Manchester City Council

Libraries to open on Sundays again after 15 years

Eight libraries will be open on Sundays for the first time since 2011 when budgets were cut.

Council leader Bev Craig says they want to recognise those "who go that extra mile".

The gardens have long faced criticism for becoming run down and attracting a hive of antisocial behaviour.

The venue will sit near Co-op Live and will form part of a £300m entertainment zone next to Man City.

The development company founded by billionaire bookmaker Fred Done is behind the plans.

The 76-storey skyscraper is designed to become Manchester's tallest building.

Planners recommend the approval of Mamma Mia! The Party next to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

Councillor Shaukat Ali became the 128th Lord Mayor of Manchester at a ceremony on Wednesday.

Sam Elkin, 23, was in Manchester for her birthday when she fed the bird in Piccadilly Gardens.