Is it time to bin off the Christmas markets? A war waging on St Ann’s Square
Two Mill writers face off over Manchester’s festive future
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In the ring with Marty Jones: The Oldham legend keeping British wrestling alive
A photo essay by Ben Jackson with words by Ophira Gottlieb
The nightmare neighbour of Deansgate Square
A months-long feud between two neighbours in a luxury residential skyscraper, plus, who’s behind the viral yellow poster?
Manchester already has the largest eruv in the UK. So why has Hale’s met resistance?
‘As soon as you start clamping down on ridiculous things like this, you start trapping everyone else’s liberties’
The MTV EMAs looked great on TV. In person, it was a drag
How did such a hugely anticipated event fall so flat?
Places for Everyone — but maybe not Oldham
Plus, after a summer of racist riots, is history repeating itself?
How Afflecks went from quirky indie to part of a retail portfolio
‘If there ever is a sense for us where it’s become too corporate then maybe that’s time for us to hand it on’
How Hopwood DePree fumbled his Hollywood ending
'The council isn't going to invest hundreds of thousands to let an individual have a private B&B'
At Manchester’s dementia music cafes, my grandmother comes alive again
'It’s a positive space where I just feel accepted'
Downton Shabby takes a downward turn
Plus: The Carlton Club gets a two month extension on its eviction notice
Does the mummy who inspired Bram Stoker now reside in Manchester?
The question of which real-life person inspired Stoker's famous literary trope has been debated for over a century. Now, a curator at the Manchester Museum thinks he has the answer
Footing the bill: Manchester restaurants brace for the budget
Plus: Manchester United sack Ten Hag
A good week for the Millers
Joshi's editor's note
Bridging the north-south literacy divide
Just 2 in 5 children in the North West say they enjoy reading in their free time. The National Literacy Trust's new Salford hub hopes to change that
What’s going on with St Peter’s Square?
‘I don’t know what the solution is. But it’s not doing that, is it?’
Making the case for a Mill writer living in Todmorden
A writer’s edition from our newest staff member