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Fashion on the Ration exhibition poster

15th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Art Review: Fashion on the Ration at The Imperial War Museum North

‘Recycle an old blanket into a warm winter dress’; it may not sound glamorous and in-trend but although fashion was rationed in the 40’s, creativity...

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15th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Bury Market fire thought to been started by cigarette

The otherwise bleak northern town of Bury boasts the title of UK's best market with Bury Market. The market is a potential cultural capital of...

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14th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Culture Review: The Comedy Store

On the third Sunday of every month, the Comedy Store allows comedians to showcase their new material to a live audience. The evening started with...

Contact Theatre

14th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Manchester’s Contact Theatre to close in April for refurbishment

Back in May 2016, Manchester City Council granted plans for the refurbishment of Capitals Contact theatre. Shortly after fundraising began, Arts Council England confirmed funding...

Kong: Skull Island, movie poster

14th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Film Review: Kong: Skull Island

Sometimes getting what you expected is great, like when you go to your favourite restaurant and order that one dish you can always rely on...

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13th March 2017 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Wayne Hemingway: “you’re not born with talent, you earn it”

It was a miserable Friday morning in Manchester and the glimpse of Spring and sunshine we had seen earlier in the week had been washed...

Logan, Marvel's last Wolverine film

13th March 2017 | By jackwright

Film Review: Logan

*SPOILER ALERT*  Logan is the latest instalment by Fox and looks to be the final farewell to the adamantium-clawed face of the X-Men series: Wolverine....

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13th March 2017 | By nq_admin

TV Review – The Moorside

The BBC drama series, The Moorside, has had mixed reactions in the news with many people praising it for its portrayal of the disappearance with...

'England' at the Strange and Familiar exhibition

13th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Art Review: Strange and Familiar at The Manchester Art Gallery

Britons are very proud of their country, though they may not often show it. From the long history of British traditions to still have a...

Andy Warhol art

13th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Art Review: Andy Warhol Exhibit at Whitworth Art Gallery

When you think of pop art, the name that instantly springs to mind is Andy Warhol. Whitworth’s exhibition in Artist Rooms successfully depicts Warhol’s great...

Stilla: new Manchester band

13th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Artist Feature: Stillia

With new artists emerging left right and centre and manufactured pop acts taking the number 1 spot, it’s becoming more and more difficult for new...

Unit X: Protest fashion (Credit: Israel Zoro)

13th March 2017 | By nq_admin

MMU Fashion Students Make A Statement In Protest-Themed Show

Throughout history, protests have been demonstrated to make an array of statements. They are founded on outrage and unite masses of people together to push...

The Swing Commanders

12th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: The Swing Commanders at Matt and Phreds

I can’t say I’ve ever seen that many swing/jazz concerts in my life, not since I left jazz band at school anyway. However, last Thursday...

Mickey and Gus (Jacobs and Rust)

12th March 2017 | By nq_admin

TV Review – Love: Season 2

So…. last Friday saw the return of Love to our Netflix accounts. I’m a sucker for an OG Netflix series, I’ve been hooked since Making...

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10th March 2017 | By nq_admin

New Order take centre stage at Manchester International Festival

New Order, Bonobo and Sampha have been announced to play Manchester International Festival 2017 in June. The festival, which consists of multiple events at venues...

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8th March 2017 | By Thomas Walton

Gary Neville ‘ to open sports university’ in Manchester

Gary Neville, brother Phil, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs – who formed part of famous Class of ‘92 – are reported to be opening a...

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8th March 2017 | By helen heath

Manchester Police Museum recognised as ‘Hidden Gem’ by tourism bosses

Greater Manchester Police Museum has been recognised as a ‘Hidden Gem’ by Visit England for ‘going the extra mile’. The museum was founded in 1981 ...

The Weeknd - live at Manchester Arena

8th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: The Weeknd (Legend of the Fall Tour) at Manchester Arena

The Weeknd, AKA Starboy, AKA Abel Tesfaye is back at Manchester Arena, but this time he's no support act, he’s got his own gig and...

Hopsin at Academy 2

8th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: Hopsin at Manchester Academy 2

There is something mesmerising about rap artists, how they have the ability to spit bars so effortlessly. Hopsin and his support act spent the whole...

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8th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: Chainsmokers at Manchester Academy

“I don’t think any of you will know this song. It’s the first time we are performing it for you, Manchester!” Drew Taggart bellowed to...