Jason Manford is courting controversy again after backlash from fans has forced him to remove a Facebook comment using the word ‘retard’ that he used to drum up publicity ahead of his Live at the Apollo… show on BBC1 last night.

The comedian, actor and author Russell Brand made a visit to The Factory Youth Zone as part of a nationwide launch for his new children’s book.

One of Only Fools and Horses most iconic characters Boycie – played by John Challis – is dropping into the Stockport Plaza on October 18 for an Evening with Boycie

Manchester will play host to a string of all-female comedy acts next weekend, as part of the Women in Comedy Festival.

The Science Show-off, to be hosted at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) on October 24, is a science-based open mic night.

Magic in the Moonlight, remarkably Woody Allen’s 49th directorial credit, is lacking in some fairly critical aspects, yet it possesses plenty of playful charm and is eminently watchable.

The Full Monty is running at Manchester Opera House until September 20

Taking off their clothes while taking on modern issues – The Full Monty stage show comes to Manchester Opera House

Stoptober campaigners are advising smokers in the North West to ditch the fags for a gag in an attempt to reduce the number of cigarette users in the UK throughout October.

Matthew Chappell, 23, from Stockport, says he descended into the dark world of depression following his performance at Edinburgh Fringe festival last year

Boyhood, directed by Richard Linklaters and starring Ellar Coltrane, is an epic coming of age film unlike any other.