Rona McCann explores unsettling phenomenons that women and girls face every day and why we should all being doing more to eradicate them

The supergroup make their mark as reputable – if a little weird – givers of melodic, dream-like tunes, reports Rona McCann.

The young Australian rockers are good, but their crowds are better

The focus of discussion surrounding the 2011 tragedy is put back on the victims’ experience thanks to Poppe’s remarkable film. The question and answer panel, hosted at HOME, consisted of director Erik Poppe and lead actor Andrea Berntzen along with real survivors of the attack, Lisa Marie Husby and Ole Slyngstadli

The band are back after three quiet years with a contrastly loud release. It may not blow fans’ minds but it will keep them happy for now.

As one of the single largest construction projects undertaken by any UK higher education institution, the Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) will be the new home of University of Manchester engineering students from four different Schools

A new restaurant named HAUS will soon open on the site that was previously Fallow Café

Global brand H&M has recently updated its clothes sizing following feedback of them being irregularly small. With other stores following suit, are we seeing a move in the right direction for commercial understanding of body image issues?

Black Honey’s eponymous debut album is a bold, sultry and effortlessly fun celebration of pop, writes Rona McCann

Get to know the novels in the running for this year’s prestigious fiction award and their authors

Catch an ’80s array of cult Japanese sci-fi, horror and action at HOME this October

It’s not unusual for popstars to venture beyond just singles but Rihanna’s recent entrance into the fashion realm proves she actually knows what she is doing

10 life-size figurines of blood cancer sufferers have been erected as part of a four-city tour

The student favourite is expanding beyond just clubnights with the surprise launch of Mansion Brew

You know their names. Baby, Sporty, Scary, Ginger and Posh. But do your know their fashion? The SpiceUp exhibition featuring their most iconic outfits proves their influence has probably seeped into your style either way

On 23rd September, the awareness and fundraising group are set to turn one of their beloved club nights into an all-day extravaganza at Hidden nightclub

Arctic Monkeys take to the Manchester Arena stage for a superlative show

Sofar Sounds’ unique style of event production and their talented surprise guests captivate an intimate crowd, writes Rona McCann

Rona McCann gives a roundup of the couture seen on the red carpet at last week’s Oscars

It is time that retailers innovated to be more inclusive of those who do not identify with normative gender binaries