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The beating heart of the region's business, culture and leisure offer and home to a growing population of residents, the city centre is home to leading museums, theatres, galleries, shops and restaurants and has vibrant day and night time economies.

Tony Lloyd opinion: Think of police when having a festive night

Last year, more than 120,000 partygoers went out in Manchester city centre on Mad Friday – the last Friday before Christmas.

iPhone thief trapped by waitress using tracking device

iPhone thief who stole waitress's phone traced by tracking device

Mum vows to continue fight for justice for Julian Webster who died after row with night club bouncers at Deansgate Locks

24-year-old Julian Webster died after being restrained in a row with bouncers at a Deansgate Locks bar.

Man rescued after getting stuck in mud by canal in Gay Village

The 19-year-old was discovered at around 5.30am four metres below ground level at the side of the water near the junction with Canal Steet and Princess Street.

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New NQ bar: Cane & Grain to open in former Thomas Restaurant unit

Rum, ribs, bourbon and beer themed bar set to open in spring 2014

Santa's grotto in Greater Manchester: Where your youngsters can meet Father Christmas this winter

The age-old tradition to meet Santa before the big day and tell him what you would like for Christmas is still going strong in Greater Manchester

Christmas bargain-hunters swamp Manchester city centre as 200,000 people give retailers a festive boost

Good weather, festive fever and the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford brought some 200,000 visitors in to the city centre on Saturday

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Candlelit vigil in Manchester to mark World AIDS Day

A city centre procession took place this evening raise awareness of the disease, remember those who have died from it and highlight the need for early diagnosis.

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Seven arrested in drugs crackdown in Piccadilly Gardens area

More than 30 officers 'swept' the area around Piccadilly Gardens as part of a planned crime blitz yesterday afternoon.

SPEND, SPEND, SPEND!: Shoppers at Manchester’s Christmas markets

Five tips for Christmas shopping in Manchester

Heading into town to complete your Christmas shopping this year?

Police appeal for victim to come forward after woman spotted on CCTV being sexually assaulted in Manchester city centre

Police only know about the incident because it was caught on CCTV and reported to them on Tuesday after the footage was reviewed.

Sport and music send hotel occupancy rates sky high

City centre hotels were as full as they have ever been during weekends in October.

Manchester still the top retail place outside London

The city has a diverse retail mix and thriving events calendar which has grown in size and stature year on year, according to The Heart of Manchester BID.

Police crackdown on drivers and cyclists caught nearly 150 breaking road safety laws in three days

Operation Grimaldi saw officers target hotspots in Manchester city centre to crackdown on road offences.

Manchester City Centre office take-up approaches three-year high

Office take-up in Manchester City Centre is approaching a three-year high, according to a national commercial property consultancy.

Gary Barlow’s in store for a warm welcome at HMV Manchester fan signing

The Take That star says the city was his first destination of choice when planning his big solo album launch next week – with a fan signing back at HMV on Market Street.

Fake Wonka chocolate bars sold at Americandy

Shop selling fake Wonka chocolate bars with bogus 'golden tickets' fined

Americandy, in Manchester city centre, sold the £3 ‘Wonka’ bars containing golden tickets - just like in Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Police hunting hit and run driver release image of suspect

CCTV shows the man watching people help injured pedestrian Brian Day before the driver fled the scene

Days out winter 2013: Manchester city centre Christmas wonderland

Things to see and do in Manchester city centre this Christmas

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London Road Fire Station campaigners anger after councillors say hotel chain can have more time

The historic Piccadilly building has lain empty for 27 years – but Britannia say they are not yet ready to start work.

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