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Time for the good news! Manchester is an open book filled with positive news and inspiring stories. Read human stories about real Mancunians, community, culture, food and drink and lifestyle, plus loads more. Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest Manchester news stories from across the city region…

The best Sunday roasts in and around Manchester

Irresistible tapas spots in Manchester that’ll make you feel like you’re in Spain

Jeremy Clarkson

“Manchester is not Britain’s second city, it’s the first” – Jeremy Clarkson

An A-Z of Greater Manchester’s best independent record stores

Manc music legend honoured for Record Store Day

Easter Egg hunts across Manchester for a tenner or less

Review: The Death of an English Pub Review at Tallyrand is ‘a hilarious love letter to pub culture’

Tim Gallagher 10 April 2025

Death of an English Pub is a lively and immersive exploration of the pub’s role as a cornerstone of British social life, blending history, humour, and heartfelt performances.

Abigail’s Party

Review: Abigail’s Party at The Royal Exchange is ‘a classic, full of big hits’

Glenn Meads 10 April 2025

Natalie Abrahami’s production of Abigail’s Party at the Royal Exchange captures the awkward tension and quiet desperation beneath its suburban facade.

Eric Cantona

King Eric becomes co-owner of FC United

Thom Bamford 9 April 2025

United legend Eric Cantona has become a co-owner of FC United of Manchester, embracing its unique member-driven model and encouraging supporters worldwide to join its mission of putting fans and community first.

Review: The Koala Who Could at LOWRY is ‘an uplifting journey of courage and change’

Shayan Le 9 April 2025

The Koala Who Could at LOWRY is a charming production that beautifully explores themes of fear, change, and courage, leaving young audiences entertained and inspired.

Little Women

Review: Little Women at LOWRY is ‘a moving and modern take on Alcott’s timeless novel’

Annalise Bennett 9 April 2025

A heartfelt and visually stunning stage adaptation of Little Women at The Lowry captures the emotional journey of the March sisters with charm, depth, and contemporary relevance

RadioAlty celebrates five years of broadcasting and nurturing local talent

Thom Bamford 9 April 2025

Altrincham’s community radio station marks five years on air and invites the next generation of broadcasters to join its growing team.

How a grassroots DJ collective is transforming Manchester’s music scene

Thom Bamford 8 April 2025

DJ Club MCR is creating a fun and inclusive space where aspiring DJs of all backgrounds can learn, connect, and shine in the city’s thriving underground music scene.

Street parties and cathedral bells to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Manchester

Thom Bamford 8 April 2025

Eighty years after the guns fell silent, Manchester prepares to honour VE Day with street parties, bell ringing, and a city united in remembrance.

The Clink

The Clink celebrates ten years of empowerment and second chances

For a decade, The Clink has transformed lives by empowering women with skills, confidence, and second chances through fine dining.

How the Wonky Artist painted her way back to happiness after tragedy

Tim Bacon tribute

Tim Bacon tribute – a man who changed the landscape of popular dining

The Wharf beer garden in Manchester's Castlefield

The best beer gardens and places to eat outside in Manchester

How Manchester’s turbulent past shaped a global icon of journalism

The stars you could be running alongside at this year’s Great Manchester Run

The incredible theatre group proving age is just a number

Walk for Women this International Women's Day in Manchester

How to celebrate International Women’s Day in Manchester

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Strangeways Prison riot Manchester

Strangeways: over 35 years since Britain’s toughest prison riot

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Mark E Smith

Remembering Manc music maverick Mark E. Smith

Dave Haslam

Hand-pressed pie at The Founder's Hall Manchester

Pie Hard: where to get the best pies in and around Manchester

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Manchester pancakes

The best places to eat pancakes in Manchester

Thom Bamford

Why Manchester is the best UK city for live music

Thom Bamford

Happy news and stories sponsored by Happy Radio UK – playing the songs that make you smile. Available on DAB Radio across the North West.

Private dining room at Lucky Cat Manchester

The best private dining rooms in Manchester for exclusive dinner parties

The Big Manchester Bake

The best cooking classes in Greater Manchester

Atlas Bar

The independent speciality coffee shops across Greater Manchester

Richmond Tea Rooms afternoon tea

The best places for afternoon tea in Manchester

This is the place: is Littleborough the friendliest place to live in Greater Manchester?

This is the place: Marple is the jewel of the Cheshire Alps

This is the place: why Whitefield is giving Manchester’s ‘up and coming’ areas a run for their money

This is the place: why Bramhall is buzzing

Isabelle Kenyon

Worker Bee: Meet Isabelle Kenyon, founder of an award-winning one-woman publishing company

John Robb

Worker Bee: Meet John Robb, legendary journalist, author and musician

Tayub from Zouk

Worker Bee: Meet Tayub Amjad – owner of Zouk Tea Bar and Grill

Worker Bee: meet Mary-Ellen McTague, the Manchester chef and philanthropist

Street parties and cathedral bells to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Manchester

National Trust Sky Gardening challenge brings nature to the city

Martyn Hett and Figen Murray

Martyn’s Law granted royal assent today to protect venues from terror attacks

Charity brings the joy of reading to Manchester’s food banks

Permanently Unique

Mancunian brothers behind Fenix, Tattu and Louis take their daring vision to dazzle Dubai

Kennedy's Irish Bar in Altrincham serve a great pint of Guinness

Where to get the best pint of Guinness in Manchester

Legendary Manchester restaurant to undergo “huge transformation” under new ownership

Celebrating ten glorious years of Hawksmoor Manchester

Abigail’s Party

Review: Abigail’s Party at The Royal Exchange is ‘a classic, full of big hits’

An A-Z of Greater Manchester’s best independent record stores

Review: The Koala Who Could at LOWRY is ‘an uplifting journey of courage and change’

Little Women

Review: Little Women at LOWRY is ‘a moving and modern take on Alcott’s timeless novel’

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