Mandarin play banned in China takes centre stage at Manchester Contact Theatre
A play – completely in Mandarin and banned in China – is set to hit the stage at Manchester’s Contact Theatre.
‘There must be honesty’: Four-time Olympian Modahl wants innocence in athletics
Following recent doping scandals involving Russia and Kenya, Manchester’s Diane Modahl believes the IAAF must do more to preserve innocence in athletics.
Appeal to find mystery author of rare football statistics handed to Tameside charity
A collection of historic English and Scottish football league records found in a suitcase in a home in Didsbury has been handed over to the English National Football Archive – but mystery surrounds the identity of the author.
‘Who do you want? Man Utd’: Klopp thumbs up as Liverpool to face Mancunian rivals FOUR times in 18 days
The footballing rivalry between Manchester and Liverpool is set to reach another level in the coming weeks as the two cities’ footballing powerhouses meet FOUR times in the space of just 18 days.
Good heavens! Photographer endures ‘snow, sleet and rain’ on top of 135ft Manchester Cathedral in five-year project
A photographer has been trekking up to the top of Manchester Cathedral every month for five years in order to create an exhibition showcasing dramatic 3D-like images of the city skyline.
‘Absolutely blown away’: FC United manager Marginson praises ‘magnificent’ support
FC United of Manchester’s manager has thanked the club’s fans for their support as his team look to put last week’s trouncing away at Harrogate behind them.
Review: We Can’t Live Without Cosmos @ Kinofilm Festival, Manchester
We Can’t Live Without Cosmos bears both the warm comfort of the Saturday morning cartoons of youth and the wonder and depth of the cosmos themselves.
Charities and politicians unite to make Manchester ‘best in world’ for dementia care
Alzheimer’s Society has outlined details of a partnership with local health authorities that will ‘transform’ the quality of care for sufferers of the illness in Manchester.
‘Absolutely overwhelmed’: Organiser heralds ‘special’ Manchester march speaking out against sexual abuse
Last night over 3500 Manchester students and members of the public joined forces to say no to sexual abuse against women, street harassment and victim blaming in Fallowfield.
‘I wouldn’t bet on it’: Quigg’s former trainer says Frampton showdown too close to call
Scott Quigg may have his work cut out in his Super-Bantamweight showdown with Carl Frampton, according to Quigg’s former amateur trainer.
What a bleep! Salford synth enthusiast wants to get Chiptune ‘out in the open’
What happens if you cross modern dance music with the nostalgic and abrasive sounds that used to come out of your old Game Boy or Game Gear?