Five hotels, hundreds of volunteers and a frenzied operation to welcome Afghan refugees
We speak to the charities involved, plus the rest of our Monday briefing
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How China sees Manchester
We take a tour through Chinese blog posts, news articles and political speeches
He was Lancashire's favourite writer. Then he disappeared from view
Rediscovering the wit and wisdom of Allen Clarke
Anger grows over Manchester Pride
Plus: the true cost of levelling up, and 'local journalism at its absolute best'
Palaces, parties and high-rise property: The story of Manchester’s forgotten island
'I got the tram and I was like, what is this stop called Pomona?'
Manchester's disaster doctor looks back
'I can feel it now in my stomach, that constant threat of something might happen'
Tide turns as cases start to fall in Greater Manchester
Plus, Oldham online activist Raja Miah arrested
Freight Expectations: Pandemic-era partying at Manchester’s hottest dining spot
'I love the escapism'
'We can’t wake up today and all go snogging'
How businesses in Greater Manchester are interpreting the new rules on 'Freedom Day', plus the rest of your Monday briefing
