independent businesses

19th February 2025

A Manc’s guide to: Rochdale, the Northern town whose reputation precedes it

Don't knock it 'til you've checked these out...

28th January 2025

Manchester ice cream brand Lazy Sundae announces permanent closure of Northern Quarter site

Another massive loss....

27th January 2025

Beloved Deansgate bar shares CCTV footage of customers stealing their… cushions?

It didn't take long for them to follow the thread an identify the culprits....

23rd January 2025

Celebrate the Manchester music scene with the return of Independent Venue Week

A deeply important annual event....

30th December 2024

Stockport institution Yu & Me announces closure after 30+ years

'What will I do without Yu?'...

21st November 2024

This Manchester suburb has just been named one of the UK’s ‘happiest’ places to live in 2024

Should have been even further up the list if you ask us....

13th November 2024

The Pop Up Club – pop-up shop for independent retailers to return to Manchester this weekend

It’s time to shop till you drop. ...

8th November 2024

10 food and drink highlights from the Manchester Christmas Markets 2024

In a word, NOM!...

29th October 2024

5 hidden gems in Manchester’s quirkiest shopping district, Pollard Yard

*Regina George voice* Get in loser we're going shopping!...