Quidditch has a real reputation for being completely inclusive and on arrival, everyone was given a sticker for their name and the pronouns they felt comfortable with. MM went to the University of Manchester recently to try out the sport which is developing both in the city and the wider UK.

The Magic Gang and Manchester’s Albert Hall – could music fans ask for a better combination?

Jorja Smith will give Manchester a double dose of her infectious pop spirit when she comes to the city in just under two weeks’ time as part of her fourth UK tour.

The report says that Manchester will fail to provide an adequate level of housing or transport to match an estimated 110,000 extra jobs in the city by 2040.

Known for many classical musicians, members of the public attended a unique performance of music from countries including Germany and the Czechoslovakia.

With two Winter Olympics, and a silver medal at the World Cup 2017, under his belt Deen, 37, has vowed to make even more history.

The Shack’s location is fantastic, settling in well among the other trendy bars, cafés and restaurants for which Burton Road is known.

Performers include Richard Herring, Russell Kane, and James Richardson, each hosting a live recording of their respective shows

Belle Vue has long been an underappreciated area of Manchester.

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The singer started writing and composing in 2009, her first performance was in Copenhagen town hall, Denmark for Women’s International in front of 700 women.