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Hot off the press

See below for All About Manchester's news archive.

Nov 2008

Rufus Wainwright to headline next year's Manchester International Festival, Oasis announce their biggest ever tour of open air venues and Bury is now officially the cleanest, tidiest and greenest large town in the region.

Oct 2008

Manchester physicists clinch major award, celebrations as the Trafford Centre turns ten and hotel launches the region's first rooftop professional kitchen garden.

Sept 2008

New hotel opens in Northern Quarter, don't miss the city's annual comedy festival and Manchester plays host to the region's hottest fashion event.

July 2008

Manchester landmark clinches architecture award, the city's football teams the focus of a new book, and Urbis sucks (in a good way).

June 2008

Imperial War Museum North recognised by top ten ranking, Yang Sing Hotel to open in Manchester and Salford announces cycling festivals. Plus, much more.

May 2008

Manchester's newest radio station set to go live, tribute to the great late Tony Wilson - the music mogul behind Factory Records and the Hacienda - and Salford launches Tourism website. Plus, much more.

April 2008

Charity swim to battle malaria, revamp of Oxford Road announced and playwriting contest launched. Plus, much more.

March 2008

World Swimming Championships to flip off in Manchester shortly, major new homeware development opens this month, and Manchester Airport launches new environmentally friendly valet parking service. Plus, much more.

February 2008

Manchester's largest ever regeneration scheme unveiled, independent retailers flourish in the city and Urbis launches new restaurant and bar. Plus, much more.

December 2007

Museum unveils £54 million redevelopment plan, Manchester ski centre opens its doors to the publc and giant santa does his bit for the environment. Plus, much more.

November 2007

November 2007's hottest stories. Manchester clinches tourism awards, historic Salford cinema back in action and the city's restaurants help out the homeless. Plus, much more.

October 2007

October 2007's hottest stories. Salford teams up with the BBC Philharmonic, book about the Royal Exchange Theatre launched, Manchester legends Happy Mondays announce a homecoming show. Plus, much more.

September 2007

September 2007's hottest stories. The M.E.N. Arena to host the first world swimming championships of its kind in the UK, Manchester commemorates world famous exhibition, and a major fashion event is set to take place in the city shortly.

June 2007

June 2007's hottest stories. Top brands sign up at the Trafford Centre, new sightseeing tours of Manchester launched and Manchester's historic library reopens after refurb. Plus much more...

May 2007

May 2007's hottest stories. Manchester boffin stars as scientific advisor in Danny Boyle's solar masterpiece. Plus, celebrities raise cash for charity, unseen Lowry debuts in Manchester...

March 2007

March 2007's hottest stories. Manchester wins fight to be home to UK's first super-casino, animation company receives recognition and the Red Devils take on Europe's best in charity match.

February 2006

February 2006's hottest stories. Read on to find out about the opening of a new hitech centre, the launch of KRO's latest eaterie and the relocation of an Indian bank to Manchester.

December 2005

December 2005's hottest stories. Read on to find out who won the Les Dawson comedy award, why a leading Manchester retailer has changed its name and where to see the Britsih Art Show.