Coming over 30 years after the vessel was taken out of service and 11 years since she was saved from the scrapyard by local campaigners, HLF’s investment will help restore the Daniel Adamson to full working order so that she can once again carry passengers across the North West’s famous waters

It’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month and Manchester is holding the first ever national festival focused on the history and legacy of these communities.

This weekend, Manchester is hosting the first ever national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans festival, as part of LGBT history month.

Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has announced an investment of £19.3m in 13 historic areas spread across England, Scotland and Wales.

The Whitworth, part of The University of Manchester, reopens its doors on 14 February 2015 following a £15million redevelopment project by MUMA (McInnes Usher McKnight Architects), that has transformed the 125 year-old Whitworth into a 21st-century gallery in the park.

The National Trust is to receive £3.9m in grant funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards a major project at Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, it has been announced today.

The free event will be taking place at The Mechanics Institute in Manchester from 3-6pm on Tuesday 24 February.If you’re thinking about applying for HLF funding, come along to meet the team, watch performances, listen to other group’s experiences, and share project ideas. You’ll be able to hear from

In the nineties a unique part of Rochdale’s heritage was uncovered – sparking surprise and interest. Now, nearly two decades later, it’s set to become an integral part of the regeneration of the town centre.

Rochdale’s medieval bridge, which has been hidden from public view for more than a century, is set to be uncovered following the approval of a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant to reopen the river.

A semi-derelict building depicting a transformational turning point for industry in the North West will be saved and turned into a centre for local artists.

Within the grounds of Haworth Art Gallery, the Grade II listed building has not been used for many years. The £552,500 grant from HLF will go towards the total £604,000 needed for the project with the Council putting in the rest. The former Stables and Motor House will be opened as a centre for

Manchester’s Gorton Monastery has secured Lottery funding for the final stage of a restoration project which has spanned nearly two decades.