Several of the UK’s northern cities are transforming once neglected passageways into bucolic oases; community spaces filled with urban art, herb gardens — and civic pride
The 80km of track could be built faster and cheaper than axed HS2 leg, says research
Once seen as a template for the world’s industrial future, the city’s building boom now makes it a test for urban living
Patients in Manchester will take part in first study using ‘wonder material’ that was discovered in the city
The town faces the same Nimbyism and conflicting attitudes towards the greenbelt that stifle much of the national debate
The dealmaker flitted between Whitehall corridors and Middle Eastern palaces in a quest to rejuvenate his hometown
Also in this week’s newsletter: a salutary lesson for Labour
The author celebrates the spirit, cheer and energy that power her place of birth
Series of failed attempts at opening £365mn venue amid cancellations, confusion, safety concerns and resignations
‘Venue-related technical issue’ blamed for latest setback to hit £350mn project backed by Oak View Group
Launch of UK’s largest indoor arena put back by build delays and safety concerns
US-backed Co-op Live takes ‘difficult decision’ to reschedule comedian’s shows
Collective Ma’louba’s show at Aviva Studios in Manchester gets lost in metatheatrical tangles
New investor warns that transforming the club will take time and upgrading Old Trafford will cost £1bn
Also in London: Kahchun Wong conducts a programme of Shostakovich and Japanese music at the Barbican
Turning grand 19th-century town halls into luxury flats and hotels diminishes the public realm — and civic pride
The northern English city is being transformed by new residential skyscrapers that dwarf its 19th-century heritage
Mayor Andy Burnham says investment in public transport will reduce pollution more quickly than imposing costs on drivers
The high-end fashion brand came to a city backstreet for a rainswept runway show
Prime minister confirms high-speed rail decision and also announces education reforms and smoking curbs
Burnham says northern leg could be delayed if government commits to east-west route
Andy Burnham hails shift from Thatcher’s deregulated model back to local public control
Government hits out at Aslef walkouts planned for September 30 and October 4
Poor transport between cities beyond the south-east is holding back Manchester and Birmingham
Centralising devolved scrutiny in England doesn’t make much sense, but the mayoral system does need some sunlight
