What's on in Manchester: all our events round-ups in one place
Handpicked Manchester nights out, events, family activities, gigs and more.
The military past of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit author examined
Joan Davies revels in nostalgic charm rather than family fun
Florence Blanchard spends three days sprucing Piccadilly Basin wall
Jonathan Schofield talks to Liam Curtin about bringing forgotten things alive
Nebraska, Atheists, Pigs, Jets, Sharks, Dick and a great way to lose one
Niamh Spence falls for an Arduino, everybody needs a remotely boiling kettle
Who was at the opening night of the new private member's club?
Almost Famous reborn, the class of '92 and that American bloke from The Voice.
Our pick of gigs in the city in September, October, November and December...
It’s the best of the stage for the rest of 2013
Musicians of Manchester’s past and future unite for spectacular charity night
Lynda Moyo can’t resist the comedy charm of this top geezer
Phil Griffin remembers the broadcaster of quirk and controversy