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Tamikka Reid explores the impact the local arts venue had on the borough and what...
David Adamson visits 'The Home of the First Fried Chip'
Jennifer Sizeland examines the plight of a defining part of our urban scene
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The show must go on, but with a significant lack of funding
Big theatres, small theatres, theatres run by charities, all utterly lovable
Jonathan Schofield casts an opinionated glance at some stories in the property world
Craft beer, reggae beats, and a lesson on South Asian heritage
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A round-up of local gins to get you through the year
Plus: Milk (not beer) cartons, Czech pastries and a new kids' menu at The French
The news round-up for Manchester this last week, 6-12 February
We’ve condensed all the tastiest bits so they’re easy to swallow
The list also includes nurses, plumbers, scientists and many of the region’s other heroes
Live entertainment venues, museum transformations, a poetry library…and that’s just for starters
News & Comment
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OPINION Standing up through the cuts, Greater Manchester councils fighting back
Josh Charters, Oldham councillor, gives a Labour Party view about the impact on local councils
Go Fund Me: Arts Council England cut funding for major Manchester theatres
The show must go on, but with a significant lack of funding
14 indie theatres in Manchester you should know about
Big theatres, small theatres, theatres run by charities, all utterly lovable
Property: Vandalism, 'Rooftop Wellness Space', boost for Victoria North
Jonathan Schofield casts an opinionated glance at some stories in the property world
The best things to do in and around Manchester: July 2022
Craft beer, reggae beats, and a lesson on South Asian heritage
Top things to do in and around Manchester: June 2022
Glastonbury at GRUB, Queen at Stockport County and stained glass in Oldham
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Sean Fielding says that political instability has set Oldham back before, and looks set to...
Hyper-local politics, Clean Air Zone, Trans rights - Greater MCR local elections May 2022
A whirlwind tour of the topics affecting this year's political landscape in Greater Manchester
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Looking for panto this season? It's in front of you.
That's the spirit - the gin craze is still going strong in Manchester
A round-up of local gins to get you through the year
Hashtag MCR: Prestwich, Saddleworth, Tottington, Ancoats
Plus: Milk (not beer) cartons, Czech pastries and a new kids' menu at The French
Seven days in Manchester: HS2, loaded construction workers, cafe closure and Buzz Shiteclear
The news round-up for Manchester this last week, 6-12 February
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We’ve condensed all the tastiest bits so they’re easy to swallow
Marcus Rashford, Manchester’s Culture Councillor and others recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
The list also includes nurses, plumbers, scientists and many of the region’s other heroes
Galleries, gardens and gowns - there are LOADS of things to look forward to in 2021
Live entertainment venues, museum transformations, a poetry library…and that’s just for starters