Alternative folk risers THE LAST CABOOSE will be performing live at the Henry Watson Music Library this September. Formed in Manchester in 2024, The Last Caboose play music with an acoustic feel, bringing together elements of Folk, Country, Americana and Classic Pop. A line up
Paul Riley, best recognised as Winston from BBC and Netflix’s award-winning sitcom Still Game, is bringing his brand-new stand-up show, Too Smart To Be Nice, to 9inety6ix on Friday 2nd October. With a career in acting, writing and performing spanning over 35 years, Paul most
The much-loved broadcaster and Doctor Who actor will star in the new British family feature Santa Express The Movie, written by York-based screenwriter Dave Thorp, with filming about to begin ahead of a planned Christmas 2026 release. “I have never played Santa Claus before, so
Thirteen customers were caught up in the same software glitch that wrongly denied one woman a £1m jackpot, a High Court case revealed. Now they could have just weeks to come forward. Time is running out for 13 mystery Paddy Power customers caught up in
Ten years after first capturing the attention of millions online, Max & Harvey have shared infectious new single ‘Fractured’, taken from a brand-new EP (coming soon). An energetic, experimental and emotionally raw exploration of the toxic cycles that emerge during the disintegration of a relationship,
Many aspiring homeowners could be delaying their plans to get on the property ladder because they mistakenly believe they wouldn’t qualify for a mortgage, new research from Lloyds suggests. The study of more than 1,000 prospective first-time buyers found widespread confusion about what could prevent
Known for their infectious hooks, sharp lyricism and high-energy live shows, The Hoosiers have been a staple on the live circuit for the last two decades. With acclaimed singles like “Worried About Ray”, “Goodbye Mr A” and “Choices” plus a new record that shows that
A woman who was homeless by the age of eight, sent abroad into an arranged marriage at twelve, and survived years of domestic abuse is preparing to begin a PhD after rebuilding her life through education and launching a successful care business. Constancia Da Silva,
On Saturday 15 August, adopter Sarah Hopes from Staffordshire, made the trek up to Snowdon and back to raise funds for Manchester-based children’s charity Adoption Matters. Completing the trek, together with her family and a group of friends and supporters, in just over 8 hours,
Unite members will be holding a demo tomorrow (21 August) to protest against a lack of jobs for NHS trained mental health workers and the wider problem of “workforce waste” in the service. When: Friday 21 August 2026, 12 to 1pm Where: Outside Number 10