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Feeling the need for green in Manchester

Feeling the need for green in Manchester

When the urban sprawl of Manchester can feel all-encompassing, we discuss what being away from the countryside can teach us
Finding the balance between rural and urban living

Finding the balance between rural and urban living

We explore the change to lifestyle found in moving to Manchester from the countryside, and the ways in which you can bring some of the rural calm into the busy city.
Alone, in public: Finding solace in the city

Alone, in public: Finding solace in the city

Found in details of paintings, landscapes of films, and pages of books, the loneliness of being in a big city is perhaps more widespread than we thought

The Manchester Bucket List

Whether you’re in your final year or your first, it’s time to start making the most of the best city in the country. Sarah Heaton gives you a guide to the things you have to do before you leave