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How is our city shaping up as it wakes up post-pandemic?
Here’s how to get your hands on one of them
The news round-up for Manchester this last fortnight, 15-29 January
Jonathan Schofield with a long read as he looks back on twelve crazy months
Outdoor markets can trade under the Government’s Tier 3 Covid-19 guidelines
Also, blossoming buildings and Hotspur House change of use sparks debate
Council leader confirms that improving the area is a high priority
They’re not the only restaurant having trouble agreeing Covid terms with their landlord
We talk to Councillor Pat Karney, who tells us straight
Arena changes name, Thomas Street row, goodbye Rochdale greenbelt, Piccadilly horror
Jonathan Schofield talks us through some more of the characters we pass almost every day
Jonathan Schofield on the wrong Peel and the statue question?
A thirty hour about turn on the policy is confusing
Jonathan Schofield updates with the news that was no news
Jonathan Schofield hits a wall concerning on-street weed abuse in Manchester
These love-em-or-hate-em brassicas have been popping up in all kinds of cunning disguises this year
Our weekly round up of stories you might have missed from around town
After last year’s epic rant, has he finally got into the Christmas spirit?
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How is our city shaping up as it wakes up post-pandemic?
MIF21: 20,000 free political books up for grabs in Piccadilly Gardens
Here’s how to get your hands on one of them
14 Days in Manchester: Picc Gardens again, mad pubs, ambulance chasing, Boris arrives
The news round-up for Manchester this last fortnight, 15-29 January
2020: the strange year we'd rather forget
Jonathan Schofield with a long read as he looks back on twelve crazy months
Smaller Christmas markets are going ahead in Manchester
Outdoor markets can trade under the Government’s Tier 3 Covid-19 guidelines
Property: Racecourse homes on track, walls and student towers
Also, blossoming buildings and Hotspur House change of use sparks debate
A demolition date has finally been set for (part of) Piccadilly Gardens’ wall
Council leader confirms that improving the area is a high priority
‘Piccadilly Gardens is a tough gig at the best of times’ - Tampopo announces closure of one city...
They’re not the only restaurant having trouble agreeing Covid terms with their landlord
Enough nonsense, what’s REALLY happening with Manchester Xmas markets 2020?
We talk to Councillor Pat Karney, who tells us straight
Onwards and upwards - Latest Manchester property news, September 2020
Arena changes name, Thomas Street row, goodbye Rochdale greenbelt, Piccadilly horror
A closer look at some other plinth people: Heywood and Gladstone
Jonathan Schofield talks us through some more of the characters we pass almost every day
Let’s examine the campaign for the removal of the statue of Robert Peel in Piccadilly Gardens
Jonathan Schofield on the wrong Peel and the statue question?
OH NO IT'S NOT: Piccadilly Gardens is NOT now closing
A thirty hour about turn on the policy is confusing
Despite the rumours: 'The 'Wall' at Piccadilly Gardens stays
Jonathan Schofield updates with the news that was no news
City centre skunk stink: it's not going away soon
Jonathan Schofield hits a wall concerning on-street weed abuse in Manchester
Crimes against sprouts on Manchester Xmas menus
These love-em-or-hate-em brassicas have been popping up in all kinds of cunning disguises this year
Latest: Greater Manchester food and drink news (18–24 November)
Our weekly round up of stories you might have missed from around town
Gordo reviews the Manchester Xmas Markets 2019
After last year’s epic rant, has he finally got into the Christmas spirit?