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From Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die to Tracey Emin: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Sam Rockwell stars in Gore Verbinski’s madcap sci-fi comedy, and the YBA Goat is back with a new exhibition at the Tate Modern

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Derek Philpott obituary

Other lives: Community historian who set up a website to celebrate Openshaw, the industrial Manchester suburb of his childhood

The Guardian - UK

How artists are tracking environmental change through poetry, film and sound

As Elaine, an artist in her 80s, stood at her window in north Manchester, she noticed new apartment blocks dominating the nighttime skyline: “The moon is no longer in view; I have to crane my neck out of the window in order to see it. Or to see the reflection…

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Manchester United looking to close deal for one of the 'brightest prospects in world' ahead of Barcelona: report

Manchester United are putting their faith in youth, with a superstar youngster on the radar

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Fact Check: Image of Reform by-election candidate appears to use false quote

An online post claims Matthew Goodwin said he ‘hated’ living in Manchester.

Evening Standard

From Kerry Davis to Khadija Shaw: women’s footballers celebrated as part of Black in the Game

Timely and powerful exhibition in Manchester marks the achievements and exclusions of black players in England

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‘There’s a music world beyond London’: the northern changemakers helping young artists find a brighter future

As The BRIT Awards head to Manchester and the first BRITS Fringe is launched, music charity director Kate Lowes talks about her work making sure talent is seen – and supported

The Guardian - UK

Why live gigs matter more than ever – from the owner of Manchester’s iconic Night & Day cafe

With Manchester on the cusp of hosting The BRIT Awards for the first time, Night & Day boss Jennifer Smithson reveals the challenges facing grassroots spaces – and why live music should be celebrated and protected

The Guardian - UK

‘After 30 years, you learn what sells’: the owner of Manchester’s Vinyl Revival on supporting new artists

Ahead of The BRIT Awards 2026, Colin White explains why independent record stores are great spaces to champion new talent and create community connections

The Guardian - UK

Manchester’s top 20 up-and-coming bands and musicians – from the Maddocks to Yasmin Coe

As Manchester gears up to host The BRIT Awards 2026, we take a look at a new generation of artists lining up to be the superstars of tomorrow

The Guardian - UK

‘We are the forgotten little town’: will disenchantment in Denton leave it ripe for Reform?

With Gorton split between Labour and Greens, division creates opportunity for Farage’s party in other side of constituency facing byelection

The Guardian - UK

RAYE review, Co-Op Live Manchester – Just give her the Bond theme now

5/5 Ambitious, thrilling show asserts the UK pop artist as one of the greats, as she traces her lineage through jazz, blues, dance and R&B

The Independent UK

A retired police officer, a GB News presenter and a plumber: Who is running in the Gorton and Denton by-election?

As voters prepare to cast their ballots on Thursday, The Independent looks at who the options are

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Fundraiser launched for permanent Gary 'Mani' Mounfield' tribute in Manchester

GRIT Studios in Manchester has launched a Crowdfunder for a permanent mural honouring late Stone Roses legend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield.

Evening Standard

Manchester United injury update: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu latest news and return dates

Man Utd are expected to be handed a fitness boost ahead of Premier League return

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje and Pep Guardiola react to Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration

Manchester United minority owner Ratcliffe this week sparked controversy by claiming the UK had been “colonised” by immigrants.

The Times of India

'Appalling': Midair brawl over racist comments targeting Pakistani fliers, Jet2 flight diverted to Brussels

A Jet2 flight ( LS896) from Turkey's Antalaya to Manchester, UK had to make an emergency landing in Belgium as two passengers started throwing punches at each other while other passengers screamed. Jet2 described their behaviour as “appalling” and said those two flyers would be banned for life.

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The Guardian - UK

Two men jailed for life over plot to attack Greater Manchester’s Jewish community

An undercover operative stopped the pair from carrying out what could have been UK’s deadliest terrorist attack

The Independent UK

England captain Maro Itoje condemns Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘ridiculous’ immigration comments

Maro Itoje believes Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration were ‘ridiculous’ and ‘wrong’

Sports Illustrated

Man Utd Release Telling Statement After Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Immigrant Claims

Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham have led the backlash against the Manchester United co-owner.

The Guardian - UK

Guardian view on Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Britain does not need political lectures from a billionaire tax exile

Editorial: Comments on the ‘colonisation of the UK’ by the co-owner of Manchester United were erroneous, crass and a gift to divisive forces in British society

Evening Standard

Manchester United issue statement after controversial Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments

FA are looking into whether Manchester United co-owner has brought game into disrepute

Evening Standard

Who is under-fire Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe?

The Manchester United co-owner has been criticised for comments about immigration and has since issued an apology.

Euronews

Manchester United co-owner apologises after saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans.

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