-out celebrations and dancefloor shenanigans.
We also like to refuse to accept that Pride month - which is usually held in June - is the only time of year when Pride can be celebrated, with events taking place across the city-region from April until September.
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Bury Pride took place on April 29 and was the first Pride event of 2023 to kick off in Greater Manchester. The next celebration will be Pride in Trafford, which runs from May 17 to 20. The event will bring together a range of theatre, culture and entertainment via cabaret, comedy and music.
Comedians Stephen Bailey and Marie Goulbourne, drag queen Belinda Scandal, and performers Sam Danson, Eleni Edipidi and Levantes Dance Theatre will all be taking part in shows throughout the Trafford event.
Pride On The Range, in Whalley Range, will take place from May 25-29. The free event will feature the Rainbow Park Run at Alexandra Park, alongside open mic nights, a garden party (featuring laughter yoga!) and a dance party featuring Queer Latifah, Kiss Me Again and Claud Cunningham.
The Pink Picnic in Salford on June 17 will feature the likes of Girls Aloud’s Nadine Coyle, Nimmo and Big Brovaz as headliners. Drag queens and performers Black Peppa, Bailey J Mills, Yshee Black and Annabelle Lecter will also be on hand to ensure people in Peel Park have a good
Afzal Khan has presented his petition in the House of Commons to stop pavement parking.
A fresh collection of films and TV shows will be dropping in Netflix this month, so you can stream to you're heart's content.
As we enter a new month it's important to keep an eye on some of the big changes happening that may affect your personal finances.
Firefighters are dealing with another blaze on moorland near Greater Manchester this evening. Crews were sent out to Marsden Moor at 7.23pm tonight (May 30).
When Calls The Heart season 10 is inching closer and closer.
A series of rail strikes will be taking place over the coming days, leading to potential disruptions and cancellations across the country's train services.
A killer driver, a revenge-fuelled family and two murderers are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this month.
Serie A champions Napoli are reportedly set to offer Victor Osimhen a new contract as they aim to fend off interest from Manchester United.
Greater Manchester is home to a wide range of museums, covering everything from football to science and industry. Yet there’s probably one you’ve walked past dozens of times without even realising, and it’s certainly worth a visit during the the school holidays.
If you're enjoying today's Bank Holiday sunshine, here's some good news for you... it's here to stay for the rest of the week. Greater Manchester looks set for a warm and dry few days with temperatures regularly hitting 20C.
Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of the South Pennines, Ripponden is a picturesque village with stone cottages and welcoming pubs lining winding roads. The River Ryburn flows through the centre, while green valley sides rise around it.
Saturday was the UK's hottest day of the year so far, the Met Office confirmed as sunny skies and high temperatures are set to stay across Greater Manchester over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Spring has well and truly arrived - so it’s time to blow away the cobwebs and head outside for a walk. You don’t have to travel far to enjoy a stroll in nature though, as there are some incredible green spaces to explore right here in Greater Manchester.
A probation unit in Greater Manchester has only half the number of officers they need, as concerns were raised about its ability to keep people safe from harm.
Amon Warmann Guest Contributor Fantasy show composers Gustavo Santaolalla (“The Last of Us”), Bear McCreary (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”) and Ramin Djawadi (“House of the Dragon”) knew going in that their respective projects had built-in audiences — and that those fandoms should be kept in mind while creating their scores. “The Last of Us” showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin told Santaolalla that music needed to be “another character” for the HBO series adapted from the video game he previously scored. Rather than create new themes, Santaolalla organically transitioned the music to TV. The South American instrument called “the ronroco,” which he used to write “The Last of Us” theme, was integral in keeping that connectivity for fans who had experienced Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie’s (Bella Ramsay) journey before.
There’s nothing quite like being by the water when the sun’s out. Despite the fact Manchester doesn’t have a beach - as the famous Ian Brown quote goes - we do have more than our fair share of canals, reservoirs and rivers.
Locals have hit out at the 'unbelievably disgusting' state a south Manchester park was left in following last weekend's sun.
The National in their hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, has announced the line-up for its 2023 edition.The two-day event returns to Smale Park on September 15 and 16 and will, as ever, be headlined by the band themselves, who will play two unique headline sets. It will also play host to the likes of Patti Smith, Pavement and The Walkmen.Weyes Blood, Snail Mail, Bartees Strange, Arooj Aftab, Julia Jacklin, The Drin, Leo Pastel, Carriers, and Ballard all complete the line-up.“When we launched Homecoming in 2018, we were overwhelmed by the response from the community and by our renewed sense of connection to our hometown,” The National said in a statement [via Consequence of Sound].
Local councils in Greater Manchester spent tens of thousands of pounds each on celebrations for the King's coronation earlier this month. One town hall set aside up to £52,000 to put on events in the area, while some spent nothing.
No trams are running across Greater Manchester for several hours this morning due to a network-wide 'shutdown'.