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Introducing: The Maddocks

Introducing: The Maddocks

Stockport’s most exciting new export The Maddocks chat to The Mancunion about their new single ‘This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things’
If this is the future of live music, ‘I Can’t Stand it’: Blossoms livestream review

If this is the future of live music, ‘I Can’t Stand it’: Blossoms livestream review

With live performances on hold due to COVID019, can a livestream production live up to the energy of a Blossoms gig? Niamh Boorman investigates
Live Review: Blossoms at Stockport Plaza

Live Review: Blossoms at Stockport Plaza

Editor Georgina Davidson reviews Blossoms at their album launch show in Stockport
Twenty percent rise in potholes in Manchester

Twenty percent rise in potholes in Manchester

The rise in potholes could cause serious consequences for drivers and cyclists that use Manchester’s roads
Live Review: Fuzzy Sun at Academy 3

Live Review: Fuzzy Sun at Academy 3

Hometown favourites Fuzzy Sun played Manchester’s Academy 3 to a raptuous crowd, despite absences and a disappointing support act
Live Review: Blossoms at Edgeley Park

Live Review: Blossoms at Edgeley Park

Editor Olivia White catches Blossoms at their sold-out hometown date as they bring style and ooze confidence, however, did their new single fit their status quo?
Stockport MP among Labour defectors to Independent Group

Stockport MP among Labour defectors to Independent Group

A representative of Stockport for over 25 years, Coffey joined colleagues in criticising the party’s leadership over Brexit and antisemitism
Grimmfest – Manchester’s Horror Film Festival

Grimmfest – Manchester’s Horror Film Festival

Grimmfest is returning to Manchester in its 10th year to celebrate independent horror, sci-fi and fantasy films. It takes place on the 4th-7th of October at the Odeon Manchester Great Northern. The festival promises to be a thrilling weekend. Festival coordinators, Simeon Halligan and Rachel Richardson-Jones created Grimmfest 10 years ago to showcase horror films […]

The Life of Karen and her Pi(es)

Patrick Young tests out delicious pies he found in the most mysterious corner of Facebook, all thanks to ultimate pie enthusiast and Stockport deli owner, Karen

FA Cup 1st Round round up

The start of November saw the FA Cup first round return, with no fewer than seven Greater Manchester teams in action

Live: Blossoms

Stockport’s Blossoms appear thoroughly uninterested by the prospect of a sold-out show at the Academy—so why should the crowd feel differently, asks Meg Roberts

Stockport refugee project overwhelmed with volunteers

The local impact of the refugee crisis is uncertain when you consider this student-led volunteering project

Stockport Film Festival returns

Nihal tells us about the successful second outing of the festival

Police seize estimated £1m in drugs and drug money

Police raid 13 houses across Stockport and North Wales in drug operation

Costumed men beat and racially abuse taxi driver

Three men in Halloween costumes surrounded and attacked a taxi driver, after refusing to pay their fare