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Review: Pieminister

In search of a notorious wedge of cake, a friend and I were quickly thrown off course after coming into contact with Pieminister

Review: Secret Theatre: A Series of Increasingly Impossible Acts

Benjamin Monk found Secret Theatre’s Edinburgh hit to be dizzying, life-affirming elation

Competition: Win tickets to see Sam Smith, Gorgon City, Labrinth, Ella Eyre and Rixton!

We’re giving away tickets for Vevo’s Halloween Party at Victoria Warehouse. Read on for details!

Review: Lee Evans

Andy van den Bent-Kelly heads to the Phones 4u Arena to see if one of the country’s best-known comedians can still deliver with his new Monsters Tour

Feature: Party For The People

PFTP offers a unique way to add an ethical dimension to music events at no extra cost

Live: Sleaford Mods

Daniel Arme is captivated by the Sleaford Mod’s gig at Club Academy

Review: Pangaea

James Robb investigates how well this year’s Pangaea coped as being a freshers’ event.

Interview: Professor Fred Loebinger

Andy van den Bent-Kelly sat down with the Professor of Particle Physics to discuss CERN, Manchester and all things atomic

Live: Hawkwind

Hawkwind perform truly bonkers psychedelia with a punk edge

Live: These Ghosts

These Ghosts’ knack for intricate arrangements and soaring hooks is impressive

Preview: The Orb

The Orb present ‘adventures beyond the ultraworld & UFOrb’ LIVE

Manchester Universities are second cheapest in the UK for a round of drinks

The Manchester Universities have been ranked as having the second cheapest round in the UK, having just been beaten by the Leeds Universities.

Live: Silverclub

Silverclub turn the Deaf Institute into a neon-coloured mush of grooviness.

Manchester scientists synthesise “Star of David” molecule

A complex new molecule created by a postgraduate student at the University of Manchester closely resembles the famous symbol of Judaism

Combining cancer treatments could improve survival rates in patients

A study published in Cancer Research reveals that treating patients with both radiotherapy and immunotherapy at the same time could prevent cells from becoming resistant to treatment

Liveblog: North-West Varsity

Follow all the action live from the 2014 North-West Varsity 2014.

Review: Manchester Food & Drink Festival

James Jackman visits Albert Square to sample the delights on offer at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival.

Preview: RBMA presents DJ Harvey

DJ Harvey is in town on 24th October

Manchester Metamorphosis

Gráinne Morrison on the sartorial influence of student life in Manchester.

Funding boost for Manchester Alzheimer’s researcher

The award will be used to fund a project that could greatly enhance our understanding of dementia