Picture purr-fect! Life as Manchester’s photographic Dr Dolittle capturing the region’s pets – in pictures
Robert Ashton spent 15 years working as a food photographer in London before head up north to focus on pet photography
The Midland Hotel and me: Manchester’s most iconic hotel from Rolls meeting Royce to Hitler’s dream
One woman knows Manchester’s Midland Hotel better than most – and whose life is inextricably linked to the grade II* listed building.
Where to… eat and drink in Manchester: MM’s guide to food and drink
Looking to eat and drink in Manchester? You’ve come to the right place….
Review: Cocktails @ Mr Cooper’s House and Garden
The food at Mr Cooper’s might be winning plenty of plaudits but it offers much more than fine cuisine.
Bar review: Cocktail masterclass @ Hale Grill, Altrincham
MM try our hand at mixology at luxurious restaurant Hale Grill
Review: House Lounge @ Manchester House
MM’s verdict on Manchester House Lounge’s sky-high wining and dining.
Hoppy holidays! Manchester beer lovers helped to explore European Holy Gr-ales of hops by boozy travellers
A Manchester company are offering beer enthusiasts the chance to experience the best of foreign beer festivals by organising trips to a number of top European destinations.
‘Horse meat is tip of iceberg’: Biologists invite Manchester to bring takeaways and ready meals for DNA meat testing
A group of DIY biologists are hosting a ‘mystery meat’ workshop using DNA tests to help you distinguish your Findus from your fish fingers.
Review: Launch night @ Buffalo Café-Wine Bar, Heaton Mersey
Buffalo Café-Wine Bar in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, is ‘American with a Nepalese twist’
Can you stomach this 10,000 calorie pancake mountain? Manchester café raises funds (and waistlines) for charity
Do you reckon you could finish it?
In knead of dough! Convicted criminal-turned-baker who now bakes for the poor calls on public to meet court fines
The Barker Baker, Francesca Barker, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court for fraud and was lucky to escape with a suspended sentence.