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The long view: Manchester's upwardly mobile skyline

Jonathan Schofield and a photo that led to so many other pictures: here are some...

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Do the shuffle: new games venue set to arrive on Deansgate

The brains behind Flight Club are bringing their new offering to the bustling party street

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Picture-perfect: a stay at Assheton Arms in Downham

Harley Young escapes to the countryside with a stay at cosy Clitheroe country inn, Assheton...

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Unspoiled Alpine retreats and Romantic Road surprises: Exploring Bavaria’s lesser-known charms

Vicky Smith goes off-piste in Germany’s largest state, also meeting some eccentric residents…

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It’s The Beer Talking

Sarah Cotterill takes in the local landmarks and libations on the Leeds Beer and Heritage...

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10 things to do in Manchester this September

Want to know what's on in Manchester? Confidentials has got you covered. Here are 1...

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‘My neck hurts but I loved it’ - Radar Festival 2023, reviewed

Harley Young spends three days in the pit with sticky shoes at Radar Festival (and...

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The Best Twelve: Brutalism in Manchester (part 1/3)

Jonathan Schofield with part one of three stories about the most controversial design style

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Aviva Studios must not repeat the mistake of Urbis

Clear purpose, identity and direction needed if Aviva Studios is to succeed says Jonathan Schofield

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Battle of the bouquets: World’s biggest floristry competition comes to Manchester

The Interflora World Cup lands in Manchester for the very first time and opens to...

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'Renaissance Rediscovered': The Walker Art Gallery's summer blockbuster reviewed

Chris Malpas gets the low down from curator Kate O'Donoghue

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10 things to do in Manchester this August

Want to know what's on in Manchester? Confidentials has got you covered. Here are 1...

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Can we get a rewind? A conversation with Mars Tapes, Afflecks

Harley Young visits the Afflecks-based music shop that has been single-handedly reviving cassettes in Manchester...

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'UK's most horrifying sculpture?': Man on Fire, Imperial War Museum North

Jonathan Schofield doesn't like it at all but thinks it's incredible

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East Neuk of Fife is a sun-drenched pathway to heaven

The world is Neil Sowerby’s lobster as he explores the unspoilt East Neuk of Fife...

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MIF ’23 Reviews: Festival Square, very good but missing the masses

Ahead of the final weekend of MIF, David Adamson reports back on a Saturday night...

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MIF ‘23 Reviews: John Grant sings Patsy Cline with Richard Hawley and band

Harley Young is transported to Southern America with country-pop crossover music from the 60s

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The Good, The Standard, The Ugly: Onward Buildings

Jonathan Schofield loves his afternoon on the tiles (sans alcohol)