Heywood Civic has undergone a £6.3m redevelopment to attract bigger acts to the stage, organisers say.
Heywood 1940s Day attracts thousands of visitors but is running out of volunteers, organisers say.
One lane will remain closed for overnight resurfacing work on the carriageway.
From A-listers to the best home-grown filmaking talent - the lowdown on the Manchester Film Festival.
A 38-year-old man was arrested at an address with 2,200 cannabis plants, say police.
Its founders say they have been fighting for 10 years to open the new centre.
Cheshire's police and crime commissioner says he wants all secondaries to have lockable phone pouches.
Two cars crashed between junctions 19 and 18 near Heywood, causing delays of more than 45 minutes.
The life-sized safari animal puppets are set to dazzle as part of Manchester International Festival.