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2026 02 03 Marriott Mobo 2

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly announced as official hotel partner of the 2026 MOBO Awards

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly will play a central role in welcoming artists, nominees, presenters, partners...

2026 02 03 Salfordrum 050 Edit

Salford Distillery launches its first ever gin

The team behind Salford Rum are stepping into new territory

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L.A-SPACE to host fundraiser for Maggie’s Cancer Care and The Meath

Here’s how you can support the event happening this weekend at The Alan Hotel

Latest Manchester
stories

2026 02 02 Tnq

Northern Quarter institution TNQ announces sudden closure

The owners have released a heartbreaking statement this morning

2026 01 30 Wolf Alice 1

Wolf Alice to perform at 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester

The critically acclaimed band will join a star-studded lineup including Harry Styles and Olivia Dean

2026 01 30 Manchester Pride Parade 2022 1

Manchester Pride to be reinstated and delivered by Community Interest Company

The not-for-profit aims to deliver an inclusive, safe and celebratory event

2026 02 02 San Carlo Dolci Crop

Valentine’s Day at San Carlo - that’s amore

Showstopping desserts, sexy food and a sense of occasion

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Jason Momoa launches Meili Vodka in Manchester

The international film star arrives in the city to launch his new spirit through a...

2025 01 19 Cheshire Cookery School Fish Demo 1

‘A Taste of Altrincham’ returns for epic second year

A celebration of creativity and flavour will take over the town for ten days

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2026

These heartfelt gifts are a surefire way to put a smile on their face

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WIN: The ultimate crafting weekend with TexStyle festival tickets + cream tea

Win weekend tickets to TexStyle, the North West’s ultimate crafting festival

Manchester restaurant
reviews

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‘Posh egg?’: Bar Shrimp, Manchester, reviewed

You’ll have to shrimp and save to visit the third opening from the Higher Ground...

2025 11 10 The Reach Steak And Chips

‘A big, fat smile for whoever walks in’: Lock 84, The Reach at Piccadilly, reviewed

Gordo’s recent visit to Lock 84 proves that hotel dining doesn’t have to be soulless...

2025 11 05 Horse And Jockey Ox Cheek

‘Just what Chorlton deserves’: Horse & Jockey, Chorlton Green, reviewed

Harley Young enjoys a Saturday afternoon feast at the newly refurbished neighbourhood pub

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‘Stolen the hot pot crown’: Pip, Treehouse Hotel, reviewed

Jo Milligan finds an independent-minded restaurant that pips other hotel dining rooms to the post

2025 07 06 Lina Stores Ragu

‘Fresh, quality flavour’: Lina Stores, reviewed

Harley Young pairs a NoGroni with some proper pasta in mint green surroundings

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‘Simplicity at its barnstorming best’: Cantaloupe, Stockport, reviewed

David Adamson wonders where the time goes

2024 10 15 Blacklock Review 5

'Lovely space and great meat': Blacklock, Peter Street, reviewed

Jonathan Schofield enjoys a very good sturdy subterranean meal

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The Manchester bottomless brunch at Lock 84

The monthly event at The Reach is the city’s new Best of Bottomless contender

Things to do
in Manchester

2026 01 16 Tex Stylebk6

TexStyle is coming to Manchester Central

It’s woolly, it’s mammoth - it’s the North West biggest crafting event

2026 01 30 One Port Street

Inside One Port St: Manchester’s major new luxury residential development

The Northern Quarter apartments are now open and welcoming residents to the £195 million building

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£2.5bn investment will see Metrolink arrive in Stockport

Greater Manchester region will benefit from a large investment in improving transport across the county

2025 07 10 Burnham 1000X750

A decade from now: Andy Burnham's 10 year plan for Manchester

The Greater Manchester Mayor outlines an ambitious 10-year vision for the city

Greater Manchester regions,
news and more

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Owens Park: Nostalgia and a crisis of accommodation

Lily Wallen speaks with students from past and near-present and asks what’s next for...

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Stockport: The Buzz in the Boroughs

David Adamson takes the temperature of a town in the midst of massive regeneration

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Rochdale: The Buzz in the Boroughs

David Adamson hears about a hopeful haven for independents whose 'best days are ahead of...

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Grove Street: Is Wilmslow wasting its potential?

David Adamson asks if the town’s pedestrianised street is putting its best foot forward

2025 05 28 Graham Stringer Article May

EU deal, Chagos deal and Labour's confusion: Graham Stringer MP laments his party's direction

The Blackley and Middleton South MP bemoans agreements he feels are bad for the country

24 09 2024 Rochdale Town Hall

This City: Crown Street Primary School, Stockport building, eels and mosaics

Jonathan Schofield picks out stories from across the city region

2024 07 09 This City All Saints Regent Road 3

This city: Deansgate chaos on the way, tallest tower yet, All Saints Park news

Jonathan Schofield picks out some property and landscape stories from the city

2025 06 19 The Old Plough 5 1

Historic Sale pub given £550k investment for transformation

Hydes Brewery announces new appointment and significant investment in one of its oldest pubs

Travel

2025 12 11 Skye

Holiday inspiration for 2026: Staycations, European city breaks and breathtaking world travel

Our roundup of the best trips to take in 2026

Dam Mill Top View

Give it a whirl – Jenever capital Schiedam with its mighty windmills

Off the beaten track in a beautiful canalside Dutch town whose history is fuelled by...

Far Hall

Who needs Poirot? Hrishi’s Farlam culinary whodunnit is a criminal delight

Murder mystery dinner is a unique addition to Farlam Hotel's roster of delights

Rot Main

Passport to a melting pot – Rotterdam’s rich migrant heritage

A new museum traces Rotterdam's history of migration. It's the perfect springboard for a culinary...