News & Stories
Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest inspiring news and stories from the heart of Manchester…
Menu
Trending Now
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
City of Salford
A long awaited whiskey as Salford head to Wembley for first time in over 50 years
In 1987 Austin Wilkinson gave the Salford Red Devils Chairman a bottle of whiskey – and they vowed not to open it until Salford reached the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley
I Love MCR
17 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
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
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
City of Manchester
Andy Burnham says Greater Manchester “unanimously rejects” Tier 3 lockdown
“This is an important moment, Greater Manchester will stand firm, we are fighting back for fairness”
Dianne Bourne
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
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
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
Charity
Manchester’s homeless told they won’t be left out in the cold this autumn and winter
“We don’t just want to help people off the streets for a few days. We want to help them rebuild their lives…”
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
City of Manchester
Greater Manchester placed in Tier 2 lockdown – what the new rules mean
What you can and can’t do in Greater Manchester now the region is officially placed into Tier 2 lockdown
Dianne Bourne
12 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
Charity
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford given MBE following fight against child poverty
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is a ‘leader for young people’ as he’s awarded an MBE in Honours List
Chris Greenhalgh
10 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