At The Slate Yard, just off Manchester’s Spinningfields, beautiful and contemporary apartments come as standard. But it’s the extra touches, services and facilities we offer at no extra cost that really make us stand out.

If you’re looking to rent a home right in the heart of the city, here’s why renting at The Slate Yard would be an experience to remember, for all the right reasons!

These days, our lives are extremely busy. City life especially can be fast-paced and full on, with so many work and personal commitments. Sometimes, it can be difficult not to get caught up in it all, and when you’re feeling stressed or overstretched, exercise is often the first thing to be compromised.

But it’s important to take care of yourself with a healthy diet and lifestyle, including regular exercise. Exercise has many health benefits, including reducing heart disease, improving mood, regulating stress levels, aiding sleep - the list goes on. But being more active doesn't necessarily mean spending hours in the gym, which many of us would struggle to do.

Here’s how to be more active in your daily routine without really trying. So not having enough time is no longer an excuse!

If there’s one thing Manchester has no shortage of it’s great bars. The city centre is jam-packed with all sorts of different drinking dens, serving up everything from craft beers to experimental cocktails and sophisticated wines.

But if you’re looking for somewhere a bit different, exciting and off the beaten track, here are the best secret bars in Manchester to add to your next bar crawl. To find these hidden gems, you just have to know where to look...