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2025 04 15 Malmaison Suite

Malmaison Manchester Deansgate nominated Hotel of the Year

Hotel has become a standout in the city since opening just over a year ago

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Front Page 11/04: Look for a Book, La Discotheque and Classic Cars by the river

Your bumper briefing of news and what to look out for

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Dancing with the dead: Wake at Aviva Studios reviewed

This Irish tap meets pole-dancing funeral party is on this weekend at Factory International

Latest Manchester
stories

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Confidential Safari #11: Who touched the thermostat?

David Adamson reports back from goingson in the city and beyond

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'Despotic and batwinged fabulous’: Abigail’s Party, The Royal Exchange, reviewed

Lily Wallen sees things fall apart in suburbia

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Has Deansgate Locks had its day?

Lily Wallen asks if the canalside clubbing destination has lost its allure

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Ten food and drink spots to get excited about

We look at ten top names due to land in the city

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A Design for Life: How Manchester’s best-dressed are reclaiming style from the algorithm

Lily Wallen looks at fashion in the city and the future of clothes consumption

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The Charity Shopping Trend: Who pays the price?

Megan Mcardle asks if those stuggling financially are being priced out of dressing fashionably

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The Hot 50: the most popular restaurants in Manchester

Which restaurants have our readers been visiting in March?

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Deansgate Mews Festival: a celebration of Manchester’s grassroots music venues and artists

The free and family-friendly outdoor festival sponsored by AO Arena returns for its fifth year

Manchester restaurant
reviews

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‘Now let’s hear some b-sides’: El Kabron, Mount Street, reviewed

David Adamson says summer (2026) can’t come quick enough

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‘Heavenly’: Fred’s Cafe, Manchester Craft & Design Centre, reviewed

Harley Young finds a new favourite lunch spot right under her nose

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'Assured and strongly flavoured': Porta, West Didsbury, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield admires robust Spanish food

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‘A supreme inn for all seasons’: The Roebuck, Mobberley, reviewed

David Adamson goes for lunch in a place pleasantly outside of time

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'Blimey': Skof, Federation Street, reviewed

Gordo gets all excited about what the future may hold

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‘Simplicity at its barnstorming best’: Cantaloupe, Stockport, reviewed

David Adamson wonders where the time goes

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'Lovely space and great meat': Blacklock, Peter Street, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield enjoys a very good sturdy subterranean meal

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'A joyous, simple celebration': A Tavola, New Mills, reviewed

David Adamson soaks up a slice of Sicily in High Peak

Things to do
in Manchester

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The coolest city hotel is the best base for the coolest city breaks

Check out our insider’s guide to a Manchester getaway at The Alan

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‘A restaurant for everyone’: a chat with KAJI’s Steven Smith

David Adamson talks with the chef patron of the Bridge Street restaurant

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Classic meets modern at Loom & Ladle Bistro, Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Discover the ideal spot for a relaxing evening meal in the heart of the city

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Confidential Safari #8: Launches and lunches galore

David Adamson reports back from recent goingson in the city and beyond

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Best Subscription Boxes 2025

Looking for a little lift through your letterbox? Check out these subscription services

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11 of the best music festivals to check out this year

Harley Young shares a handful of the best music festivals from across the continent

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‘A love letter to raving’: Amber’s, reviewed

Lily Wallen reports back from the no-photos nightclub

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Holiday Inspiration: UK stays

Our roundup of trips away that don’t need your passport

Greater Manchester regions,
news and more

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Owens Park: Nostalgia and a crisis of accommodation

Lily Wallen speaks with students from past and near-present and asks what’s next for...

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Stockport: The Buzz in the Boroughs

David Adamson takes the temperature of a town in the midst of massive regeneration

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Rochdale: The Buzz in the Boroughs

David Adamson hears about a hopeful haven for independents whose 'best days are ahead of...

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Grove Street: Is Wilmslow wasting its potential?

David Adamson asks if the town’s pedestrianised street is putting its best foot forward

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‘A tax exile’s half-baked misbegotten scheme’: Graham Stringer MP makes the case against Old...

The Blackley and Middleton South MP (and United fan) on Ratcliffe and Co’s proposals for...

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This City: Crown Street Primary School, Stockport building, eels and mosaics

Jonathan Schofield picks out stories from across the city region

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This city: Deansgate chaos on the way, tallest tower yet, All Saints Park news

Jonathan Schofield picks out some property and landscape stories from the city

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Confidential Safari #7: Happy Hour

David Adamson reports back on recent goings on from across the city and beyond

Travel

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Location, location – in Malta, land of knights and epic heroes

Neil Sowerby explores the cultural riches of British favourite Malta

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‘A high-class hotel with heritage’: The Buxton Crescent Spa

Harley Young spends a weekend unwinding in the picturesque spa town

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‘Races, relics and relaxation’: Antalya, Turkey

Harley Young shares her highlights after spending a long weekend in the coastal city

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The Club Hotel and Spa, Bohemia and St Helier

David Adamson delights in an autumnal escape to Jersey