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Elevate Your Event at The Lowry Hotel – Manchester’s Most Iconic Five-Star Venue!
Host your next event or group stay at The Lowry Hotel and unlock an exclusive luxury experience

Consultation opens for Manchester Oxford Road station remodelling
Network Rail are now consulting on early proposals for improvements to platforms, track and signalling at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Warm up with a coffee. Pay it forward with Paper Cup Coffee
Paper Cup Coffee are supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, by giving them a safe and welcoming space where they can enjoy a hot drink and something to eat.

Letters to Ministers on EU Alignment
Government needs urgently to hear from British businesses ahead of the summit between Keir Starmer and Ursula Von Der Leyen on 19th May. We would be grateful if you would consider writing privately to members of the Cabinet Office Committee on Europe in support of beneficial alignment on goods and services.