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Games Reviews

Geomag Glow and Geomag Glitter: Toy Review

Geomag World has been creating toys since 1998. Even with all the digital technology we have today these magnetic construction toys still have the power to keep kids entertained for hours away from...

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People

Comedian Amy Vreeke debunks the myths of glowing new mums

Comedian and new mum, Amy Vreeke talks to Carmel Thomason about debunking the myths of motherhood in her new stand-up show, Glowing, and using humour to put people at ease to shine a spotlight on...

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“It was great to be out and not be in a minority” – Claud Cunningham on the return of Black Angel

In the 1990s Claud Cunningham and Paula Gannon-Lewis launched a new Manchester club night, Black Angel providing the first women-centred safe place for LBT women of colour to come together and be...

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GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Credit: Johan Persson

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Girl From The North Country: Review

In handing over his entire back catalogue (40 albums) with permission to “use any songs in any way he liked”, Bob Dylan dealt the gifted Irish writer, Conor McPherson a far better hand than, for...

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Kofi Dennis in Road, Oldham Coliseum. Photography by Chris Payne.

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Road by Jim Cartwright: Review

Steve TimmsAdd comment

Denial isn’t only a river in Egypt, it’s a form of optimism. We all know at least one person whose need to look on the bright side gives the impression they’ve been brainwashed in a cult. Toxic positivity – yes, it’s a thing. ‘Live your best life’...

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Dreamgirls: Review

Steve Timms

Rhiannon Clements (Laura) in The Glass Menagerie at The Royal Exchange Theatre - Image Marc Brenner

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The Glass Menagerie at Royal Exchange Theatre: Review

Dave Porter

To do & see

To do & see Travel

The only swing bridge aqueduct in the world

Lorraine Worsley-Carter

Lorraine Worsley-Carter stumbles upon a unique wonder of the canal age in Salford After taking a short cut to our favourite Trafford DIY store, our sat-nav suggested a route which took us over an old bridge which we had not traversed before...

Travel

How to plan the perfect coastal getaway with Beach Check UK

Carmel Thomason

Heading south this summer, use new free app Beach Check UK to avoid the crowds Beach Check UK is a new free app that gives live updates to help you beat the crowds when heading to the coast. Users can see how busy a beach is, how many car parking...

Further Afield To do & see Travel

Discovering Fleetwood’s heritage with a Fisherman’s Friend

Lorraine Worsley-Carter

One day in June, taking advantage of the ease of lockdown, we decided to have a day out in Thornton Cleveleys. We took a wrong turn and found we were actually heading for Fleetwood and so decided to visit. I would expect that most Northerners...

Lifestyle Salford Quays To do & see

Top tips for novice runners at Salford Quays

Hayley Smith

Hayley Smith gives her top tips for novice runners and finds Salford Quays a wonderful place to start. I am not a natural born runner. In fact, I didn’t believe I was a natural born exerciser for many years (thank you, school PE lessons) – then, out...

People

James Staddon as Mr Burke, Writer & Director Conor McPherson & Frances McNamee as Elizabeth Laine

People Salford Quays To do & see

Conor McPherson talks parables, home schooling, and working with Bob Dylan

Carmel Thomason

The multi-award winning musical, Girl from North Country, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, arrives at The Lowry in September on its first UK tour. On his collaboration with Dublin playwright, Conor McPherson, Dylan said: “To be associated...

Violin soloist Jordan Brooks will lead Chetham's Symphony Orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall

People

Violinist Jordan Brooks on taking the next steps in professional performance

Carmel Thomason

Violinist, Jordan Brooks moved from South Africa to the UK specially to study at Chetham’s School of Music and is now graduating as one of the UK’s best young strings players. Performing with Chetham’s Symphony Orchestra is the pinnacle performance...

Contact Manchester CEO Keisha Thompson Photo credit Audrey Albert

People

Geomag Glow and Geomag Glitter: Toy Review

Comedian Amy Vreeke debunks the myths of glowing new mums

“It was great to be out and not be in a minority” – Claud Cunningham on the return of Black Angel

Girl From The North Country: Review

Reviews

Road by Jim Cartwright: Review

Dreamgirls: Review

The Glass Menagerie at Royal Exchange Theatre: Review

To do & see

The only swing bridge aqueduct in the world

How to plan the perfect coastal getaway with Beach Check UK

Discovering Fleetwood’s heritage with a Fisherman’s Friend

Top tips for novice runners at Salford Quays

People

Conor McPherson talks parables, home schooling, and working with Bob Dylan

Violinist Jordan Brooks on taking the next steps in professional performance

Contact’s new CEO Keisha Thompson is making curiosity its new currency

Flamenco star Daniel Martinez brings his unique passionate sound to Manchester

Ruthie Henshall on Bringing Passion to Hope Mill Theatre