Lesley Swann, owner at Dig Vintage, explores the Japanese aesthetic which celebrates imperfection.

The first branch of JP & Brimelow opened its doors in Didsbury Village in 1998 and from then on, the future was purple.

Julia Walker made Cillian Murphy’s trademark flat cap in Peaky Blinders and worked on Russell Crowe’s body armour in Gladiator. Now the theatre maker is picking up her paintbrush to … Read More

Portraits of people who have experienced face-changing cancers form part of a new exhibition at The Whitworth. Deborah Grace speaks to one of its subjects, Trudi Proctor.

Cath Dyson goes for a run in Whalley Range and finds beautiful buildings, houses to covet and a wonderful park. 

Mel Thorley remembers Chorlton’s part in the story of Northern Soul and shares a timeless party soundtrack – let the good times roll!

As the nights draw in, we may decide there’s nothing to do or celebrate in our outdoor spaces. Katherine Watson suggests we think again…

Are you a deltiologist, or an arctophile? Perhaps you’re a tegestologist?* We’re a nation of collectors – so let’s celebrate our Stuff!

Best-known for his work in TV and film, Henry Normal is rediscovering his first love, poetry.  Deborah Grace catches up with him.

Cath Dyson presents a series of walks which begin and end on public transport. Got your boots? Got your ticket? Let’s go!