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‘Pannick on the streets of London’: Welcome to Man City, where lawyers are celebrated like strikers

As Manchester City returned to the pitch for the first time since being charged by the Premier League, it gave their fans the opportunity to welcome a new signing: Blackstone Chambers barrister Lord Pannick KC

The Independent UK

Historic Manchester pub says Morrissey fans are keeping it open against 'knife-edge fight' to survive and £26k tax bill

The Star and Garter is facing a battle with huge monthly overheads and an "unexpected" tax bill

Manchester Evening News

12-year-old busker can make £200 an hour with Smiths covers

John has already played at a festival in front of a crowd of 1,000 people

Wales Online

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Morrissey fans from all over the world to descend on Manchester for Mozarmy festival

It's the 10th annual meeting of Morrissey and Smiths fans

Manchester Evening News

Johnny Marr helps Salford lad, 12, fulfil his dreams

"Even though John is only 12 he’s already proven he’s committed to making a future in music"

Manchester Evening News

The essential "John Hughes Mixtapes"

Life moves fast ... check out the mixtapes for Hughes movies, from "Ferris Bueller's" to "Pretty in Pink"

Salon

The power of music in John Hughes films: ‘When you hear those songs you see those moments’

The director’s movies provided an intense emotive soundtrack to teenagers’ lives. A new box set collects tracks from his best-loved films, by artists such as Simple Minds, the Smiths and OMD

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Inside the Hacienda... the club that shook Britain - as new BBC documentary prepares to air rare footage of Manchester superclub

It's where Noel Gallagher learned to dance, was the epicentre of rave and played host to Madonna, The Smiths and the Happy Mondays

Manchester Evening News

Iggy Pop, Flea and Miley Cyrus to feature on new Morrissey album

The former Smiths frontman played a sold out show in Manchester earlier this month

Manchester Evening News

Johnny Marr is going to help one Salford musician fulfil their dreams

The former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has launched an award for anyone from Salford

Manchester Evening News

Drummer Mike Joyce says The Smiths 'are Irish'

'I was born in England and I have a British passport, but I also have an Irish passport and I’m Irish and that’s just the way it is'

Irish Mirror

Morrissey at Brixton Academy review: surprisingly fuss-free and formulaic

While controversy often swirls around the former Smiths frontman, this gig largely sidestepped the rambling rants and focused on the music behind the man

Evening Standard

Alvvays’ Molly Rankin: ‘We drive people crazy with the things that we want’

After a five year wait, the Canadian indie-rock band have returned with Blue Rev, one of the best records of the year. Their lead singer and guitarist reflects on perfectionism, Morrissey fandom and creating a sound that’s ‘strange and familiar’

The Guardian - UK

M People founder ‘very angry’ over use of song at Tory conference

Band founder tweeted in anger after PM walked on conference stage to hit 1993 single Moving On Up

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Manchester Evening News

Morrissey fans queue for nearly 24 HOURS overnight outside Apollo with sleeping bags

'I’m here because it’s Morrissey. How do you put him into words?'

Evening Standard

Smiths Group shares lead small band of FTSE 100 gainers

Engineering group also ups its forecast as order book stays strong despite supply chain “challenges”

WEKU

British pop music has a fraught relationship with Queen Elizabeth

Since the 1970s, the UK's punk, alternative and hip-hop artists have used music to share their feelings about the late monarch and what she represents.

The Guardian - UK

‘My life would be very different without the Fall’: Stewart Lee’s honest playlist

The comedian is still inspired by Mark E Smith but has finally fallen out of love with Morrissey. But whose sandwiches did he once steal?

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The Shins' mastermind James Mercer, 51, reflects on his band's 2001 debut album: 'I get the chills'

You can take the young American out of England. But, even after four decades, you can't take England out of the now not-so-young American.

Birmingham Post

Kromek signs distribution deal for radiation detection kit in US and South American markets

The North East firm has partnered with a major supplier to airports and the defence market

Manchester Evening News

Johnny Marr joins Crowded House on stage and stuns fans at Castlefield Bowl gig

The Smiths guitarist was a surprise star guest as Crowded House headed to Castlefield Bowl

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rick Astley Revisits His Career-Making Song with ‘Gratitude’

How does Rick Astley handle one of his songs being part of the biggest internet meme of all time? He rolls with it, obviously. “Listen, let’s face it, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has sort of become something else,” he says. “The video and the song have drifted off into…

Manchester Evening News

Morrissey announces new tour including Manchester Apollo homecoming show

The Manchester music icon has announced a new UK and Ireland tour - how to get tickets

Manchester Evening News

Manchester state of mind - Alicia Keys joined by Johnny Marr to sing The Smiths at AO Arena gig

Alicia Keys dazzled at the AO Arena and was joined by Manc rock royalty to sing a classic from The Smiths

Glasgow Live

Morrisey announces Glasgow stop-off for brand new UK tour

The former The Smiths frontman will be embarking on a solo tour in September and October, and will welcome everyone in, "with no rules, regulations or restrictions in place".

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