Review: Bill Ryder-Jones @ Gullivers, Manchester
Just before the mid-point of Bill Ryder-Jones gig at Gullivers in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, a man turns around to tell the lads behind him to stop talking.
‘Our hard work paid off’: IWM North ‘incredibly proud’ after double Greater Manchester Tourism Awards scoop
Imperial War Museum North are ‘incredibly proud’, after winning two awards in a memorable night at the Greater Manchester Tourism awards last week.
‘Not embarrassed to shout about it’: The Whitworth add tourism award to year of ‘surpassing expectations’
The Whitworth Art Gallery claimed the ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ at the Greater Manchester Tourism Awards ceremony at Hotel Football on Thursday.
‘Over a million could die’: One in three chance of large volcano eruption this century, warns Manchester Uni expert
A University of Manchester professor has worked alongside volcano enthusiasts to produce a list of the ten most dangerous active volcanoes in the world.
Get this hound homeward bound! Highway heroes save border collie from motorway
A sheep dog found wandering along the motorway has been saved by traffic officers and taken to a Leigh animal rescue centre – but now he needs to find his way home.
‘I’m not overly pleased with who I am’: Ex-Coral guitarist opens up ahead of NQ gig
Having released his third solo album West Kirby County Primary last week, former Coral guitarist Bill Ryder-Jones comes to Manchester to play a sold-out show at Gullivers on Friday.
Making Remembrance Day memorable: Lindy Hoppers and Corrie stars support Manchester Poppy Day
The Lindy Hop burst out at Manchester Piccadilly station, with dancers dressed as commuters boogying in support of the Poppy Appeal.
‘World’s best playground for adults’: Tomfoolery made tasty at Alderley Edge eatery
Stepping into Tomfoolery at 34, which opened on Alderley Edge’s London Road on July 28 this year, is like entering the world’s best playgroup for adults
‘Really proud’ heart-attack survivor sees Remembrance Day artwork finished by students in Stretford
An art tutor, who was forced to stop painting after suffering two heart attacks, has finally seen his First World War tribute unveiled after it was completed by his students.
‘I was only going to do it for a week’: Help Sale artists create a mosaic to celebrate local lollipop lady’s 45-year career
Sale graphic artists are trying to raise £3,000 to celebrate the 45-year career of local lollipop lady by creating a mosaic on the wall near her crossing.
Get texting! Manchester war veterans battling mental illness need your support
People across Greater Manchester are being urged to text in feedback on how to improve mental health services for the region’s military veterans.