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Almost Famous acquired by PINS Social Club

Beleaguered burger brand saved from extinction by former director

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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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Front Page 14/02: Marr’s guitars, Moovin lineup, and Mozz’ return

Your bumper briefing of news and what to look out for

Latest Manchester
stories

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‘The adventure is over unfortunately’: 63 Degrees closes

French restaurant, part of the culinary rise of Northern Quarter, now no more

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Everything you need to know about Jellycat’s new Manchester drop

The viral Fish & Chips collection is now available up North

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To the MRI and Greater Manchester Ambulance Service: Thank you for saving my life

A personal note from Mark Garner of Confidentials

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Stanley Chow designs The Bruntwood Prize anniversary logo

Harley Young and Stanley Chow talk artistic inspirations and his most popular portraits

2025 02 11 Matchroom Community Boxing Event at Co-op Live

'Boxing should be taught in schools': East Manchester youngsters meet pro boxers at Co-op Live

Boxers William Crolla and Rhiannon Dixon talk about life skills learned in the gym

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‘Shaped by the day’s best produce’: Dacha, from Where the Light Gets In

The team goes bistro in Act Three of ‘A Play in the City’

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Best Dishes Manchester: January 2025

The team choose their favourite dishes from January

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Altrincham BID unveils ‘A Taste of Altrincham: A Celebration of Food & Drink’

Here’s what you can expect from the 10-day long celebration of the town’s vibrant hospitality...

Manchester restaurant
reviews

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‘Burgers without borders’: Doug’s Hamburgers, Circle Square, reviewed

Lily Wallen gets smashed at the Nordic burger joint

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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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‘Delivers on its promise’: Stow, Bridge Street, reviewed

Olivia Potts keeps the fire burning at the new spot off Deansgate

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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

200125 Cockfields Baby Bash

What's on in Manchester: February Half Term 2025

Looking for things to do with the kids this February half term? Here's our guide...

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‘An indulgent afternoon treat’: The Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Harley Young enjoys a relaxing afternoon tea and a massage at the hotel’s spa

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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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Holiday Inspiration: Travels abroad

Our roundup of trips to take in 2025

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The Neighbourhood Guide to St John’s

The Neighbourhood Guide to St John’s

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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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15 healthy places to eat in Manchester city centre

15 healthy places to eat in Manchester city centre

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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 necessary step’: City council granted possession order on St Peter’s Square tents

Public space by town hall ‘not safe, suitable or sanitary’ for refugees camping there

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 luxury langoustine quest – but will Scotland deliver?

Neil Sowerby goes large at the Wee Hotels in Argyll and Skye

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Horror novels, seaspray and cobbled streets: A winter weekend in Whitby

Harley Young explores Dracula’s birthplace and stays at Saltmoore; a spectacular spot on the Yorkshire...

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Is this the UK’s most beautiful spa stay?

Harley Young unwinds with a weekend at the viral Cheshire hotspot

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The Club Hotel and Spa, Bohemia and St Helier

David Adamson delights in an autumnal escape to Jersey