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Live Review: Jon Hopkins

Live Review: Jon Hopkins

Critically acclaimed producer Jon Hopkins returns to Manchester’s Albert Hall for a midweek evening of well-crafted, atmospheric techno writes Tom Allen

New Somme memorial unveiled in Manchester

New Somme memorial unveiled in Manchester

The WW1 memorial remembers the victims of the 1916 battle, honouring the lives of those from Manchester and across the world

Poorest families in Greater Manchester hit by ‘poverty premium’

Poorest families in Greater Manchester hit by ‘poverty premium’

Research reveals that poor families in Greater Manchester might be paying a substantial amount more for goods and services than their richer counterparts

Fallowfield favourite The Font to close

Fallowfield favourite The Font to close

The student-friendly cocktail bar will close permanently after ten years of business in Fallowfield

Suffragette’s force-feeding letter goes on display in Manchester

Suffragette’s force-feeding letter goes on display in Manchester

A collection of objects giving insight into the Suffragette movement 100 years on will go on display in the People’s History Museum

Northerners get half the transport investment of Londoners

Northerners get half the transport investment of Londoners

Reports suggest since the launch of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plan, transport spending in London is continuing to rise, leaving the north behind

SU Exec Officer among eight arrested for climate disruption

SU Exec Officer among eight arrested for climate disruption

The arrests were made after several protestors blocked the roads in central Manchester

Big businesses pledge to go green in Manchester

Big businesses pledge to go green in Manchester

Big businesses in Greater Manchester such as Aldi have pledged their intentions to help Manchester become a more sustainable and green city.

Talking To The Mason Collective

Talking To The Mason Collective

Formed in the city brimming with young talent, The Mason Collective is made up of three friends from south Manchester, Blair Suarez, Mase Milo and Omar Gueda. Since founding in 2014, the trio have been pioneering all angles of Manchester’s creative scene, and if you’ve partied in Manchester you should know about The Mason Collective. […]

Live Review: Deadmau5 (WHP)

Live Review: Deadmau5 (WHP)

Working through twinkling flotation tank ambience, wonky lo-fi techno, and glistening big room dubstep Deadmau5 took to Manchester’s renowned stage of WHP playing to an electrified full-capacity audience.

Strongbow Dark Fruit… bakery?

Strongbow Dark Fruit… bakery?

Strongbow Dark Fruit cider opens a one-off bakery in the heart of Manchester, treating its fans to Dark Fruit inspired cakes, doughnuts and ice cream.

Accelerated degrees could see students save on tuition fees

Accelerated degrees could see students save on tuition fees

A two-year degree plan has been promised to cut the cost of tuition fees

In conversation with Martin Parr

In conversation with Martin Parr

Photographer Martin Parr makes his return to Manchester with his newest exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery; Theo Bennett met him to talk about his work, the city of Manchester, Instagram, and a little bit of politics

Paper bee straws launched around Greater Manchester

Paper bee straws launched around Greater Manchester

The straws will be in many popular Manchester eateries and bars

Nine ‘rogue’ taxi drivers caught in Manchester city centre

Nine ‘rogue’ taxi drivers caught in Manchester city centre

The operation – Operation Aztec – was carried out by Manchester City Council’s Licensing Team alongside Greater Manchester Police

UoM ranks top 5 in the UK for graduate employability

UoM ranks top 5 in the UK for graduate employability

Graduates from the University of Manchester were also ranked 35th most sought after globally

Piccadilly Gardens one of the worst crime hot-spots in the country

Piccadilly Gardens one of the worst crime hot-spots in the country

Street-level data shows that 1,746 crimes have been reported on or near the city’s main civic square

Victory Over Blindness

Victory Over Blindness

‘Victory over Blindness’, outside Piccadilly Station, commemorates the returning blind veterans who fought during the Great War.

Stagecoach service accused of ‘unacceptable standards’

Stagecoach service accused of ‘unacceptable standards’

Concerns have been raised surrounding the popular 147 bus route which is run by Stagecoach and partly subsided by the University of Manchester

Woman raped by masked men on Fallowfield Loop

Woman raped by masked men on Fallowfield Loop

The incident took place at approximately 4:50am last Wednesday morning, and police are appealing for witnesses