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20 Greater Manchester pubs named in The Telegraph top 500

Manchester's pubs are magic, so much so that 20 of them across Greater Manchester have been named as some of the best in England.

The best restaurants in and around Manchester

Discover the best restaurants in Greater Manchester – look beyond the big chains and tourist haunts in the city centre to find the city region’s best places to eat.

Legendary restaurants in Manchester still going strong after all these years

The oldest restaurants in Manchester have stood the test of time

The best outdoor swimming spots near Manchester

Looking to cool off this summer? There's some amazing spots for swimming outdoors, some just on ourdoorstep, some just a bit further..

Manchester’s best May half term events for curious kids and cool parents

From raves and robots to theatre shows, science experiments and outdoor escapades, Manchester’s May half term is packed with unforgettable family fun for every age.

Community

Pioneering homeless village secures council funding and is set to open in 2026

Transformative housing project under Castlefield’s arches gets £1.4m boost to help break the cycle of homelessness.

Manchester’s Big Horn could blow again as councillors back campaign to reinstate iconic sculpture

A blast from Manchester’s creative past could soon be...

Meet the rising stars shortlisted for Young Person of the Year at the I Love Manchester Awards

Honouring the next generation of change-makers, building a kinder, stronger Manchester - they need your vote

Meet the creative innovators shortlisted for the Alan Turing Award

The Alan Turing Award honours the boldest problem-solvers in Greater Manchester, individuals and organisations using fresh ideas and forward thinking.

Meet the community heroes shortlisted for an I Love Manchester Award this year

For the unsung heroes whose kindness, courage and community spirit make Manchester stronger every day

Lifestyle

After a year of hostility, Manchester Pride roars back with trans power

Amid rising threats to LGBTQ+ rights, Kate O’Donnell returns to Manchester Pride not just to perform, but to remind us that visibility is resistance, joy is defiance, and Pride is where we dig deep for each other.

Fred the Red and PAW Patrol team up for a day to remember at the AO Arena

Manchester United Foundation has teamed up with PAW Patrol Live! to give children from a local SEND school an unforgettable day out at the AO Arena

“In this political climate, we need pride more than ever”: Darren Pritchard on protest, politics, and partying

Darren Pritchard brings unapologetic queer joy and political fire to Manchester Pride 2025, reminding us why Pride still matters.

Champagne supermarket: store gets proper Manc rebrand ahead of Oasis gigs

Aldi’s Prestwich store has been cheekily renamed ‘Aldeh’ in honour of Oasis’s Heaton Park reunion gigs, giving shoppers a proper Manc welcome with a musical twist.

How Manchester built the world’s first modern computer

The story of Baby, the Manchester-built machine that sparked the digital age

Culture

Review: Germaine Kruip: A Possibility at MIF is an ‘unmissable feast for the senses’

Visionary artist Germaine Kruip transforms RNCM into a mesmerising sound-and-light ritual for MIF25, in a powerful, disorienting exploration of perception, space, and sensation.

Manchester’s Big Horn could blow again as councillors back campaign to reinstate iconic sculpture

A blast from Manchester’s creative past could soon be...

Iconic music venue launches project to champion migrant music

World of Song is a bold, joyful two-year programme celebrating the rich musical heritage of Manchester’s immigrant communities

Review: Quadrophenia – a Mod Ballet at LOWRY ‘turns a coming-of-age tale into a modern dance triumph’

Pete Townsend’s Quadrophenia is reimagined as a powerful and poignant Mod ballet, blending raw emotion, stunning choreography and iconic music into something wholly original.

Twenty new plays, endless surprises: Why Offcut is the boldest theatre event of the summer

Twenty brand new short plays by North West writers are set to take centre stage at 53two as part of this year’s Offcut theatre festival.

Business

Meet the creative innovators shortlisted for the Alan Turing Award

The Alan Turing Award honours the boldest problem-solvers in Greater Manchester, individuals and organisations using fresh ideas and forward thinking.

This is the place: MediaCity ‘is where the creative spark happens’

From waterside dining to world-class culture and a thriving creative scene, MediaCity is one of Greater Manchester’s most exciting neighbourhoods.

The Rylands building to re-open as high end food hall in ‘massive lift’ for the city

An impressive new food hall will be part of the huge redevelopment planned for the Rylands building

This is the place: Why Altrincham is probably the best place to live in the UK

Altrincham is a thriving town with a strong sense of community, offering everything from top-notch food and drink to great local football.

How Jiggi’s mobile barber pod is helping men look good and talk honestly about mental health

Jiggi's mobile wellbeing pod is a place where men can open up about their mental health and get a great trim

Property & Planning

Green spaces, affordable apartments and high-quality shops: the blueprint of Manchester’s future

Mayfield is shaping up to be Manchester’s model for future neighbourhoods.

Campfield Manchester reopens: a historic market hall brought back to life

A historic Manchester landmark is reborn as Campfield - a £17.5m creative hub blending co-working, culture, and community in the heart of the city.

This old Ashton pub is turning into a new restaurant and HMO

Controversial pub conversion gets green light despite local backlash

Hotspur Press developer fire statement

Developers 'heartbroken' over 'horrific' fire at the Hotspur Press, with plans for student flats in jeopardy

The ‘vanguard’ town in Rochdale on the verge of major change

Heywood is shaping its own future, using £20m to transform its town centre and create a lasting legacy for generations to come

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Music & Nightlife

hard life

Breakout British act hard life return with a bold new chapter in 2025, stopping at Manchester Academy

Paul Carrack: The Country Side

Paul Carrack returns to The Bridgewater Hall with a brand-new show

Manchester Soundwave Festival 2025

Celebrate the best of Manchester’s music at Manchester Soundwave Festival, returning to Ashton on Mersey Sports Club

The Billy Joel Songbook

A night of iconic hits performed live by Elio Pace and his band at The Bridgewater Hall

Stranger Ways Festival

A fresh grassroots event celebrating Manchester’s emerging and breakthrough indie talent.

Health & Fitness

Sunrise Sessions with Holland & Barrett

Kickstart your day with good vibes and even better energy at Sunrise Sessions

Summer Solstice Wellness at The Lowry Hotel

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with an Afternoon of Wellness at The Lowry Hotel

Tour & Sightseeing

Chetham’s Library Tours

Packed with historical facts and fascinating stories.

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