Art & Design
New 50 Windows public art trail – locations revealed in Manchester
The locations of the 50 Windows of Creativity across Manchester City centre have now been revealed
Dianne Bourne
20 October 2020
Arts & Culture
News & Stories
Arts & Culture
Interview: John Cooper Clarke has written a memoir – and it’s a rollicking rock’n’roll rollercoaster
The Bard of Salford tells us about his extraordinary life – from growing up in Higher Broughton and being “unofficial uncle” to Mark E. Smith to why Johnny Depp owes him big time
Louise Rhind-Tutt
16 October 2020
Festivals
Manchester charity looking for talented people and groups to take part in new virtual festival
The #OurTrafford festival is being organised by mental health charity MancSpirit – and organisers want people across the borough to take part
I Love MCR
16 October 2020
Cinema
A drive-in pantomime, Christmas cinema and car-a-oke experience is coming to Manchester this winter
Drive-in festival The Parking Lot Social is bringing Christmas to intu Trafford Centre with a host of exciting socially-distanced events
I Love MCR
15 October 2020
Attractions
Revealed: the historic North West sites at risk of being lost forever
Five sites in the North West have been added to the Heritage at Risk Register because of concerns about their condition, while six have been removed
I Love MCR
15 October 2020
TV & Radio
ITV commissions gripping new drama by Manchester screenwriter and producer
Starring Sheridan Smith, No Return will be written by Shameless, Clocking Off, The Stranger and Brassic writer Danny Brocklehurst
Louise Rhind-Tutt
15 October 2020
Arts & Culture
£257 million fund announced to support arts and culture – including several Manchester organisations
The Culture Recovery Fund will help venues to plan for reopening and help protect jobs and create opportunities for freelancers
Louise Rhind-Tutt
12 October 2020
Art & Design
Ian Curtis mural unveiled in the Northern Quarter ahead of mental health music festival
A mural of Ian Curtis has been unveiled in Manchester by former Joy Division bandmate Peter Hook
Chris Greenhalgh
10 October 2020
Cheshire
Where is the Real Housewives of Cheshire filmed? The Manchester and Cheshire locations to look out for
The Real Housewives of Cheshire is back for its 12th series on ITVBe – here is where it is filmed in Manchester and Cheshire
Dianne Bourne
9 October 2020
Attractions
Critically endangered orangutan born at Chester Zoo
Adorable photos show doting mum, Leia, protectively cradling her tiny new arrival
Louise Rhind-Tutt
6 October 2020
City of Manchester
Gary Barlow announces solo tour heading to Manchester AO Arena in 2021
Take That star Gary Barlow has delighted fans with news of a solo tour heading to Manchester in 2021
Dianne Bourne
2 October 2020
Festivals
Virtual music festival to mark World Mental Health Day on United We Stream
Two days of live music, talks and wellbeing experiences – plus performances from Nothing But Thieves, The Slow Readers Club and The Lottery Winners
I Love MCR
1 October 2020
Art & Design
Akse has painted a tribute to singer Denise Johnson in Hulme
‘Our girl is on the streets where she grew up’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
30 September 2020
City of Manchester
Where is BBC drama Life filmed in Manchester?
From Chorlton and Cheadle to Salford and Stretford – here’s where to look out for in the new TV series
Dianne Bourne
29 September 2020
Art & Design
MediaCityUK search for new artists to showcase at Box on the Docks
Box on the Docks at Christmas will support two industries hit hard by COVID-19: hospitality and the arts
Louise Rhind-Tutt
28 September 2020
Attractions
New boutique bowling alley to launch at Great Northern Warehouse
Lane7 will take over the former All Star Lanes site with ten pin bowling, gaming and entertainment
I Love MCR
28 September 2020
Attractions
A new £8m casino, bar and restaurant has opened in Manchester – what’s it like?
Show-stopping interior design, a good value restaurant, and a glamorous bar serving local gin cocktails – welcome to Manchester, Napoleons
I Love MCR
26 September 2020
Arts & Culture
Dianne Bourne
26 September 2020
Music
What’s the story with the Oasis posters popping up across Manchester city centre?
Why Morning Glory posters have appeared in Manchester overnight…
I Love MCR
25 September 2020
Sponsored
Ian Jones
24 September 2020
Art & Design
I Love MCR
23 September 2020
Art & Design
This Manchester gallery is reopening with a virtual exhibition reflecting an unprecedented year
Louise Rhind-Tutt
23 September 2020
Arts & Culture
Louise Rhind-Tutt
23 September 2020
Family & Kids
I Love MCR
23 September 2020
Arts & Culture
I Love MCR
22 September 2020
Festivals
I Love MCR
21 September 2020
City of Manchester
Manchester Food and Drink Festival postponed as coronavirus cases increase across region
Dianne Bourne
18 September 2020
