Life

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Syndrome are illnesses which most of us will come into contact with at some point in our lives.

For one Rochdale rugby player, tonight’s World Cup opener between England and Fiji carries a level of significance that goes beyond the mere eighty minutes, owing to an association that backdates half a century.

Manchester’s Irish World Heritage Centre might seem an unlikely venue for an African fashion show but that’s exactly what’s in store at the Cheetham Hill venue.

A former Rochdale Observer editor has released a new political thriller, The Royle Deception

A Manchester artist has designed a compact map of the city’s cultural and culinary hot spots, ahead of the annual Buy Art Fair taking place between September 24-27.

Since becoming the last dog to be rescued from the devastating Manchester Dogs’ Home fire, Pluto has had his fair share of ups and downs.

Whilst weddings are traditionally a great expense for the bride and the groom, over recent years, they have also become increasingly expensive events for guests.

A female XFM presenter has rallied against protestations that the radio stations ‘male-focused’ rebranding is sexist.

Part of the reason for the growth of poker over the last few years is the advent of online poker.

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker took his Albert Hall audience on an adventure into an underwater dream world with the help of the Manchester Chamber Choir and BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maxime Tortelier.

Environmental charity Sustrans, assisted by the Grey to Green project and Greater Manchester Local Record Centre (GMLRC), are setting out on a Bat walk around Fallowfield Loop on Wednesday 16th September between 7pm and 9pm.