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Steve Hill

The fearless teacher who conquered five Mongolian marathons and five Guatemalan mountains for charity

Jurassic World

Breathtaking Jurassic World exhibition with life-sized dinosaurs has arrived in Manchester

The best student deals in Manchester

Bada Bing

The much loved Sopranos inspired ‘hoagie’ shop returns to Northern Quarter

Sir Bobby's Street Reds

“It would mean so much for him to see this” How the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation is giving the gift of football in Moss Side

“Nobody in the world has the right to tell us our dreams are too big” – the incredible Steve Hill MBE

The best student deals in Manchester

Thom Bamford 6 September 2024

Being a student in Manchester means enjoying world-class nightlife, delicious eats, and incredible discounts that make city life both exciting and affordable.

Oasis

You won’t believe how much money the Oasis reunion is set to bring to the local economy

Thom Bamford 6 September 2024

The Oasis reunion concerts at Heaton Park are set to generate millions for Manchester’s economy, with the city’s hospitality and tourism sectors preparing for a massive influx of fans from around the world.

Bada Bing

The much loved Sopranos inspired ‘hoagie’ shop returns to Northern Quarter

Thom Bamford 6 September 2024

Bada Bing, Manchester’s cult-favorite Sopranos-inspired sandwich shop, is reopening this September in the Northern Quarter after a two-year hiatus.

Sir Bobby's Street Reds

“It would mean so much for him to see this” How the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation is giving the gift of football in Moss Side

Thom Bamford 5 September 2024

The Manchester United and Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation have launched a community football project – Sir Bobby’s Street Reds – as a lasting legacy to the former Manchester United and England footballer.

Delicatessen and restaurant offering ‘an authentic slice of Italy’ to open on Quay Street

I Love MCR 5 September 2024

Lina Stores, a renowned deli that has proved a huge success in London, are opening a new store in Manchester.

Hartshead Power Station

Huge new community park and 162-home development to revitalise an abandoned industrial site

George Lythgoe 5 September 2024

The future of a vacant green space that was once occupied by a former coal-fired power station in Stalybridge could be decided next week.

Lifeshare

Manchester’s oldest homeless charity celebrates ‘bittersweet anniversary’

Thom Bamford 4 September 2024

Lifeshare, one of Manchester’s oldest charities is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Learn why it’s a bittersweet one.

The River Irwell

The next step in Salford’s incredible ‘regeneration story’

Declan Carey 4 September 2024

A new riverside route is being planned to connect Salford Quays and the city centre.

Jo Richler

Volunteer awarded Manchester University’s highest honour for service to bereaved parents

Jo Richler has been awarded the University of Manchester’s Medal of Honour for her decades of voluntary service supporting bereaved parents.

Steve Hill

The fearless teacher who conquered five Mongolian marathons and five Guatemalan mountains for charity

Jurassic World

Breathtaking Jurassic World exhibition with life-sized dinosaurs has arrived in Manchester

The best student deals in Manchester

Bada Bing

The much loved Sopranos inspired ‘hoagie’ shop returns to Northern Quarter

Sir Bobby's Street Reds

“It would mean so much for him to see this” How the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation is giving the gift of football in Moss Side

“Nobody in the world has the right to tell us our dreams are too big” – the incredible Steve Hill MBE

The best student deals in Manchester

Thom Bamford

Manchester riots: how the city fought back with love

I Love MCR

Best things to do this summer holidays for kids in and around Manchester

I Love MCR

The Wharf beer garden in Manchester's Castlefield

The best beer gardens and places to eat outside in Manchester

I Love MCR

Kids eat free at these Manchester restaurants this summer

Thom Bamford

Where to get the best halal food in Manchester

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.

Buzzing new things to see and do in Manchester this summer

I Love MCR

Where to get the best halal food in Manchester

Thom Bamford

Deansgate sports bar BOX is one of the best places to watch football and live sports in Manchester

Best bars and pubs to watch the football and live sport in Manchester

I Love MCR

Father’s Day in Manchester: top ideas to treat Manc dads

I Love MCR

Sale

This is the place: why Sale might be one of the best places to live in the UK – in five years time

Thom Bamford

This is the place: Prestwich is the ‘cool and well-connected suburb’ with plenty going on

Chris Greenhalgh

This is the place: has Stockport created a blueprint for regenerating our flagging high streets?

Thom Bamford

Ancoats Cutting Square

This is the place: why Ancoats is Manchester’s coolest neighbourhood

Georgina Pellant

Sacha Lord

Worker Bee: Meet Sacha Lord, co-founder of Warehouse Project and Parklife Festival

Ruby Weatherill

Candy's Cupcakes

Worker Bee: Meet Candice Bannister, founder of Candy’s Cupcakes

Thom Bamford

Hannah Beaumont of Beaumont Organic

Worker Bee: Meet Hannah Beaumont-Laurencia, founder of Beaumont Organic

Thom Bamford

Worker Bee: Meet Simon Naylor, creative director at 53two and actor

Glenn Meads

Steve Hill

The fearless teacher who conquered five Mongolian marathons and five Guatemalan mountains for charity

Thom Bamford

“Nobody in the world has the right to tell us our dreams are too big” – the incredible Steve Hill MBE

Thom Bamford

Scott James

Photographer sparks vital mental health talks through Instagram street interviews

Thom Bamford

Hartshead Power Station

Huge new community park and 162-home development to revitalise an abandoned industrial site

George Lythgoe

Bada Bing

The much loved Sopranos inspired ‘hoagie’ shop returns to Northern Quarter

Thom Bamford

Delicatessen and restaurant offering ‘an authentic slice of Italy’ to open on Quay Street

I Love MCR

Michelin Guide recommends 63 Degrees restaurant in Manchester

Where the Michelin Guide recommends to eat in Manchester 2024

Chris Greenhalgh

Skof is Manchester’s newest Michelin Guide restaurant just three months after opening

Thom Bamford

Jurassic World

Breathtaking Jurassic World exhibition with life-sized dinosaurs has arrived in Manchester

Thom Bamford

Oasis

You won’t believe how much money the Oasis reunion is set to bring to the local economy

Thom Bamford

Rupert Hill

Actor and director Rupert Hill opens up about his debut play tackling addiction and redemption

Glenn Meads

Where was Brassic filmed in Manchester? TV location manager reveals all

Susan Griffin

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