'I absolutely sent it' – Emma Finucane stamps dominance with keirin win at British Track Championships Olympic champion on for clean sweep in Manchester with one day to go Cycling Weekly · Feb 21
‘Steve Bruce was getting stuck into the moshpit at an Oasis gig – that’s when someone put a bucket hat on him’ Phil Bardsley on a Gallagher brothers-inspired Manchester United reunion It wasn’t just Noel and Liam who got back together last summer... FourFourTwo · Feb 21
How this forgotten corner of Manchester could redefine the age-old battle between the left and right A by-election in Gorton and Denton on Thursday could see a new frontier emerge in British politics, as Dan Haygarth finds out The Independent UK · Feb 21
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 21
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 · Feb 20
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… The Conversation · Feb 20
Wait – Is Taylor Swift Actually Performing at the Brits This Year? Wait – Is Taylor Swift Actually Performing at the Brits This Year? Marie Claire · Feb 20
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 FourFourTwo · Feb 20
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 · Feb 19
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
‘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 · Feb 19
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 · Feb 19
‘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 · Feb 19
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 · Feb 19
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19 ‘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 Independent UK · Feb 18 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 · Feb 17 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
BANG Premier · Feb 17 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 · Feb 16 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 · Feb 13 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 · Feb 13 '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.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13 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 · Feb 13 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 · Feb 12 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 · Feb 12 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