Gig review: Bipolar Sunshine @ The Ritz, Manchester
Dulcet tones and hymnal backing vocals produced a calming sense of stillness at the Ritz Manchester last night.
On track for success: British BMX duo eager to wow Manchester at UCI World Cup
The world’s best BMX riders will compete in the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup on the weekend, with British Cycling duo Tre Whyte and Charlotte Green taking to the track they know best in search of success.
Manchester University find tree growth gene that could help reduce carbon levels
High carbon levels in the atmosphere could eventually be reduced thanks to Manchester University scientists discovering genes that control the growth of trees.
Play it again Johnny! Which Manchester buildings should be immortalised in song?
Manchester music legend Johnny Marr recently revealed that the city’s 25-storey CIS building provided the unlikely inspiration for a love song that featured on his recent solo album.
Banksy wanna‘bee’ lifts cloak of mystery with Manchester Victoria Warehouse show
Mystery Mancunian artist Mancsy – a Northern take on the internationally celebrated satirical street painter Banksy – has announced his biggest ever exhibition at Trafford’s Victoria Warehouse.
Police boss Lloyd puts name in hat for Greater Manchester mayoral role
Greater Manchester’s Police & Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has put his name in the hat to become the region’s Interim Mayor as part of the devolution of powers to the city.
Hulme hijack hero: Student chases away hooded gang holding friends at gunpoint
A heroic man chased away four hooded men who wielded a shotgun after they held his friends at gunpoint outside Hulme park.
Use it, don’t lose it: Green Party candidate urges Manchester to register for General Election vote
A Green Party candidate is urging Manchester to immediately register for their right to vote in May’s General Election after the news 10% of residents have dropped from the electoral roll over the past year.
Help create a pixel paradise: Manchester gamer’s dream of a place to play
Liam Cubley is using crowdfunding site IndieGoGo to try and raise the £7,000 he needs to get the project off the ground.
Dive into bed: Swimmers best lovers and Manchester loves s…wimming, study reveals
New research has revealed swimmers make the best lovers – and guess what Manchester’s favourite sport is? That’s right, swimming.
‘Catastrophic’ for fire service if Tories win May election, warns Manchester unionist
More than 250 firefighters from across the UK have signed an open letter to voters ahead of May’s general election to draw attention to the challenges and extreme pressure they have faced due to the coalition government’s cuts to the public sector.