All Shall Be Afforded Dignity! investigates 30 years of democracy in South Africa at The Portico A new exhibition coming to The Portico this month will celebrate and examine 30 years of democracy in South Africa.

All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!

At @porticolibrary.bsky.social 'til 24th April. See Norman Kaplan’s powerful prints, incl. 'South Africa’s Bill of Rights', 1 of 2 works on show, engraved in 🇿🇦's Constitutional Court windows

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The North's leading tech job fair returns to Manchester next month A huge, free digital and tech skills festival offering hundreds of career opportunities comes to Manchester this February.

JOB FAIR: As part of next month's @mcrdig.bsky.social Festival, a free Talent Day offering hundreds of career opportunities within Manchester's flourishing tech sector comes to New Century Hall...

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OXFORD ROAD PLANS: Network Rail says it has launched a consultation on plans to improve Manchester Oxford Road Station, though plans could see the station shut for two years...

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Holt Town regeneration plans to include a new lido for Manchester Manchester Council’s executive will be asked to approve plans to transform Holt Town into a 'new woodland town in the city of Manchester'

LIDO PLANS: New plans submitted to create a ‘new woodland town in the city of Manchester’ could include a brand-new lido for the city...

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The best: Saunas for wellness and rejuvenation around Manchester Discover the best saunas around Manchester for rest and relaxation, including the Edwardian, Rena, The Basement and more.

SAUNA GUIDE: From the transcendent serenity of five-star luxury spas to freestanding outdoor cabins in a Gorton nature reserve, Manchester’s sauna scene provides a sanctuary for all wellness tastes with a diverse selection of urban retreats around the city...

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Free things to do in Manchester this week FT The Peer Hat, Ramona and many more Free things to do in Manchester this week FT The Peer Hat, Ramona and many more. Monday 6th - Sunday 12th January 2025.

FREE THINGS: From full-evening Disco parties at The Peer Hat to art exhibitions at The Whitworth – here’s our rundown of the five best free things to do in Manchester this week…

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Discount dining: The best January restaurant deals around Manchester Discover the most generous January food and drink discounts across Manchester. From 50% off pizza and burgers to happy hour cocktails.

DINING DEALS: For anyone plotting to tackle January head-on via delicious food and drink, we’ve pulled together some of the best dining discounts that’ll soften the month’s impact on your wallet...

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The best exhibitions coming to Manchester in 2025 Discover the best exhibitions coming to Manchester in 2025, including The Whitworth, HOME, Manchester Museum and more.

2025 EXHIBITIONS: From startling photos of the stars above and deep dives into the minds of legendary artists to fascinating, family-friendly journeys through the human body, here are the best exhibitions to see in Manchester throughout 2025...

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Lowry unveils a breathtakingly eclectic contemporary dance programme for 2025 From fairytales and folk tales to mod ballets and Tchaikovsky via Havana, Lowry stages a wondrously diverse dance programme in 2025.

DANCE HIGHLIGHTS: From ancient folk icons & reimagined fairytales to stirring personal narratives & Tchaikovsky with a flash of Cuban fire, Lowry presents another unmissable line-up of diverse, decorated international talent across its 2025 dance programme...

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The best: Manchester restaurants open on Christmas Day From elevated British classics to teetering Turkish platters, here are the best restaurants shouldering the stress on Christmas Day.

CHRISTMAS DAY DINING: From Michelin Guide-featured British classics to teetering Turkish platters, here are the best Manchester restaurants shouldering the stress on Christmas Day...

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The best: ballet performances coming to Manchester in 2025 From timeless classics to global smash hits, Manchester's ballet calendar brings a breathtaking programme of dance to the city in 2025.

BALLET GUIDE: From reimagined family-friendly fairytales to life-altering global sensations, Manchester’s 2025 ballet calendar offers a series of enchanting, astonishingly diverse performances guaranteed to captivate newcomers and connoisseurs alike...

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NYE Plans: The best things to do in Manchester on New Year's Eve From theatre to raves, Manchester's selection of one-off New Year's Eve events allows everybody to welcome 2025 in whichever way they'd like.

NEW YEAR PLANS: From family-friendly discos and sky-splitting fireworks to live funk orchestras and brooding basslines in Cheetham Hill warehouses, Manchester’s selection of one-off New Year’s Eve events allows everybody to welcome 2025 in their own way...

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Stack 'em high: The ultimate Manchester sandwich guide A guide to all the best places to get sandwiches from around Manchester. From bagels and subs to hoagies and stacks.

SANDWICH GUIDE: Throughout the last couple of years in particular, we’ve seen the once-humble sandwich elevated to some truly remarkable places in Manchester...

