Inspiring Manchester News & Stories

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 Manchester markets we have loved and lost

The best gastropubs in and around Manchester

Ancoats gastropub named one of the best in the UK…again!

“We were equally as important as the Hacienda in Manchester’s clubbing history”

Manchester: a city where music still has the power to turn strangers into family

How New York and Manchester fell in love through great music scenes

“We’re at breaking point” iconic Manchester bar owner speaks out on hospitality crisis

Thom Bamford 11 January 2025

Mark Wrigley, owner of Manchester’s iconic Atlas Bar, warns that new government-imposed costs are pushing independent bars like his to the brink, leaving only chain pubs to dominate the high streets.

“It’s not a ‘no go’ area anymore, it’s a really lovely place” – The reinvention of Ordsall

Declan Carey 10 January 2025

Once a troubled “no-go” zone infamous for burned-out cars and derelict streets, Ordsall has transformed into a strong community with a strong sense of camaraderie, attracting families, young professionals, and even tourists

Incredible Manchester events not to be missed in 2025

Thom Bamford 10 January 2025

Unmissable Manchester Events 2025 – your ultimate guide to the city’s most exciting happenings this year!

Manchester United bid goodbye to a club legend

Thom Bamford 9 January 2025

Manchester United mourned Kath Phipps, their devoted receptionist of 50+ years, at a heartfelt farewell on Monday.

Didsbury Sports Ground needs your help to rise again after devastating floods

Thom Bamford 9 January 2025

Didsbury Sports Ground, a cornerstone of community sports and fitness, faces an uncertain future after devastating floods and needs your help to rebuild.

Discover a new way to socialise without alcohol this dry January

I Love MCR 8 January 2025

Discover an exciting community where sober and mindful drinkers can connect and thrive without alcohol.

Review: An Inspector Calls at LOWRY is a ‘tour de force of performance and set design’

Mahak Khan 8 January 2025

An Inspector Calls at LOWRY is a theatrical triumph, combining stellar performances, a jaw-dropping set, and J.B. Priestley’s razor-sharp writing to deliver a gripping, unforgettable night of mystery and social commentary.

Will this new skyscraper be the future of city living?

Ethan Davies 8 January 2025

Plans for a 44-storey apartment block on Whitworth Street West are advancing, but the neighbouring Vision Manchester ‘skinnyscraper’ project faces uncertainty after its developer entered administration.