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The comfiest Mancunian sofas to read on

The comfiest Mancunian sofas to read on

We test out some different sofas across Manchester to find which ones are the best to read on

Fluoride in the tap water: Government mind control measure or pragmatic public health policy?

Fluoride in the tap water: Government mind control measure or pragmatic public health policy?

Fluoride in water shouldn’t scare you, and here’s why

Should women have to pay for their own safety?

Should women have to pay for their own safety?

The Mancunion reviews Nightcap, the scrunchies that double as drink covers, and the tragic political message behind them

Big places, tight spaces with  Pale Waves’ Heather Baron-Gracie

Big places, tight spaces with Pale Waves’ Heather Baron-Gracie

From gushing over Go-Falafel to defining true love, Heather Baron-Gracie of the Pale Waves sits down with Jay Mitra to discuss queerness, her favourite spots in Manchester, and going stir crazy in a “tin can tour bus.”

Andy Burnham discusses the Manchester Night In protest

Andy Burnham discusses the Manchester Night In protest

Here’s what the Greater Manchester Mayor had to say about the rise in spiking attacks

Déjà Review: The Woman in Black

Déjà Review: The Woman in Black

Jessica Hamilton reviews The Woman in Black at the Palace Theatre – the first show at the Palace since reopening after over a year

A Fertile Future: In conversation with The Kindling Trust

A Fertile Future: In conversation with The Kindling Trust

A conversation with The Kindling Trust, a Manchester based organisation that seeks to subvert our food system for the good of people and the planet.

Tips and Tricks: Our Essential Guide to Eating Well at Uni

Tips and Tricks: Our Essential Guide to Eating Well at Uni

Where to go and what to eat? We’ve got it all covered in our First Year guide.

Manchester City Council cancels free Bonfire Night events

Manchester City Council cancels free Bonfire Night events

Concerns over COVID-19 spread and control lead council to cancel Bonfire Night plans.

The comments provided by the Local Authorities on the Rise in Spiking

The comments provided by the Local Authorities on the Rise in Spiking

Manchester MPs’ comment on the rise in drink spiking and what they believe should be the next steps.

Spooky season is upon us; Here’s what Manchester has to offer

Spooky season is upon us; Here’s what Manchester has to offer

The Mancunion guide on how to spend Halloween this year, from swimming in the dark, to club nights and pumpkin carving, we’ve got you covered with an events run down this October.

6 Best and Most Affordable Independent Clothing Shops in Manchester

6 Best and Most Affordable Independent Clothing Shops in Manchester

Environmentally sustainable and cheap? The best vintage shops in Manchester ranked

Conservatives in Manchester: What’s the story with the Tories?

Conservatives in Manchester: What’s the story with the Tories?

Yes, the Conservative Party Conference was a joke – but Tory rule is anything but funny.

Review: The Mountaintop

Review: The Mountaintop

Aayush Chadha reviews The Mountaintop at the Royal Exchange Theatre during Black History Month

Black Milk: The world of cakes, shakes and pancakes galore

Black Milk: The world of cakes, shakes and pancakes galore

Black Milk is the cafe to go if you need a sweet treat to brighten a dull day! From pancakes to freak shakes and huge slices of cake, Black Milk has will cater for everyone.

Making your flat a home: Manchester’s Best Plant Shops

Making your flat a home: Manchester’s Best Plant Shops

The Mancunion gives a run down of the best plant shops in the Northern Quarter, from exotic plants to funky pots – Manchester has it all

Where to Watch: A Guide to Manchester’s Cinemas

Where to Watch: A Guide to Manchester’s Cinemas

Where are Manchester’s best cinemas? The Mancunion answers this question with a cohesive list of the best places to go around the city

Review: Bat Out of Hell

Review: Bat Out of Hell

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell (based on the Meat Loaf album) at Manchester Opera House – where it had its world premiere in 2017

Freshers style o’clock – the best places to shop in Manchester

Freshers style o’clock – the best places to shop in Manchester

New to Manchester? Our deputy fashion editor, Zahra Mukadam, walks you through the best places to shop in city center.

Manchester residents asked to reduce water use as reservoirs run low

Manchester residents asked to reduce water use as reservoirs run low

United Utilities urges customers to reduce their water usage due to reservoir water levels reaching worrying lows