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The Lord Mayor's free annual Christmas Carol Concert comes to Manchester Cathedral tonight A special festive evening of music takes over Manchester Cathedral tonight (Thu 5 Dec), as the Lord Mayo’rs annual Christmas Carol Concert returns. Taking

CHRISTMAS CAROLS: A special festive evening of music takes over Manchester Cathedral tonight as the Lord Mayo’rs annual Christmas Carol Concert returns...

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The Science and Industry Museum to screen this year's CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution The Science and Industry Museum hosts an exclusive sneak preview of the first of this year's CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution.

CHRISTMAS LECTURES: Next week, Manchester's Science and Industry Museum hosts an exclusive sneak preview of the first of this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution...

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Iggy Pop announces first Manchester gig in more than 30 years Punk icon Iggy Pop is set to perform in Manchester for the first time in 30 years next spring. The legendary artist had previously

BIG GIG: Punk icon Iggy Pop is set to perform in Manchester for the first time in 30 years next spring...

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Details confirmed for this year's Manchester Christmas Parade Manchester Council has confirmed that the city's much-loved annual Christmas parade will return this year.

CHRISTMAS PARADE: Manchester Council has confirmed that the city’s much-loved annual Christmas parade will return this month — here's everything you need to know...

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Work begins on £100m Prestwich regeneration project - Manchester Wire Work to deliver the £100m+ regeneration of Prestwich Village centre has officially started, with the first phase of the ambitious plans involving the construction

REGENERATION: Work to deliver the £100m+ regeneration of Prestwich Village centre has officially started...

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Charli XCX confirmed as first Parklife 2025 headliner Parklife has unveiled the first wave of acts to perform at next year's festival, with Charli XCX the first headliner to be confirmed.

PARKLIFE: Parklife has unveiled the first wave of acts to perform at next year’s festival, with Charli XCX the first headliner to be confirmed...

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The best: Pantomimes coming to Manchester this Christmas It wouldn’t be Christmas without a pantomime or two. With a great choice of showings for adults and little ones alike, there’s plenty of

PANTOMIME GUIDE: It wouldn’t be Christmas without a pantomime or two. With a great choice of showings for adults and little ones alike, there’s plenty of music and fun to be had across Manchester this festive season...

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The best: Manchester cocktail bars FT Henry C, Speak in Code, Blinker & more Discover the best cocktail bars to visit in Manchester, including Henry C, Speak in Code, Blinker, Schofield's and more.

COCKTAIL GUIDE: Whether you’re searching for wildly innovative creations or timeless classics, Manchester boasts some of the finest cocktail bars the UK has to offer. Take a look through some of the best…

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A night of fundraising poetry in support of Café Blah comes to Withington this weekend A special night of fundraising poetry comes to Withington this weekend in support of Café Blah following its controversial closure.

POETRY FUNDRAISING: A special night of fundraising poetry comes to Withington this weekend in support of Café Blah following the controversial closure of the cultural hotspot last month...

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Plans to transform Stockport Pyramid into huge dining hall get go-ahead Plans to transform the iconic Stockport Pyramid into a luxury hospitality space and high-end dining destination have been given the green light. Manchester-founded restaurant

PYRAMID PLANS: Plans to transform the iconic Stockport Pyramid into a luxury hospitality space and high-end dining destination have been given the green light...

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A very Mancunian Christmas: Gift ideas from the city's best independents A roundup of the best local independent brands, makers and retailers around Manchester for this year's Christmas shopping.

GIFT GUIDE: Whether it’s hot sauces and cooking ingredients, small batch whisky, jaw-dropping artwork or gorgeous artisan coffee, we've picked out some of Manchester's best independents for this year's Christmas shopping...

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Matthew Bourne's rule-breaking reimagining of Swan Lake comes to Lowry next week Matthew Bourne's thrilling reimagining of Swan Lake makes a much-anticipated return to The Lowry this November.

SWAN LAKE: Now cemented as the most successful dance theatre show of all time, Matthew Bourne’s thrilling reimagining of Swan Lake makes a much-anticipated return to The Lowry next week...

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The best: Festive theatre coming to the North West this winter Discover the best festive theatre and concerts coming to Manchester this winter, including HOME, Bridgewater Hall, Lowry and more.

FESTIVE THEATRE: Whether you’re looking to tap your toes to a musical or enjoy a Christmas carol or two, there’s a great range of festive shows on offer across Manchester this winter...

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The best: Exhibitions around Manchester and the North this winter Manchester hosts another glorious summer of world-renowned art, literature and creativity with its upcoming exhibition programme.

EXHIBITION GUIDE: Discover the best art exhibitions coming to Manchester and the North this winter...

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