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
Lifestyle
News & Stories
Food & Drink
Bar Hütte is back – bigger, better and in a new location
Expect karaoke, pizza and hot gin – plus a more family-friendly feel to the safe, sanitised and pre-bookable private hüttes
Louise Rhind-Tutt
19 October 2020
Events
Victoria Baths to reopen its doors for a festive winter fair
There will be stalls selling art, jewellery, ceramics, homeware and festive decorations – plus mulled wine and mince pies galore
I Love MCR
19 October 2020
Community
BBC radio star Chelsea Norris opens her own shop in Bramhall
“Some people when they go on maternity leave have a nice relaxing time. Not me,” says BBC star Chelsea Norris
Dianne Bourne
18 October 2020
Business
Manchester breweries say Tier 3 ‘pointlessly destroys pubs, employment and Northern communities’
‘Northerners should not agree that their economies, employment and communities are deliberately devastated’ say local brewers including Joseph Holt, JW Lees and Hydes
Louise Rhind-Tutt
16 October 2020
Family & Kids
Enjoy half term close to home at this fun-filled Manchester venue
The Corn Exchange has a range of offers and activities for all ages this half term, from games and ghost hunts to deals on meals
I Love MCR
16 October 2020
Food & Drink
UK’s largest fully outdoor heated market is coming to Manchester this winter
Winter Island will bring festive stalls including a bratwurst grill, hog roast and mulled wine hut to Freight Island – along with the city’s first winter ice curling rink
Louise Rhind-Tutt
15 October 2020
Food & Drink
Great Northern teams up with ARMR Store for final community kitchen takeovers
Each dish from the store, which is usually based in Ardwick, is meat free and includes organic ingredients that are packed with flavour
I Love MCR
15 October 2020
City of Manchester
Manchester’s Christmas Markets CANCELLED for 2020
Breaking news – Manchester’s Christmas Markets will NOT go ahead in 2020
Dianne Bourne
14 October 2020
City of Manchester
Manchester’s best outdoor dining and terraces for “rule of six” meet ups
The new rules mean for the first time since the Summer people from all areas of Greater Manchester ARE allowed to meet up in outdoor settings
Dianne Bourne
14 October 2020
City of Manchester
Manchester’s Missguided “redefines nude” with diverse models to empower women
The new Missguided campaign aims to redefine what “nude” stands for – with a diverse range of women proudly showing their figures
Dianne Bourne
14 October 2020
Bury
New Scandi-style restaurant Osma opens in Prestwich – so what’s it like?
The anticipated new Prestwich restaurant boasting a Michelin-trained chef is now open
Chris Greenhalgh
13 October 2020
Food & Drink
You can get authentic Romana pizzas for just £5 this month at this independent local restaurant
Mano a Bocca is taking part in Fiver Fest – which is all about supporting your local town or high street
I Love MCR
13 October 2020
Food & Drink
This Manchester Italian offers authentic Neapolitan delights at a pocket-friendly price
It’s rare to find food of this quality at this price, particularly in the city centre – and Cibo has some extra special offers this month too
Ian Jones
13 October 2020
Food & Drink
The Oast House Tipi is back – alongside weekend breakfast and drag brunches
The famous Christmas Tipi is back in Spinningfields – along with a weekend breakfast menu featuring loaded butties and warm Scotch eggs
I Love MCR
13 October 2020
Food & Drink
This NQ bar has a new look, a heated terrace and a top new food menu
Dive Bar & Grill has undergone a £250k refit – with a new grill menu taking influence from New York’s prime steakhouses
I Love MCR
12 October 2020
Travel & Hotels
This Manchester hotel has been called the best in the North by The Times
The national newspaper says Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs have scored a hit with this lavish conversion of Manchester’s old stock exchange
Louise Rhind-Tutt
10 October 2020
Food & Drink
Honest Burgers have launched a new Manchester special – so what’s it like?
The Beef Wellington burger may just be their best yet
Louise Rhind-Tutt
9 October 2020
Food & Drink
Christmas parties may be cancelled – but this Manchester restaurant has launched an appetising alternative
San Carlo’s Christmas celebration gift box contains everything you need to embrace the party spirit – no matter where you are
I Love MCR
9 October 2020
Food & Drink
Manchester’s hospitality sector outraged at “shambles” new coronavirus measures
“What a shambles!”
Chris Greenhalgh
9 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
Cheshire
Alderley Edge sun terrace becomes winter chalet for social distanced dining
A winter “chic chalet” with roaring fire and champagne bar has opened at this Alderley Edge hotspot
Dianne Bourne
9 October 2020
Bury
New Paloma bar and kitchen has brought a mouth watering taste of the Mediterranean to Prestwich
“The suburbs are where it’s at…”
Chris Greenhalgh
8 October 2020
Food & Drink
Manchester’s oldest indie Italian is helping us eat out for less this October
Treat yourself with 50% off Don Giovanni’s a la carte menu all day Monday to Friday
I Love MCR
8 October 2020
Food & Drink
Peaky Blinders bar is back with a new chef, a new menu – and some great value offers
From lazy weekend breakfasts to T-bone Tuesdays, this Peter Street bar is full of tasty treats whichever day you go
I Love MCR
7 October 2020
Business
How this new business is matching global opportunities to freelancers – with true equality at its centre
‘The future of work is changing’ – so what does equality in the workplace really mean?
I Love MCR
7 October 2020
Food & Drink
Six by Nico announces new tasting menu will be Bombay Kitchen themed
Expect a mixture of classic dishes and modern Indian cooking styles when the new six course menu launches later this month
Louise Rhind-Tutt
6 October 2020
