Spikes of graphene can kill bacteria on implants
A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as implant surgery. This is the...
Guy Garvey to become a professor of songwriting
The Elbow frontman will lead a masterclass at Manchester Writing School.
One of the most celebrated songwriters of his generation, Garvey has twice won the...
A blue in a sea of Red?
It's a decade since the Conservative Party had a councillor on Manchester's Council, even then it was a bit of a misdemeanour,34-year-old legal executive,Faraz...
Paris ’68, the Shudehill Fight and The Legend of Tim Bobbin: Magnus Quaife –...
Separated by two centuries, yet events pulsing from the same vein of civil disobedience, a food riot in 18th century Manchester and the student...
Co-op and Costa Coffee open the doors on Weatherfield stores as landmark partnership gets...
Costa Coffee and Co-op marked the official opening of their Weatherfield stores, toasting the start of the unique product placement deals on Britain’s longest...
Bigger and better: Grub Food Fair to return to the Courtyard at Mayfield
The Mayfield Partnership has announced the return of the popular Grub Food Fair to the Courtyard, Baring Street – the gateway to the Mayfield...
There’s a new Zzzzzz… in Manchester’s Corn Exchange
Following the success of its existing aparthotel on Princess Street in Manchester, stylish
aparthotel chain, Roomzzz, has opened its doors in the Manchester Corn Exchange.
The...
Stories of child patients in early NHS unearthed
A University of Manchester historian is to highlight the untold experiences of children who were admitted to hospital in the early years of the...
Tangerine Trees and Marmalade Skies
They say life begins at 50. And for artist Steve Capper, everything came into focus when he took early retirement at 52.
Spending 30 years...
New beginnings as first baby is born at new birth centre in Salford
A new birth centre has officially opened at Ingleside in Salford – 80 years after it was first proposed – and has seen its...