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Live: Krept and Konan

The South London boys didn’t disappoint and proved they are worthy of the hype surrounding them

Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen

Kate and Gina on another whirlwind adventure as they turn to the veg side and head to the specialists on Wilmslow Rd: Lotus Kitchen. Ain’t no stopping them now

Live: Awakenings

Ushering in a new resident to Manchester’s iconic music scene in Victoria Warehouse, Dutch festival Awakenings came together very smoothly.

The University of Manchester’s Ultimate Frisbee Club

The University’s Ultimate Frisbee club secured three Universe Points and a Silver Medal

Live: Flesh & together PANGEA

Flesh & Together Pangea give a lesson in tedium

Humanity, corporate success and fetishism in the restaurant industry

“The lobster roll may be the greatest sandwich ever conceived under the canopy of heaven”

Shopping in Manchester

Sarah Kilcourse takes us through time to explore the evolution of Manchester as a shopping destination

Students encouraged to volunteer at homelessness charities

Last Tuesday, Amy Hinks came from the Booth Centre to the university to talk about the Manchester-based charity; what it does, and how students can get involved.

Manchester’s second graphene centre gets the go ahead

The University’s multi-million pound Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre has been granted planning permission by Manchester City Council

Sport in the City: Sale Sharks

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: this week we highlight Rugby Union’s Sale Sharks

Album : MONEY – Suicide Songs

MONEY, one of Manchester’s finest current bands, have created a powerful second album that affirms life and confronts death

Review: A Shrektacular Performance

Harry Newton looks back on a fantastic performance by the cast of Shrek the Musical at The Lowry

Why Engels? Why Now?

On the back of Jeremy Corbyn’s resounding victory in last year’s Labour leadership election, we explore the legacy of adopted Mancunian Friedrich Engels

Live: The Aristocrats

A packed Club Academy arrived early to indulge three veterans of rock, prog and metal in their anything goes creative outlet

The Value of Lower League Football

Dan O’Toole explains how lower league football can serve as a production line for top talents

Live: Warehouse Project – Kaluki

Excellent collaborative musicianship, but a shame about some of the lights

1847: A Vegetable Supreme

Felix Sanders examines the future of vegetarian cuisine in Manchester after an exotic meal at 1847, with the restaurant serving some interesting adaptations

Home Sweet Home

Craving that comforting, yummy meal you are missing from your family kitchen? Look no further than the Northern Quarter’s charming American diner where you’ll be sure to feel right at home

Review: Verbose and Bad Language

Roma Havers, chair of Manchester Creative Writing Society, reviews two spoken word nights—one of which she performed at

Sport in the City: The Chill Factore

There’s more to sport in Manchester than City and United: this week we highlight Chill Factore