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Summer in suburbia: Six tips to reset at home

Summer in suburbia: Six tips to reset at home

Moving back home from university for the summer can be hard, which is why we’re giving you six tips for combating the summer blues.
Summer drinks that will float your boat

Summer drinks that will float your boat

Romantic, refreshing, and rewarding: these drink recipes are a must-try this summer.
Bongo’s Bingo is back this summer with ‘Night of the Divas’

Bongo’s Bingo is back this summer with ‘Night of the Divas’

Bongo’s Bingo is back this June, with a special ‘Night of the Divas’ celebrating Whitney, Madonna, Cher, Rihanna, Celine, Dolly and Beyonce
NQ64 smashes retro gin at Super Smash Bros tournament

NQ64 smashes retro gin at Super Smash Bros tournament

The Mancunion attends NQ64’s monthly gaming tournament to not only destroy the competition but fall in love with Hartwall Original Gin. Could this be the drink of the summer? We think so.
The best sh*t TV for exam season

The best sh*t TV for exam season

Need something to wind down to and switch off your mind? From yachting luxury to jail fights, these are the best reality tv shows to get you through exam season
Live Review: Paloma Faith @ Haydock Racecourse

Live Review: Paloma Faith @ Haydock Racecourse

Jessica Hamilton reviews Paloma Faith’s breath-taking summer set at Haydock Racecourse on her Age of Optimism Tour.
Palm Springs: The time loop romcom we need?

Palm Springs: The time loop romcom we need?

Andy Samberg and Christin Milioti shine in this sun swept, time bending romcom
Line ups, Locations and Living it Up: A 2020 Festival Guide

Line ups, Locations and Living it Up: A 2020 Festival Guide

Our contributors outline the must-see festivals of the summer
Stay with your mates on holiday, students told

Stay with your mates on holiday, students told

The FCO have told student to stick together this summer if they go abroad
Preview: Truck Festival

Preview: Truck Festival

Winona Newman gives us the run-down of one of the UK’s strongest festival lineup’s this year in Oxfordshire’s Truck Festival.
A winter escape to Malaga

A winter escape to Malaga

Victoria Evans takes us on a trip to one of Spain’s most misunderstood cities, explaining why we all should take a sunny break this winter
Your Summer break is for you to rest

Your Summer break is for you to rest

There is a growing pressure on students to make their Summer break from school and University productive rather than the opportunity for relaxation and freedom it should be, writes Cachella Smith
Review: The Pen and Pencil – vegetarian special

Review: The Pen and Pencil – vegetarian special

To celebrate National Vegetarian Week 2018, Kirstie O’Mahony tried The Pen and Pencil’s new veggie and vegan offerings, and was left reeling
2018 Festival Guide

2018 Festival Guide

Looking for some summer inspiration for your festivals? let this be your one stop shop!
Beautifully hairy

Beautifully hairy

Women’s body hair feels like a secret that we must keep between ourselves

Review: The Wharf

Make the most of the sunshine by taking a trip to Castlefield

Prepping for the poolside

The sun is slowly coming out and it’s time to start thinking ahead to those summer months. Jenny Knowles helps you become the ultimate, on-trend beach babe

The KonMarie

As summer approaches, our winter wardrobes take a step back, so Kitty Mitchell Turner provides a step-by-step guide to clear up your closet with KonMarie

A summer of art in Manchester

With summer on the way find out what Manchester’s galleries have got in store

Your festival guidelines

Some quick tips to help improve your festival experience, and to help you to make the most of it