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Vicky Smith

Vicky Smith

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170523 Harry Potter In Concert

Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone in Concert, Manchester Arena, reviewed

Or should that be “Harry Potter and the license to print money?” Vicky Smith isn’t...

170503 The Portico 10

The Portico: Manchester's time-capsule library hidden above a pub

Never mind a wardrobe of furs, The Portico Library & Gallery is Manchester’s very own...

170503 Christie Fire

Fire at the Christie Hospital: how you can help

Manchester’s Cancer Research UK institute launches fundraising appeal, as damage costs feared to be millions...

170428 Making Space

Book review - Making Space by Sarah Tierney

In this clever, romantic debut novel set in Whalley Range, a young woman still finding...

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Manchester has a MadLab, but what is it?

Following the launch of MadFabLab, its new digital workshop, we find out just what this...

2017 11 02 Central Library

Literary Manchester: Bookshops, festivals and institutions

Ahead of World Book Night this Sunday, we reveal why the city’s bid for UNESCO...

170412 Lord Of The Dance 1

Theatre review - Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, Palace Theatre

Vicky Smith enjoys the craic and discovers the Gino D’Acampo of the dance world

170329 The Commitments

Theatre review - The Commitments, Palace Theatre

While the music excels, Vicky Smith finds something lacking in this West End hit

Islington Mill

Islington Mill - The battle continues...

The cherished arts hub may have recently overcome a lengthy license review, but another challenge...

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Manchester's Legoland has undergone a £1m makeover... and yes there are adult nights

Take a look around the all-new attraction, which now boasts the UK’s only Ninjago City...

170317 Another Heart To Feed 7

Chapel Street says ‘G’Day’ to Oz-inspired café & bar

Another Heart to Feed will serve breakfast, brunch and imported Aussie booze

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25 ways you can make Manchester better

From canal clean-ups to prison dining, tree planting to sustainable festivals, being an everyday hero...