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Front Page 04/10: Moffat off to Maya? Wood on the lookout and The Footage to be recut

Your bumper briefing of news and what to look out for

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‘A local favourite for a reason’: Eastern Revive, Wilmslow, reviewed

David Adamson is converted to the early evening curry and maybe even parental life

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2024 MTV EMA nominations announced

From Taylor Swift to Chappell Roan, Liam Gallagher to The Killers, here are this year’s...

Latest Manchester
stories

2024 10 01 Hot 50 Higher Ground

The Hot 50: the most popular restaurants in Manchester

Which restaurants have our readers been visiting in September?

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UMIST site renamed Sister: other central areas to be called Mummy and Nan

Sleuth reports on the hot branding news revealing people have lost their minds

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What’s on in Manchester: October 2024

Literary evenings, Lederhosen and lycra

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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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What’s on in Manchester: Halloween activities for kids 2024

Pumpkin picking, spooky screenings and family-friendly frights

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Piccadilly Gardens looking better (but stop dithering)

Jonathan Schofield and the city’s unbearable prevarication over the big plan

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What’s on in Manchester: Halloween 2024

Film festivals, fright nights and fresh beats: Discover Halloween 2024

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Confidential Safari #7: Happy Hour

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

Manchester restaurant
reviews

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

David Adamson soaks up a slice of Sicily in High Peak

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'The hottest table in town': Onda, Circle Square, reviewed

Georgina Pellant waxes lyrical on Manchester’s most famous tiramisu as she visits Onda’s new restaurant...

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‘Bloody brilliant’: Jaan by Another Hand, Exhibition, reviewed

Harley Young tries the new offering from the team behind Another Hand

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‘Understated charm and quality’: The Fisherman’s Table, Marple, reviewed

David Adamson sits down somewhere that doesn’t need the bells and whistles

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‘A moveable feast’: Cardinal Rule, Tariff Street, reviewed

David Adamson takes the biscuit over a few Friday night beers

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'Innovation meets classic fish cooking': Oystercatcher, Sale, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield visits one of the best neighbourhood restaurants in the NW

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‘Deep dish and dirty’: American Pies, Ancoats, reviewed

Harley Young dines Chicago style in Ancoats

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'A wonderful discovery': Mr Hong's, Chinatown, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield has a fine time with Sydney and other ingredients

Things to do
in Manchester

2024 10 01 Hot 50 Higher Ground

The Hot 50: the most popular restaurants in Manchester

Which restaurants have our readers been visiting in September?

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Enjoy 2025’s events at the AO Arena in style with premium packages

Experience the luxury of life at The Mezz

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Best subscription boxes 2024

If you're looking for a new little pick-me-up, try one of these subscription services

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MTV to host week-long city takeover in celebration of MTV EMAs at Co-op Live

The MTV EMAs is coming to Manchester and bringing a week-long party with it

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Strange City (7): The Wicked Bible & a terrible typo

Jonathan Schofield on the pain of the typo: check and check again

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Strange city (no 3): George Psalmanazar, a proper con man

Jonathan Schofield on an extraordinary Manchester visitor and a fabulous con man

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Strange city (4): The Great Flood, the floating dead

Jonathan Schofield on the day the dead flowed down the River Medlock

2023 09 22 Strange City Spanking Roger

Strange city (6): The great rogue, Spanking Roger, and the 25 toasts

Jonathan Schofield tells the story of one of the city's greatest rogues

Greater Manchester regions,
news and more

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'A strong catalyst for cultural life': Oldham Coliseum saved, so what next?

Tamikka Reid explores the impact the local arts venue had on the borough and what...

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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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Stockport: The Buzz in the Boroughs

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

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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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Strength training at The Olympus Projects: Weeks 10 to 12

Harley Young goes on a fitness kick with Corporation street gym The Olympus Projects

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'The best house for hire in Manchester': Station Agent's House

Jonathan Schofield welcomes back a 'beautiful' holiday house in Castlefield

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‘Good value for money’: The Royal Toby, Rochdale

Harley Young stays overnight at the affordable Castleton spot

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Wilson’s Social is the bar that has it all

From crisp pints, parties and private hire to poached eggs on avocado

Travel

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Langdale Chase Hotel: new wave luxury in The Lakes

The revamped Langdale Chase Hotel now offers much more than a spectacular view of Windermere

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Smugglers? Shipwrecks? Let’s shiver our timbers in a Cornish hideaway

Neil Sowerby finds Woodbine Cottage the perfect base to explore The Lizard and beyond

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Jersey: ‘A food and wellness haven just across the channel’

Harley Young enjoys island fine dining and relaxation courtesy of Hand Picked Hotels

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‘Well-equipped, modern and comfortable’: Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport

Harley Young stays at the newly refurbished airport hotel ahead of her flight