Read all about it: Willy Russell among writers to ‘dazzle’ at Rochdale Literature Festival
Leader of Rochdale Council Richard Farnell has said this year’s Rochdale Literature and Ideas festival will dazzle and entertain both the young and old.
Telly addicts: 66% of Mancunians turned off by reality TV overload… but can’t stop tuning in
MM asked the people of Manchester ‘is there too much reality TV on television?’
Manchester Dogs’ Home arsonist should get DOUBLE sentence, says Simon Cowell as he hands rescuers holiday
Pop music mogul Simon Cowell believes the arsonist behind the fire that killed 60 dogs at Manchester Dogs’ Home should receive double the prison time.
Singing girl, 9, who dreamed of being next Cheryl Cole, died ‘without warning’ from Muamba-style cardiac arrest
An active Manchester girl, 9, who dreamt of being like Cheryl Cole collapsed and died without warning after she sang and danced every day unaware she had a heart condition.
Do YOU have the X Factor? Simon Cowell hunts for next star in Manchester auditions
Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Louis Walsh and Mel B will take the places behind the judging panel
Forget the MOBOs, it’s the MOGOs (Music of Ginger Origin): Manchester’s red army unites for Redhead Day
The all-day event will take place this Saturday, June 7, featuring red-headed musicians and entertainers, as well as the first ever Music of Ginger Origin Awards (MOGOs)
We must build ‘better world’ to tackle rife homophobia in the workplace, says sports star John Amaechi
Employers are being encouraged to address homophobia at work after it revealed that one-in-five lesbian and gay people have experienced bullying from colleagues due to their sexual orientation.
Max Factor: Former talent show contestant mentored by Gary Barlow lands weekly Manchester bar gig
Former X Factor star Max Vickers has secured a weekly spot at Piccadilly’s B-Lounge.
Simon says: X Factor back in Manchester as Cowell returns for Emirates Old Trafford audition
Manchester crooners will be handed the chance to wipe the scowl off Simon Cowell’s face at this weekend’s X Factor auditions at Emirates Old Trafford.
Step On the ladder: Happy Monday’s star Rowetta tells Manchester singing hopefuls to ‘ditch the sob stories’
Happy Monday’s legend Rowetta will be one of four judges on Printworks Unsigned to find the best singing talent in Manchester.
Max Factor: Former reality star Vickers made up with Manchester return three years after X Factor
Former X Factor star Max Vickers returns to Manchester to play Piccadilly’s B Lounge on Thursday night three years after impressing competition judges at Old Trafford.