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Review: Lionel Richie at Co-op Live, Thursday 12 June

Harley Young parties 'All Night Long' with the 80s pop sensation on his first night...

2025 06 16 Arndale Hoarding 2

Sephora Manchester Arndale announces opening date

Following the successful launch of its Trafford Centre store last May, the brand is opening...

2025 06 11 Hot Mana The Anthologist 2

Manchester's cocktail week has returned and its bigger and boozier

The festival returns for its second year and it's promising to be an even bigger...

Latest Manchester
stories

2025 06 09 Co Op Live Brits 1

The BRIT Awards comes to Manchester

The celebration of British music moves north after almost five decades in London

2025 06 02 Uktta

Depot Mayfield to host UKTTA for huge tattoo convention

Over 500 world-class tattoo artists and traders will come together under one roof

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Manchester restaurant and bar deals 2025

Looking for the best deals and discounts available in Manchester? You've come to the right...

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The Spirit of Manchester Distillery unveils ‘The Clear Collection’

The bar has reimagined five of the world’s most famous cocktails in an entirely new...

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Bolesworth International returns for spectacular summer shows

Expect showjumping, Shetlands, supercars and plenty of street food

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£2.5bn investment will see Metrolink arrive in Stockport

Greater Manchester region will benefit from a large investment in improving transport across the county

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A Pride hotel package to be proud of

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly offers rooms, wristbands and Pride cocktails

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Printworks celebrates Pride Month with digital tribute to LBGTQ+ voices

In partnership with Kaleidoscope Trust, the campaign features famous faces and spotlights global LGBTQ+ rights

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

2024 10 15 Blacklock Review 5

'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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Stock Party set for June return

Stockport’s free all-day festival celebrating town’s independent scene

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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

2025 06 22 On The Hush Afternoon Tea

Can you keep a secret?

One of the Northern Quarter’s best cafe bars is getting even better.

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Catterall v Eubank at AO Arena: "My back’s against the wall with this one"

Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank have everything to fight for in Manchester in July. We...

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

2025 05 15 Ao Donate

AO Arena collaborates with Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity to tackle homelessness

AO Arena has sponsored a brand-new ‘tap to donate’ device which you can find on...

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

Lily Wallen reports back from the no-photos nightclub

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

2025 05 28 Graham Stringer Article May

EU deal, Chagos deal and Labour's confusion: Graham Stringer MP laments his party's direction

The Blackley and Middleton South MP bemoans agreements he feels are bad for the country

24 09 2024 Rochdale Town Hall

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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A stylish hotel, a moving performance, and a storehouse full of archives

Harley Young explores what you can do with 24 hours in Stratford, East London

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Wandering around West Cork in pursuit of the Skeaghanore duck

Neil Sowerby discovers some amazing food on a road trip round Ireland's West Cork region

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‘A blissful garden getaway’: Manor House Hotel & Spa, Alsager

Harley Young escapes to Cheshire for an ethereal Instagram-friendly spa break

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Heroes, hippies and herring in wonderful Copenhagen

From Hamlet's castle to a hippy heritage – Copenhagen is a great destination beyond its...