Judas! Bob Dylan’s infamous Manchester gig to be saluted on 50th anniversary
Bob Dylan played one of the most infamous concerts in music history on May 17, 1966.
‘Who doesn’t like free stuff?’ Manchester shop ready to celebrate Free Comic Day
A Northern Quarter comic book store will be hosting a party complete with balloons and cake for the 15th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day this Saturday.
‘I couldn’t be prouder’: Boxer who sparred with Anthony Crolla’s dad backs champ in first world title defence
‘World-class’ Anthony Crolla will beat Ismael Barroso by targeting his body, according to an old sparring partner of the Mancunian world champion’s dad.
Election 2016 – Manchester round-up: John Leech breaks Labour autonomy for Lib Dems
Labour’s 100% hold over Manchester City Council was broken by experienced Liberal Democrat John Leech on an otherwise quiet day in the Manchester City Council elections.
The People’s History Museum calls for volunteers with a passion for LGBT rights
The People’s History Museum is seeking people who have a passion for history and LGBT rights to step forward as they hunt for a team of volunteer community curators to create its latest exhibition.
‘We want them to have a successful life’: Headteacher aiming high as Ofsted praise failing Oldham school
The executive principle of an Oldham school deemed inadequate by Ofsted is aiming high after the education watchdog commended his leadership.
‘They hold the crown’: The Smiths are Manchester royalty, says man behind Salford Lad’s Club shot
The Lowry is hosting a photographic exhibition to mark 30 years since The Smiths released The Queen Is Dead.
‘It’s the human spirit’: Watch as MM take on the Gung-Ho! fun run in Heaton Park
Heaton Park has staged some memorable events over the years but none quite as extravagant as this.
‘Competition is fiercer and fiercer’: Manchester indie film scene growing increasingly reliant on crowdfunding
Manchester is renowned for its film making, but the lack of funding for independent film-makers and an increasing reliance on Crowdfunding could create difficulties for potential directors.
‘We are the counterculture’: Salford co-op coffee shop looks to launch art gallery
A co-operative coffee shop in Salford is aiming to become the ‘counterculture’ to modern society by creating a community arts and social space.
‘It’s daft to ignore it’: ‘Strong’ Manchester scene hailed on International Jazz Day
With bursts of passion, notes of sorrow, improvisation and unapologetic personal expression, comes International Jazz Day.