Stepping into Manchester’s Opera House, Motown the Musical instantly transports you back to the American age of music, culture, oppression and a looming war.

Punk pioneers Stiff Little Fingers are coming back to Manchester, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album Inflammable Material.

The Ivy has long had a reputation as a haunt for the rich and famous in London, with its name synonymous with class, style and, of course, celebrities.

From stadium tours to a few games of poker at the casino, you don’t need reminding how incredible Manchester is. Here’s a guide to a day out in the Northern focal point.

Everyone loves to shop and in this contemporary age the more luxurious the better – with that in mind MM takes a look at some of Manchester’s most luxurious shops…

Haytham Alhamwi’s head was turned towards bettering his nation’s broken politics as a university student. Through peaceful protests and a brutal prison stretch, he now runs one of the country’s most vital Syrian support groups from Longsight, Manchester. This is his remarkable story.

At lot more than league position will be on the line as Manchester United and Liverpool clash in the top flight on Sunday.

British rockers Inglorious are set to play Manchester this week, so before that MM caught up with drummer Phil Beaver for an inside scoop on the new line-up and album.

The people of Greater Manchester are being asked to make a pledge for Hate Crime Awareness Week in which they promise to stand together against hatred and prejudice.

The Greater Manchester Amnesty Quiz is coming to Manchester as part of a week-long national tour.

“Oh what a night, hypnotisin’ mesmerising me; it was everything I dreamed it’d be”. These classic lyrics are funnily enough a great way to sum up Jersey Boys.