Manchester poets’ society: City hosts international literary awards
Chetham’s School of Music will play host to the Manchester Literature Festival tomorrow, where winners of the £10,000 Poetry and Fiction prizes will be announced.
Celebrity chef Simon Rogan admits: Manchester ‘not good enough’ for Michelin star
Simon’s restaurant – The French – looked set to win a coveted Michelin star when the latest guide was published last month, only to be snubbed for the prestigious award
Piccadilly Pulse: Does violence on TV inspire violence in real life?
MM took to the streets of Manchester to ask ‘do you think violence on TV has an influence on violence in society?’.
Manchester agrees with Twitter backlash as 72% say Great British Bake Off final decision was half baked
The 60-year-old Lincolnshire grandmother beat Stockport lad Luis Troyano and favourite Richard Burr to claim the title
Horrornation Street: Corrie villain Richard Hillman to rise from dead for Halloween
Visitors will be able to follow the paths some of the show’s most infamous killers on a guided ‘murder walk’ from October 27-31
Trial by TV? 60% say ‘no’ to cameras in UK courts after Oscar Pistorius trial
The Oscar Pistorius trial broadcast has allowed millions to scrutinise proceedings and form an opinion
Ending animal testing would be Absolutely Fabulous: Joanna Lumley campaigns for ‘cruelty-free alternatives’
The Dr Hadwen Trust (DHT), a non-animal medical research charity, and its supporters were joined by the actress to help increase awareness of the charity’s work
Cox on flying rocks: Asteroid could mean ‘end is nigh’ if not taken seriously, says Oldham Prof Brian Cox
The world could be wiped out by an asteroid at any point and we are not taking the threat seriously, according to Oldham Professor and former D-ream member Brian Cox
This Is England and Shameless stars join Rowetta for ‘hard-hitting’ crime thriller to be filmed in Manchester
Manchester-born stars are set to appear in a new crime flick which is due to be filmed right here in the city centre next month.
TV Takeaway in town: Ant and Dec bring Saturday Night shenanigans to Manchester Phones 4U Arena
TV favourites Ant & Dec will be stopping off in Manchester this weekend as they bring their hit show Saturday Night Takeaway to the city – and offer fans a unique front row experience.
Tea and (internet) cookies, anyone? Coronation Street’s Fiz takes Annies tearoom online
The Corrie stars sat down at the couple’s well-loved restaurant, Annie’s, and toasted to their sweet success with tea and homemade scones