Food & Drink
The best Christmas meal kits to try in Manchester and beyond
Fabulous festive feasts, from epic Christmas burgers and pigs in blankets pasta to Michelin starred mince pies
Louise Rhind-Tutt
27 November 2020
Lifestyle
Fashion & Beauty
Meet the Manchester doctor who became the UK’s leading hair transplant surgeon
Dr Matee’s clients include the rich and famous – but he also offers free treatments to local heroes to say thank you
I Love MCR
27 November 2020
Lifestyle
How to look after houseplants this winter – the ultimate guide
Local plant store Three Little Leaves share their top tips – plus recommend some hardier plants ideal for the colder months
I Love MCR
26 November 2020
Health & Fitness
What’s it like being part of Greater Manchester’s first COVID-19 vaccine trial?
Residents across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to get involved and help find an effective vaccine for coronavirus
Mikey Richardson
26 November 2020
Family & Kids
This new children’s TV show has been made entirely in Greater Manchester
The World According to Grandpa, which stars Don Warrington and Sally Lindsay, was filmed in Stockport and animated in MediaCityUK
Louise Rhind-Tutt
25 November 2020
Food & Drink
Inside the family bakery making the only Eccles Cakes actually made in Eccles
Albert Street Bakery is just a stone’s throw away from the site of the original Eccles Cake shop established by James Birch in 1796
Louise Rhind-Tutt
25 November 2020
Family & Kids
The Lowry to live-stream The Gruffalo free to every primary school in Salford
The show will bring Christmas cheer to over 10,000 local children – and the first 50 schools to register will receive £50 of art supplies
Louise Rhind-Tutt
24 November 2020
Health & Fitness
Great Manchester Run launches festive December challenge
Complete the 12 runs of Christmas and get a tree-mendous medal
I Love MCR
24 November 2020
Food & Drink
Manchester Union launches new black lager to help Manchester music venues
Cans will show images of the Albert Hall, Band on the Wall, Matt & Phred’s and more, with a QR code to access live streamed events
Louise Rhind-Tutt
23 November 2020
Showbiz
Northern Quarter becomes 1960s Soho for new BBC drama Ridley Road
Bars and restaurants of the Northern Quarter were transformed into 1960s Soho at the weekend for major new BBC drama Ridley Road
Dianne Bourne
23 November 2020
Cheshire
Real Housewives star to launch Boujee Restaurant in Manchester
‘Boujee is packed with personality and really does have something for everyone’ says Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lystra Adams
Dianne Bourne
23 November 2020
Books
Read Manchester launches Christmas book appeal to help local children
‘Every child deserves the right to read, learn and explore life, no matter what their start or circumstances’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
23 November 2020
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