808 State are pleased to reveal details of their one-off Manchester Homecoming show this December. Taking over New Century Hall for their third annual residency in a row, on Friday 11th December 2026, Graham Massey and co. will present ‘TIMELINES’. A triple-decker electronic spectacle, the
The British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) launches BFDG Props For the Future: Digital Design, Making & Sustainable Production Training Programme, a new industry-led initiative generously supported by Amazon MGM Studios. Designed for new entrants, trainees and juniors taking their first steps in props, the programme
Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Max Wilkinson has welcomed Andy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping in England by Christmas, but warned the Prime Minister faces a “difficult task” in achieving it. Speaking to GB News, Mr Wilkinson said that if the Prime Minister manages
Told in relentless, lyrical verse, Romeo & Hamed is urgent, feral, sexy and unafraid. This new play explores family devotion, identity, religion and belonging, asking if we have the courage to love freely in a world that often refuses it. “Highly Commended” – National Theatre
Devolution has just gained a scoreboard. With No 10 North open in Manchester and Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to let England’s mayors keep a share of the income tax raised in their own regions, mayors and local leaders across the UK are being handed
A novel AI system capable of recognising yoga poses with high accuracy could pave the way for more effective digital coaching tools, rehab platforms and movement-monitoring applications. A new study, co-authored by the University of East London (UEL), analysed four novel AI models and their
Results Day just got a little tastier, as Slim Chickens is giving away FREE chicken to GCSE students. For one day only on Thursday 20th August, students can head to participating Slim Chickens restaurants, show their GCSE results and get three of Slim Chickens’ famous
China’s new wave of AI hardware exports offers investors a hedge against Wall Street’s “dangerously circular” artificial intelligence trade, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations. Nigel Green of deVere Group comments as fresh analysis maps
An incredible new compilation, ‘Kenion Street’, features fresh interpretations of tracks by legendary acts like the Stone Roses, The Fall, New Order, The Chameleons and more; all of whom recorded iconic tracks at Suite 16 and Cargo Studios on Kenion Street, Rochdale. Alcopop records have
Six people were arrested on suspicion of the below offences and are all in police custody. A 19-year-old man on suspicion of five counts of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a class A drug. A 15-year-old boy on suspicion of three counts