In conversation with J Appiah: ‘The arts is what colours in a city’
J Appiah discusses his recent tour supporting Michael Kiwanuka, and his thoughts on class, identity and inspiration.
Review: Cillian Murphy’s All of This Unreal Time returns to Manchester
From the Aviva Studios media library – a still from ‘All of This Unreal Time’
Waterloo Road star Liam Scholes reflects on show’s representation of the North
As the latest season of BBC’s Waterloo Road has come to an end, the show continues to shine a light
Cristiano Ronaldo reopens rivalry with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag: ‘You cannot rebuild a club without knowledge’
Ronaldo has once again spoken out against Erik Ten Hag – questioning the Manchester United manager’s ambition and experience. His
“A story about a strong-willed girl who found her identity, and how the Beatles helped her find it” : Musician-turned-author Fran Raya on creativity, loss and why her new novel is a love letter to the Beatles
One night last year, Fran Raya had a strange dream. In it, she encountered John Lennon in Piccadilly Gardens on
Didsbury hospice publishes book about its history
A Didsbury hospice which has supported the families of children with life-limiting illnesses for over thirty years has published a book detailing its history.
Interview: The Hoosiers’ Alan Sharland on making their most confident album yet
After a long hiatus, The Hoosiers are back – and ahead of their gig in Manchester tomorrow, they’re feeling connected
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo interview
Jamie Carragher named three pundits who he believes will support Cristiano Ronaldo amid the fall-out from his controversial interview with
Widnes Environment Team to reopen butterfly house in local community
It was a warm June afternoon when I met Louise and Evelyn, two Victoria Park Environment Team (or VPET) volunteers
Interview with Akinyemi Oludele
Every bar has CCTV these days, but not every one has a live-sketch artist. Anyone thinking of robbing the Night
Float Level: Manchester’s fabulous alternative to spas and saunas
Spas, saunas, and swimming pools are only just reopening properly since the pandemic hit, but have you thought of trying