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2026 04 15 Boddingtons Thumbnail

World’s oldest Boddingtons pub welcomes back the ‘cream of Manchester’

The Black Friar has launched a season-long celebration of the bitter and unveiled its biggest...

2026 04 02 Kallos Tinned Fish

‘Tinned fish, but fancy’: Kallos, Salford, reviewed

Meg Houghton-Gilmour says this Salford spot is turning humble tins into headline acts

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Review: IDEAL 20th Anniversary Live Show at The Lowry, Tuesday 9 September

Harley Young takes a big hit from the noughties comedy bong with this hilarious stage...

2025 08 13 Neil And Ben

A conversation with: Neil Burke

Harley Young chats with Neil about his career, The Black Friar in Salford and new...

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The Black Friar is turning four

Celebrate the occasion with £4 menu items and scratch card giveaways

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Maggie's Grand Costume Ball, March 2023 - What inspired the city's biggest Fancy Dress Ball?

We look at the original event that inspired Maggie's annual Grand Costume Ball

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Drama of The City: Droning on about Manchester

Jonathan Schofield loves this Andy Mallins' picture - and this one isn't even his best

The Inside Of Sakura Hong Kong Restaurant Salford Manchester

New opening: Sakura Hong Kong restaurant, Salford

A new neighbourhood restaurant serving home comforts on a Salford estate

Manchesters Best Independent Theatre Venues 2022 Stockport Plaza Header

14 indie theatres in Manchester you should know about

Big theatres, small theatres, theatres run by charities, all utterly lovable

The Seven Brothers Of The Seven Brothers Manchester Brewing Company

Salford Brewery takes the Big Apple as its range of beers hits NY

SEVEN BRO7HERS secures first US export deal

The Wharf Outdoor Terrace The Best Terraces In Manchester 2022

Come outside: Manchester's top city centre terraces

Our top spots to sit in the sun and soak up some spirits

Chapel Street Salford In Manchester

An insider’s guide to eating and drinking on Chapel Street, Salford

Cosy coffee and cake spots, plenty of pubs and tantalising Italian goodies

Covino And Climat Owner Chris Laidler In The Bruntwood Works Space In Blackfriars Manchester

Climat: Rooftop wine bar and small plates restaurant for Blackfriars

Team behind Chester’s Covino bringing small plates menu and 250 wines

Potatohead Greater Manchester Film Festival 2022 The Kings Arms

Greater Manchester Fringe: VR musicals, crisp reviews, Shakespeare

Premieres, new performers, and over 100 productions for the festival's 11th year

Gathering Of Strangers Whitworth Gallery Guide To City Centre Galleries 2022

Manchester’s best city centre art galleries

Whether browsing or buying, here's our guide to the best galleries in Manchester city centre

The Monton Lighthouse Opposite Waterside Pub In Monton Manchester

An insider’s guide to eating and drinking in Monton

Picky bits, produce, pizza and the benefits of everything on one road

The Outside Of Wandering Palate Deli And Wineshop In Monton Manchester

Monton’s Wandering Palate announces new cocktails, events and 'picky bits'

Upstairs hidden bar reveals new aperitivo-style offering ahead of first birthday

House By Urban Splash Collapses

Property: Salford's bridge of flowers, House by Urban Splash fails and more

Jonathan Schofield takes a wry look at some stories in the property world