‘It is very fertile ground’: David Menon to set newest crime novel in Manchester
DSI Jeff Barton is set to tangle with Russian secret agents in the Manchester streets, in crime writer David Menon’s newest novel.
VIDEO: Charity fundraising Manchester powerlifters smash world record
Powerlifters from Manchester smashed a world record this weekend, lifting 751,000kg in a 12 hour weightlifting mission for charity.
‘We’re going to raise the Titanic’: Salford weight lifters set for 12 hour, 24,000 tonne charity gym marathon
A group of powerlifters from Greater Manchester are undertaking a Titanic challenge this weekend.
‘Get back on the horse’: Taylor targets return to winning ways for Sale after Montpellier disappointment
Sale Sharks have a mammoth task on their hands this week, with a double bill fixture with Bath in the Aviva Premiership.
‘We have to sing our socks off’: Manchester’s Halle Choir to perform at BBC Proms
The Halle Choir will perform at this year’s BBC Proms, alongside the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Manchester Chamber Choir in Beethoven’s masterpiece the Missa Solemnis.
‘Northern welcome’: Sale’s Diamond prepares Sharks to shine against Montpellier
Sale Sharks are hoping their fortress will hold firm as mighty French side Montpellier enter the AJ Bell Stadium tonight.
‘Break down the uncool tag’: ‘Whistle-stop’ series bringing opera to Manchester kids
Opera North’s ’whistle-stop’ series has been praised for breaking down the ‘uncool’ tag that classical music retains with young people by a local teacher.
Eccles campaigners look to recruit more volunteers in fight to save historic theatre
A petition to save the Crown Theatre in Eccles has been started by local residents, after the historic building was left to become derelict.
‘I think I appeal to everyone’: Manchester comic set to entertain ‘salt of the earth’ locals in Lowry homecoming
Manchester funny man Stephen Bailey is set to make his solo stand-up debut at the Lowry on Wednesday night.
‘You can’t teach motivation’: MM run with Manchester’s Olympic hope Bundy-Davies
Winter training: the fabled activity of athletes, something we hear a little about at the open and close of each outdoor season but generally something conducted in grim solitude while most are nestled in at home.
Manchester college explores how ‘turbulence and trauma’ affect music through World War One centenary memorial
The Royal Northern College of Music have announced a new series of musical performances and exhibitions to commemorate the centenary of World War I.