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WATCH: Spinningfields Makers Market is back for 2024

After a four-year absence, the monthly Makers Market event returns to Spinningfields Square and promises “something for everyone”. Manchester’s riverside

Monday, Apr 22

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Rent prices increased in every borough of Greater Manchester last month

Rent prices have increased in every borough of Greater Manchester last month with Wigan remaining the cheapest place to rent

Less than one percent of Greater Manchester police officers are black

Only 0.95% of police officers in Greater Manchester are black, despite a regional figure of around 5% of the population,

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Hangmen: The triumphant return of an instant classic

Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen returned to the city where it’s set this weekend and managed to retain the original style which

Man v. Food star heads to world- famous Bury Market to sample local delicacy

American actor and former Man v. Food presenter Adam Richman visited Bury Market in Greater Manchester to taste a traditional black pudding for his new show.

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WATCH: The Piano from Channel 4 is back with a celebration in Manchester Arndale

Channel 4 installed a giant seven-metre piano in Manchester Arndale on the weekend to celebrate the second series of its

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The Manchester street with the third highest rents outside of London

Deansgate is the fourth most expensive street to rent on outside of London, according to Rightmove. With an average rent

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The Piano: Traitors finalist shows off musical talent ahead of new season

Traitors finalist Jaz Singh showed off his musical talent in Manchester to celebrate the upcoming second season of Channel 4’s The Piano.

Growing up and moving on: How my dad’s abuse impacted my life

The relationship between our parents is the first we see as a child. It has the potential to set what

Friday, Apr 19

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‘Trust in the police needs to be higher’: Greater Manchester mayoral candidates discuss GMP

The Greater Manchester Mayoral candidates yesterday discussed how they would change Greater Manchester Police, if elected, at the mayoral hustings.

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Andy Burnham lays down gauntlet for mayoral rivals

The mayoral hustings at the Manchester Evening News office was a chance for candidates to stake their claim for the

Channel 4 to install giant seven-metre piano in heart of Manchester

A giant seven-metre piano will be installed in the Arndale Centre this weekend to celebrate the second series of Channel

Manchester Unspun: A city’s four-decade transformation through the lens of Andy Spinoza

There is nobody who has observed the transformation of Manchester more than Andy Spinoza, who has had a front-row seat

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Andy Burnham calls photo ID for voters ‘a sledgehammer to crack a nut’

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said yesterday he would be in favour of removing the requirement for photo ID at

Thursday, Apr 18

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“I can’t even tell you how many times I tried to leave”: Brave Oldham woman shares her story of leaving an abusive relationship

When the person who you love most, who is your whole world, is the one who hurts you in ways

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How accessible is the immersive Gamebox for the visually impaired?

The Immersive Gamebox in the Arndale is an interactive video game attraction where you use headsets to navigate your way

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Courteeners’ Liam Fray holds intimate St Jude listening party amid rise in shared music experiences

When Courteeners frontman Liam Fray held a listening party for the 15th-anniversary release of St Jude at Manchester’s Yes, it

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“It’s not that simple… They’ll never truly know that unless they listen” : The experience of living in an abusive relationship

The classic story of meeting your partner… they’re usually sweet, funny memories to reminisce on. But no one imagines, and

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Paloma Faith at the Bridgewater Hall Review: A powerful message for women

Paloma Faith took Manchester by storm last week after performing two sold-out shows at the Bridgewater Hall with one very

Video: Thousands run the 12th annual Adidas Manchester marathon

Around 32,000 participants ran the 26.2 mile course across Greater Manchester on Sunday, raising over £3 million in the process.

Monday, Apr 15

Record 32,000 runners participate in Manchester Marathon with £3.5million raised for charity

Thousands hit the streets for the Manchester Marathon in a day of hard work and huge celebrations. A record 32,000

Saturday, Apr 13

Rhiannon Dixon is ready for World Title bout

Rhiannon Dixon is preparing for the biggest night of her career as she faces off with Argentina’s Karen Elizabeth Carabajal

Friday, Apr 12

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Local charity provides thousands of free meals during final days of Ramadan

A Manchester-based charity has provided more than 8,000 free meals across the city during the final ten days of Ramadan 2024.

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Vaisakhi takes over Manchester Museum for a second year

Sikhs across the world celebrated Vaisakhi on April 13, and last week the festival took over the Manchester Museum. The

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Big weekend for the north west as the Grand National takes place

It is set to be a huge weekend of sport in the north west, with the Grand National taking centre

Thursday, Apr 11

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When will we get to see an eclipse in Manchester?

Just a few days ago North America experienced a stunning total solar eclipse as the moon completely covered the sun,

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Local leisure centre supports people with Parkinson’s by offering free memberships

A Wythenshawe leisure centre is offering free memberships to those living with Parkinson’s disease, providing access to gym, swimming, and

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Bold Street Coffee opens its fifth ever store in Manchester’s Spinningfields

A Liverpudlian coffee shop has made a bold move and opened its fifth site right here in Manchester Spinningfields. The

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Review: The Libertines live at Manchester Club Academy

Libertines’ gigs rarely go to plan, and last Saturday was no exception. Fans queued outside Manchester’s Student Union for over

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Manchester named the UK’s ‘rudest’ city

Manchester has been named the rudest city in the UK. The North-West city has been given the title of the