A powerful glimpse into the 1960s slums of Manchester
In 1968, Nick Hedges was commissioned by Shelter to photograph the state of housing in Britain. He spent three years visiting some of the...
World’s oldest angling club casts a new line in Manchester
Dozens of anglers will soon be a familiar sight on the Rochdale Canal through Manchester city centre, thanks to a new fishing agreement between...
I went to the DNA VR Arcade in Manchester and had a psychological breakthrough
‘Dear diary, I’ve had a very busy afternoon. I sliced my way through huge falling fruit with samurai swords, saved a village from a...
Manchester’s Christmas animation gives John Lewis a run for its money
The festive film has racked up more than a million views since going live only four days ago.
The animation shows Manchester’s Santa struggling on...
Line Up Announced for 7th December Warehouse Project Show
The Warehouse Project will host Mercury Prize Nominee slowthai’s biggest headline show to date on Saturday 7th December at the newly opened Depot venue...
The Imitation Game at Manchester Art Gallery
At the beginning of the 21st century, we are told that there are no boundaries between art, science and technology.
Over sixty years since Alan...
Selected artists announced for Factory International’s Talent Programme
Ahead of the opening of its landmark new cultural space later this year, Factory International is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of musicians...
Lockie: My journey to modernity
I wonder ...
Is my supposed 'connected' modern life better than my life, pre-internet?
I often wonder if life is now much better in quality than...
King Pins at Trafford Palazzo confirms its summer launch date and reveals new independent...
New 26,000 sq ft flagship, state-of-the-art bowling & gaming experience, King Pins, is set to open in Trafford Palazzo on July 17th, with bookings...
One hundred years ago in Manchester
The results were announced of the Hyde by election with the coalition candidate Mr T.G Jacobsen beating the independent candidate Mr D.P Davis with...