Another two major city centre tram stops are to be out of action for nearly two weeks while maintenance work is carried out.
As part of an ongoing programme of works intended to “maintain and improve” the Metrolink system, and ensure tram journeys in Greater Manchester remain “safe, reliable, and accessible”, Transport for Greater Manchester‘s (TfGM) has confirmed that further essential work to improve city centre tram journeys will get under way next week.
Trams will stop running between Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter’s Square, so that tracks can be replaced.
The track replacement work is scheduled to be carried out for a total of 21 days – starting next Tuesday (27 August) up until Tuesday 17 September.
More major Manchester city centre tram stops are to be out of action for ‘essential’ maintenance work / Credit: TfGM
During these engineering works, TfGM has confirmed that trams will continue to operate as usual between Piccadilly and Victoria via Piccadilly Gardens, however they will not travel between Piccadilly Gardens and St Peter’s Square – with some services expected to operate via Exchange Square instead.
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A replacement bus service will operate between Piccadilly and Deansgate Castlefield as an alternative, as well as signed walking routes for those making their way on foot.
Mosley Street will be closed between New York Street and Piccadilly Gardens, with buses that normally use this route being diverted via Portland Street, and essential vehicle access will be maintained to shops, businesses, and retailers as required.
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“It’s vitally important we’re always working to keep our passengers safe and Greater Manchester moving,” explained Pete Sommers, who is the Network Director for the Metrolink at TfGM.
Track replacements will take place over 21 days / Credit: TfGM
“Earlier phases of our summer works have been successfully completed, and at Piccadilly Gardens, we will be doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum, with staff at key stops to help you, replacement bus services, and signed diversions for pedestrians.
“While this work is ongoing, I would encourage customers to plan ahead by checking our app, website, and social media channels for the latest travel information.”
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TfGM is also recommending that passengers leave “plenty of time for their journeys”.
Find out more about the planned tram improvement works on the TfGM website here.
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The Strokes announce first Manchester gig in two decades
Daisy Jackson
The Strokes are finally set to return to Manchester for the first time in years, announcing a huge arena show today.
The iconic indie rockers have shared details of a new European tour, which includes a night at the massive Co-op Live arena here in Manchester.
The news comes hot off the heels of their celebrated Coachella set over the weekend.
The Reality Awaits Tour, named after their upcoming seventh studio album, will take The Strokes to Manchester as well as London and Newcastle, plus several cities across Europe.
The Strokes broke into the industry back in 2001 with their seminal debut album Is This It, which spawned massive indie anthems like Last Nite, Hard To Explain, and Sometimes.
Since then, they’ve released six studio albums, all of which have climbed into the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart.
You can expect to hear all sorts of fan favourites, like Reptilia, Juicebox, and You Only Live Once, plus new music including their latest single The New Abnormal.
Co-op Live said: “This is set to be an unmissable show as they come to Co-op Live for the first time and we can’t wait!”
Last time The Strokes played in Manchester, it was at the O2 Apollo way back in 2006 – the same year they supported Foo Fighters at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
They played Lytham Festival more recently, but haven’t ventured back into Manchester itself since.
The Strokes will play at Co-op Live in Manchester on 26 October 2026.
Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 17 April HERE, with a number of pre-sales beginning from Wednesday 15 April.
Manchester Museum to close much-loved section for ‘major’ £200k redevelopment
Emily Sergeant
Manchester Museum has announced that it’s planning to close of its best-loved exhibitions.
Thanks to a grant of £200,000 from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund, Manchester Museum is planning a major redevelopment of its much-loved Vivarium.
The Vivarium has sat at the heart of Manchester Museum for more than 60 years, and is a centre for globally-significant conservation projects, caring for around 30 different amphibian and reptile species – many of which are critically endangered – in a bid to inspire generations of visitors.
Thanks to a pioneering partnership with Panama Wildlife Conservation Charity, which is just one of many projects designed to safeguard the future of endangered species and develop learning programmes that raise awareness of threats to biodiversity, Manchester Museum houses the world’s only captive ‘back-up’ population – which is why the redevelopment of the Vivarium is so important.
The funding grant will help to ‘revitalise’ public displays, and create new state-of-the art facilities and bespoke naturalistic environments for the amphibian and reptile species cared for by the Vivarium.
It will also allow the development of dedicated facilities for schools, teaching, and visiting tour groups, which the Museum hopes will ‘further enhance’ the gallery’s potential for learning.
During the redevelopment – which has been named the ‘Habitats of Hope’ project – new permanent displays will also be created that explore the connections between its wider collections and the animals it cares for.
Manchester Museum is set to close one of its much-loved sections for ‘major’ £200k redevelopment / Credit: Supplied
“Habitats of Hope speaks to how wonderful and how vulnerable the world’s rarest amphibians are” commented Georgina Young, who is the Head of Collections and Exhibitions at Manchester Museum.
“Major investment means Manchester Museum can match the highest standards of animal care with a more accessible visitor experience, while weaving stories of research, conservation, partnership and action that stretch from thriving ponds in Manchester to hyper-biodiverse ecosystems in Costa Rica and Panama.”
Emily Sergeant -
21st August 2024 
