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2025 07 09 Cathedral Of Sound With Artist Lazerian Liam Hopkins Credit David Oates

‘Music for the Senses’ takes over Manchester

The city-wide art trail features over 80 artworks, murals, mosaics and installations celebrating Manchester’s music...

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One Port Street announces opening date

We go behind the scenes as the new luxury residential development nears completion

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A decade from now: Andy Burnham's 10 year plan for Manchester

The Greater Manchester Mayor outlines an ambitious 10-year vision for the city

Latest Manchester
stories

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Oasis events in Manchester: Where to go before (and after) the gigs of the year

Pre-parties, photography exhibitions, limited edition merch & more - with these events, you’ll be feeling...

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Award-winning chef Andrew Sheridan to open restaurant in Chester

The new restaurant will take over the Michelin-rated Da Noi on Bridge Street

2025 07 01 Evelyns

The Hot 50: the most popular restaurants in Manchester

Which restaurants have our readers been visiting in June?

2025 07 07 Atlas Elaine

A conversation with: Elaine Wrigley, Atlas Bar

Harley Young chats with Elaine, Joint Managing Director of Atlas Bar about what it's like...

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What's on in Manchester: July 2025

Ballet, beach days and barking at optical illusions, our guide to July in Manchester

2025 07 02 Northcote

New menus and new beginnings at Northcote

Harley Young dines at Chef Patron-Director Lisa Goodwin-Allen’s table and learns of the venue’s new...

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Manchester restaurant and bar deals July 2025

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

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A Pride hotel package to be proud of

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly offers rooms, wristbands and Pride cocktails

Manchester restaurant
reviews

2025 07 06 Lina Stores Ragu

‘Fresh, quality flavour’: Lina Stores, reviewed

Harley Young pairs a NoGroni with some proper pasta in mint green surroundings

2025 06 23 Bangkok Diners Club Chicken Skewers

‘Worth crossing continents for’: Bangkok Diners Club, The Edinburgh Castle, reviewed

Meg Houghton-Gilmour takes a trip to Thailand via an Ancoats pub

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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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'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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£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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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.

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

2024 07 09 This City All Saints Regent Road 3

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

2025 06 19 The Old Plough 5 1

Historic Sale pub given £550k investment for transformation

Hydes Brewery announces new appointment and significant investment in one of its oldest pubs

Travel

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Top tips for summer travel at Manchester Airport

Enjoy a seamless holiday experience when you travel via Terminal 2

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Who’s King of the Castle now? Coastal Clontarf offers legacy and luxury

Clontarf Castle Hotel and Hawksmoor restaurant offer a different take on Dublin

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The misunderstood Swiss city with quirky festivals and a chocolate-tasting pass

Think Geneva is all business and diplomacy? Wrong

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10 things to do in Dijon (that don’t involve mustard)

Dijon is the capital of Burgundy blending history, architecture, wine and food. What to experience...