Arts

Frank Sidebottom

Oh Blimey, Frank’s World is making a return to Trafford

I love it, welcome to Didsbury! New mural transforms vandalised kiosk

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Beloved craft chain to shut 9 stores as closing down sales spark rush

Everything you need to know about Manchester Pride 2025

Lil.Miss.Lady is coming to Salford

Lil Miss Lady to perform at the Lowry as part of UK tour

Mayfield in Manchester

First commercial building at Mayfield in Manchester to be built

MGA's Miniverse is coming to Manchester

Miniverse TikTok trend coming to Manchester's Trafford Centre

Lowry 360 experience in Salford

I tried the free Lowry 360 immersive experience in Salford

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

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Havant branch of Hobbycraft looks to be safe from closure for now

Rupert Newman's free "Spaces Up-Above" exhibition located in Printworks for one month.

The amazing Spaces Up-Above exhibit at the Printworks was dream-like

inside the Glasform workshop, where John Ditchfield makes his beautiful glass sculptures, at Singleton, Lancashire

Video: I built 30ft glass sculpture in my garden...watch how I made it

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

Mina Anwar plays Shirley Valentine in a one woman show currently enjoying a four week stay at the Octagon Theatre Bolton. Credit: Richard Davenport / The Other Richard

Mina Anwar on Shirley Valentine currently on in Greater Manchester

Robin Fahey at the I'm Still Me art exhibition

I lost my nose, eye, cheek & my top teeth to cancer but I'm still me!

Eric Cantona visiting GRIT Studios in Manchester.

'I was like woah!' - United legend stuns artists with gallery visit

Claire Eason's giant light poppy.

Watch: Beautiful 300ft high poppy display set against Northern Lights

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

Mark Doyle at Touchstones in 2022 (Photo: Alan Hamer)

'The town is changing - it's exciting to be part of the renaissance'

Behind the scenes of It's A Sin

Greater Manchester town leans into 'Hollywood of the North'

Swimming pool at Wythenshawe Forum

Free activities for kids in Wythenshawe this summer

Armed Forces Day 2024 is on June 29 (©UK MOD Crown Copyright 2022)

Armed Forces Day 2024: The events and ceremonies in Greater Manchester

Jordan Banjo attends the premiere event for M&M'S Short Film Festival. The initiative sets to promote the next generation of up-and-coming filmmakers

60% of film fans say misrepresentation of minorities has ruined a film

I went to Manchester's other new venue and left with one big concern

Green Island Festival returns to Hulme in June.

The thriving Manchester festival that could only happen in one place

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

Family Cat Walk at Pride in Trafford

Full list of Pride in Trafford events as part of four-day festival

Co-op Live is due to open in April

Co-op Live's four-year journey - with first gig just days away

Bolton Town Hall

Greater Manchester town of culture 2024 named

Lord Mayor of Manchester, Cllr Yasmine Dar (third left) congratulates Rainbow Surprise on their Pride of Manchester Award. Credit: Manchester City Council

The inspirational Mancunians who are the city's real unsung heroes

Maxine Peake hails from Bolton

7 of Manchester’s most influential women - from TV stars to chefs

The Dragon Parade is returning to Manchester this Chinese New Year.

Everything you need to know about city’s Chinese New Year celebrations

How Wythenshawe's town centre could look.

New images of plans to transform town centre with public square

New York Times names Manchester among top places to visit in 2024

Touchstones - Rochdale's major arts and heritage venue

Redevelopment of arts and heritage venue to include new dining space

Kevin Sinfield and Mary Earps have received gongs in the King's New Year Honours

Kevin Sinfield and Mary Earps recognised in New Year Honours list

Manchester Culture Awards 2023 at Aviva Studios

The winners as arts sector is celebrated at Manchester Culture Awards

Mayfield Park’s brand new festive light trail is not to be missed

Portico Library, Manchester. Credit: Joe Fenn/Portico Library

Portico Library secures £454k grant for massive regeneration project

Santa's Grotto at Crompton Place shopping centre, Bolton.

Kids invited to become ‘trainee elves’ at Bolton Santa’s Grotto

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