Danny Moran: Back of the net for the Portico this year

The Portico Prize walks among us to level up the profile of Northern writing. By means of a chilling counter-factual we could imagine a...

Manchester Film Festival announces official selection as festival returns in March

Manchester Film Festival is pleased to announce the Official Selection for the 2022 edition of the festival. Over 130 films will screen from 12th-20th March...

After a two year gap Manchester Day is set to return this summer

After a two-year absence due to Covid, Manchester Day - the city's favourite day of the year - is back for 2022 and promises...

Holocaust Memorial Day project launches with Manchester Jewish Museum and Imperial War Museums

On Holocaust Memorial Day 2022, Manchester Jewish Museum will launch a year-long project that will culminate on Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 with a public...

It was far from blue on a Monday at the Ivy

Much as I enjoyed watching the chocolate bomb being served on the next table, my brain won the battle over my eyes. Yes just two...

From Bury South to Ancoats & Beswick and Stephen Graham’s Boiling Point

In the unlikely event that freelance MP Christian Wakeford opts to reward calls for a by-election in his Bury South constituency - following his...

Manchester Council urge rethink over HS2 proposals for a Piccadilly overground station

Council is warning that a proposed new overground Manchester Piccadilly station to accommodate HS2 and improved northern rail links would squander some of the...

Stalybridge wins Town of Culture status

Stalybridge is to take centre stage after being named Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture for 2022. The prestigious accolade shines a light on the many...

COMPETITION TIME: Big Game Competition at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester for the Super Bowl

Win the ultimate Big Game experience at Hard Rock Cafe Manchester. As fans prepare for the season end showdown on Sunday 13th February, Hard Rock...

An invitation to get involved in The History of Climate Change this summer in...

In June 2022 (Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 June) a festival exploring climate change will take place across Greater Manchester. Led by Manchester Histories,...