Review: North Mississippi Allstars @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester
North Mississippi Allstars have come a long way since their entry onto the music scene in the late 90s as the saviours of southern blues.
‘Making the whole experience better’: MM chat to the LTA about tennis in the North West after £250m UK boost
The Lawn Tennis Association’s decision to spearhead a £250million boost to Britain’s tennis courts – the biggest ever UK investment programme the sport has ever seen – in turn means a big change for the sport in Manchester.
EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Giggs says he’d opt for League One role over top flight management
Ryan Giggs has said he would be happy to start his managerial career in lower league football should the right job come along.
‘Tricky’ Willis is one to avoid at Wimbledon, warns Stockport’s Liam Broady
Tennis star Liam Broady believes Marcus Willis will be a potent threat if he reaches the main Wimbledon draw, after the Stockport star lost out to him at the second round of the Wimbledon qualifiers in Roehampton.
‘You don’t have to be a hardened beer geek to enjoy it’: Q&A with Manchester Beer Week organiser
From talks and historical walks to beer-inspired meals, Manchester’s Beer Week seeks to transform the city into a celebration of the country’s favourite drink from June 23-July 2.
Manchester International Festival: MM’s guide on what NOT to miss
Once every two years since 2007 the Manchester International Festival has pushed boundaries and changed perceptions yet this year, in the wake of May’s tragedy, there will be a special feel to it.
‘Tough’ Cheadle tennis prospect says with bigger serve he can improve future Road to Wimbledon chances
He may have missed out on the chance to follow in Sir Andy Murray’s footsteps at Wimbledon this summer but Cheadle tennis star Jonah Gethin insists his tennis dreams still burn brightly.
Wimbledon qualifying: Stockport’s ‘heartbreaker’ Broady hopes to stop loveable Willis in his tracks
Tennis star Liam Broady hopes to get the better of fellow Brit Marcus Willis when the pair battle it out in Wimbledon qualifying later today.
Manchester to host Quidditch stars as Harry Potter turns 20
The sporting spin-off from the world of Harry Potter is already played by hundreds of people around the country who will this weekend come together to fight for the top spot.
MM’s top five: Follies in the North of England
Generally built in the 19th century as architectural oddities and commissioned by rich industrialists and landowners there are many follies still standing today.
Police offer £50,000 reward after Stretford murder investigation is launched following ‘disgusting’ attack
Police detectives have launched a murder investigation and are offering a £50,000 reward for information after an elderly woman died weeks after a violent robbery in Stretford.