New BBC series will takes us right to the frontline with British soldiers

BBC Two has announced a new three-part observational documentary series Army: Behind The New Frontlines. The programme will giveaccess to the British Army during one...

Cinema at a glance: The Morrissey Biopic ‘England Is Mine’

England Is Mine, Mark Gill’s feature length directorial debut, explores the life of Steven Patrick Morrissey - that is, before he became known to...
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Lockie: The Prince and the small girl

This week my column is a short essay I wrote after Prince passed away. No jokes, no clever comments... Just my version of what I...

From Russia to Iran

Channel 4 today announces its fourth major series with explorer Levison Wood, following his previous treks along the Nile, Himalayas and most recently, from...

Belinda wins Cathedral Photo Competition

For the past five years, Manchester Cathedral has organised a photography competition, Capture the Cathedral.  Every year the standard gets better and better as...

Poetry professor releases new work inspired by Manchester

Michael Symmons Roberts, Professor of Poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University, has released a new collection of poetry entitled ‘Mancunia’. The first new collection since ‘Drysalter’,...

5-year-old recreates iconic LS Lowry scene from her bedroom window – 64 years after...

LS Lowry’s Going to the Match is one of the most recognisable paintings in Britain today. It captured the scene, in 1953, as crowds flocked...

Sarah Millican to launch Manchester’s Literature Festival

This autumn's Manchester Literature Festival will be launched with a special in conversation event with much loved comedian, broadcaster and now author Sarah Millican. Sarah will...

Renowned fashion photographer and contemporary artist showcases new collection at King Street gallery

A celebrated fashion photographer and contemporary artist made an appearance at King Street last week to showcase his latest collection. Raphael Mazzucco flew over from...

Corrie role for ex-soldier drama student

A FORMER soldier who left school without any qualifications has appeared in Coronation Street ahead of graduating from the University of Salford. Ryan Mulvey,aged 35,...