The Latest Breaking News from Manchester Libraries

New summer reading scheme launched to encourage young children to read over the holidays

'Year after year, Manchester Libraries work hard with partner organisations in engaging young Mancunians to discover the joy of the written word.'

Manchester Evening News · Jul 12, 2023

'Everyone knew and looked after each other': Manchester's lost estate where people would go back to live 'in a heartbeat'

Brook House flats in West Gorton fell victim to a city-wide programme of demolition, but is fondly remembered by those who lived there. Lee Grimsditch reports

Manchester Evening News · Jun 18, 2023

The footbridge shortcut between two estates that was both 'scary' and 'exhilarating'

The iron and concrete footbridge gained the nickname 'monkey bridge'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 5, 2023

Manchester libraries and Salford and Bury museums to get boost to funding

“Culture helps us create lifelong memories with our families and friends, provides entertainment and joy, and allows us to explore the world around us in new and exciting ways. "

Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023

10 lost Greater Manchester schools that have been closed and demolished

The buildings fell victim to the bulldozer but the memories remain

Manchester Evening News · Mar 19, 2023

The secluded beauty spot where Manchester kids spent 'innocent' summer holidays

The secluded beauty spot was the perfect place for kids to find on their bikes and make memories

Manchester Evening News · Feb 2, 2023

Lost shops on once 'lovely' street that became Manchester's 'alcohol alley'

Moston Lane was once described as a 'social centre' and a 'great shopping street'

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2023

Forgotten budget supermarket empire used to be fixture on Manchester's high streets

Bring low prices and self-service, the supermarkets were an instant hit and caught the eye of Tesco

Manchester Evening News · Jan 30, 2023

Manchester street where people 'came from all over to shop' you won't find on a map

Lined with independent stores, it has been described as a place where you could 'buy everything on one street'

Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2023

Seven lost Manchester buildings we wish had been treasured, not demolished

Seven of Manchester's lost architectural gems that are sadly no longer part of the city's landscape

Manchester Evening News · Nov 25, 2022