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60% of Brits apparently think Valentine’s Day is the ‘most stressful’ day of the year

Mika Manchester gig review AO Arena 2026
Art & Culture | 12/02/26

Gig Review | Mika shines at the AO Arena in Manchester on the first night of his world tour

Asda red Valentine's baskets
Shopping | 12/02/26

Asda launches red shopping baskets in stores to help singles meet the love of their life

Restaurant Orme in Urmston has announced its shock closure. Credit: Instagram, @littlemcrhouse
Eats | 12/02/26

Michelin-recommended Greater Manchester restaurant announces imminent closure

Crime | 12/02/26

Oldham man given life sentence after attacking nurse with scissors at hospital

Affiliate | 11/02/26

Beloved stage musical Billy Elliot to return to Manchester for 2026 Christmas season

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Inside One Port Street, the luxury new skyscraper that’s the tallest building in the Northern Quarter

Inside One Port Street in Manchester
Manchester Board Game Festival
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Manchester’s popular board game festival returns this month with hundreds of games to play

GMP synagogue attack
Crime

Spike in antisemitic incidents reported after Manchester synagogue terror attack

Manchester

JD Sports, Nike and MADE Running just hosted a historic 5k race INSIDE the Trafford Centre 

Finding Emily
City Centre

Trailer released for new romcom Finding Emily set and filmed all across Manchester

Eats

First look at Eggslut as cult breakfast brand finally opens in Manchester

Breakfast sandwiches at Eggslut Manchester
The private dining room

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Romantic bars and restaurants in Manchester that are perfect for Valentine’s Day

Burgerism opens Manchester restaurant on Piccadilly Gardens

Eats

Cult burger brand Burgerism opens first eat-in city centre restaurant on Piccadilly Gardens

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10 places kids eat for £1 or FREE in Greater Manchester this half term | February 2026

Manchester’s very own Central Park-style lakeside cafe reveals major refurb

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Manchester’s very own Central Park-style lakeside cafe reveals major refurb

Eats

We go meatballs deep with Mira's traditional Neapolitan sandwiches

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Gig Review | Mika shines at the AO Arena in Manchester on the first night of his world tour

Mika Manchester gig review AO Arena 2026
A 'Primary School Bangers' gig is coming to Manchester

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A ‘Primary School Bangers’ gig is coming to Manchester

BBC Radio 6 Music Festival line-up in Manchester for 2026 Credit: BBC Radio 6 Music

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BBC Radio 6 Music Festival reveals 2026 line-up across Greater Manchester grassroots venues

Kaytranada announces huge Manchester gig at Co-op Live on new tour

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Kaytranada announces huge Manchester gig at Co-op Live on new tour

Robyn

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Swedish pop icon Robyn to play huge Manchester gig on European tour this summer

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Clint Boon takes us around Manchester's iconic Deaf Institute