CyanLines returned to Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, this evening to celebrate its first anniversary with two major announcements: a significant charitable grant from the Bupa Foundation to...
As much as we might not want it to come, autumn is evidently rearing its head. With wetter, windier weather already setting in, and of course the leaves falling (if a bit earlier than usual), we can feel...
The incomparable Stevie Wonder has announced the Songs In The Key of Life Performances – 50th Anniversary Tour, a special run of performances honouring one of the most influential albums ever created. He'...
The owners of Simply Books, voted Independent Bookshop of the Year for the North of England at the 2025 British Book Awards, have announced that they are embarking on the next chapter with the launch of t...
Gregory Porter last performed in the UK in 2025 and is set to return with a set spanning his acclaimed career, bringing together songs from across his celebrated back catalogue. Alongside special shows in...
A free festival celebrating Cheshire’s wildlife and helping people connect to nature is returning for its 10th anniversary – and organisers say it will be their biggest event yet. Nature Fest will take pl...
Hiking has never been more popular in the UK, yet new research from adidas suggests confidence and preparation are not keeping pace with the surge in interest. Hiking is now the fastest-growing...
A 90-metre stretch of Manchester's Deansgate outside the Great Northern has been temporarily transformed with 12 sweet gum trees, hexagonal beehive-inspired planters made from recycled velodrome track, and...
A new chapter in Manchester’s hospitality scene begins today as The Medlock, a Radisson Blu hotel, has officially opened its doors, marking a milestone arrival in Manchester’s rapidly expanding entertainm...
In Ancoats, a tiny café is serving up what might be the cheapest coffee in Manchester, with espresso starting at £1.50 and flat whites priced at £2.50. At a time when grabbing a daily caffeine fix feels...