The Duchess of Sussex will give a keynote speech at The Bridgewater Hall as a huge international conference gets under way in Manchester.

The One Young World Summit has arrived in the city. We went down to Manchester Central Convention Centre to hear from its founders and check out what’s happening during the event this week.

The Bridgewater Hall was packed with 2,000 young leaders from all around the world as the huge international conference got under way.

Many Twitter users said the the BBC pundit was jumping on a “bandwagon” as he joined rail strikers, although there was a good deal of social media support for his visit to the picket line as well.

Campaigners say the idea mooted by the Government will make the railway network less safe and less accessible.

It was an evening to forget for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag at Anfield, as Liverpool put seven past their old foes.

The forward is said to be keen on a transfer to the Bernabeu next summer.

The Bayern Munich manager explained why he owes Pep Guardiola a debt of gratitude, when speaking in the build-up to the Champions League quarter-final.

The former Joy Division and New Order bassist is a keen runner himself.

A bill is being considered by MPs which would prevent the bodies of wild animals killed by hunters being brought back into the UK.

The impressive mass participation event was organised by parents who want Manchester to be a safer and better place to cycle, especially for children.

An active travel group reckons the episode raises questions about the local authority’s ongoing consultation exercises about the future of walking, cycling and wheeling in Manchester.

Campaigners are adamant leaseholders should not be left out of pocket having to pay for safety improvements.

The Magpies need only look to the Etihad for the best example of how to create a winning culture, following this week’s takeover.

The campaign group says elected representatives and town hall employees blame each other for a lack of progress and seem reluctant to fully embrace car-free neighbourhoods.

The group is fund-raising to explore if there is a chance of taking legal action against the Government.

Veterans of the nuclear tests from across the country, their families and campaigners gathered in London to demand justice after decades of campaigning and being ignored by politicians.

Campaigners and businesses alike say Chancellor Rishi Sunak has not done nearly enough to tackle the building safety crisis.

The charity says it has grown to a size and position which makes it hard to apply for financial grants and has also faced spiralling bills due to the cost of living crisis.

The ale is also going on sale to raise money for a charity very close to Dr Andy Fowell’s heart.

The Government has reached agreement with a number of developers about funding plans for remediation work, but campaigners say these announcements on their own are not enough.

Barristers are furious at the state of the criminal justice system and say Government under-funding and inability to engage with their concerns means they are not returning to work until it is fixed.

John Morris and fellow nuclear test veterans - who have spoken about being exposed to radiation on Christmas Island in the 1950s - are hoping for progress after decades of battling for recognition,...

Manchester Laces provides somewhere for women and non-binary players of all ages and abilities to enjoy the beautiful game.

Manchester Folk Festival has announced its first wave of artists for the seventh celebration of all things folk in the city this October - here are half a dozen great shows coming up.

Kevin Greenan, from Middleton, accused the Government of ‘not thinking through’ their plans for changes on the railways and said it would seriously hinder disabled people from being able to travel.

We spoke to the Greater Manchester firefighter about his heroic Manchester Marathon efforts which have been shared thousands of times on Twitter.

The 2023-24 campaign was one of progress for Curzon Ashton FC.

The Hallé has unveiled a new season involving classical music masterpieces, exciting collaborations and different concert formats - we’ve had a look at the programme.

Female sports stars suffering ACL injuries is a hot topic at the moment, so netballers and scientists from Manchester are teaming up to investigate why it is happening and if it can be prevented.

We check out one of England’s best netball teams and speak to them about their record attempt to get the most supporters at a Netball Super League home match against Leeds Rhinos.

Tom described reaching the milestone of 10 years of his website as ‘quite surreal’.

Parents have shared stories of their children’s often-misunderstood condition, dealing with negative reactions and the lack of support available.

The duo are taking part in the event on the fifth anniversary of the deadly attack to raise money for Liv’s Trust, set up in memory of Olivia Campbell-Hardy from Tottington.

Walk Ride GM says Mr Boardman needs to be replaced urgently as key projects on getting people travelling on foot or on two wheels are well off track

The club allows women and non-binary people of all ages and abilities the chance to enjoy the beautiful game - and has been boosted by the Lionesses’ historic success in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022...

The two-wheeled vehicles can be hired for up to three months from a cycle store in Manchester under the Cycling made e-asy scheme.

The city-region’s representatives in the spectacular London event marking the Queen’s 70-year reign are gearing up for the big day.

The community group Trees Not Cars said plans for Central Retail Park in Ancoats need a rethink after computer-generated imagery based on the report appeared to show huge office blocks dominating the...

Concerns have been raised about the lack of employment rights people with Long Covid currently have - with some losing their jobs over the persistent debilitating symptoms.

Campaigners marked the 10th anniversary of the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh which killed more than 1,000 people by calling for further change in fashion in Manchester city centre.

The line-up includes world premieres of new writing and opportunities for Greater Manchester artistic talent to showcase their skills.

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation held its launch event in Manchester and has been teaching hundreds of medical professionals how to best provide care to victims of the crime.

People are now being encouraged to give feedback on the city centre move to Manchester City Council.

A leading academic at The University of Manchester has challenged United Utilities to reveal how much sewage is ending up in Greater Manchester’s rivers.

Prince William and Duchess Kate, will attend the official unveiling of the poignant city centre memorial to the 22 people killed in a terrorist attack in 2017.

Community groups will stand together to express their opposition to legislation critics have dubbed the Anti-Refugee Bill.

Will Halstead is endorsing a new campaign in Greater Manchester to highlight the negative impact of gambling.

Activists believe very cheap clothes available in discount sales have an unacceptable cost for the planet and demanded Boohoo treats workers better - but the company has robustly defended its...

The massive arts events is back with dozens of shows at venues across Greater Manchester.

Ben Moorhouse pushed himself to his physical limits to raise money for the Tommy's Stillbirth Research Centre after it helped him and his partner Gaynor Thompson successfully bring their son Apollon...

Manchester Classical will fill the Bridgewater Hall with music for 48 hours over a weekend taking in everything from a famous ballet score to modern minimalism.

Spiralling fuel prices and energy bills are putting people at risk of being unable to pay to keep a roof over their heads, being evicted and ending up on the streets, organisations working with rough...

Musicians, artists and industry leaders have all been picked for the organisation which will drive music in the city-region forward.

An organisation representing tenants and the city council have both acknowledged more social housing needs to be built in the city as an urgent priority.

Manchester-based writer and spoken word artist Rory Aaron says his new work This Town is ‘for those from the far-off towns that nobody’s heard of’ ahead of its premiere at Contact.

Deanne Shaw is determined to improve experiences in the classroom for children who need extra support or assistance to learn

The film, called Keith, is based on the life of a man the orchestra met at one of its creative music-making sessions.

The Museum of Manchester is open once again and Mancunians and visitors cannot get enough of it.

Ben Moorhouse has already pushed himself to the limit to support the efforts to research and tackle stillbirth and other pregnancy complications but is now taking on his biggest challenge to date.

The not-for-profit event is made up of a week of free events which will take place in October.