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When will we see the end of Strangeways?
Plus: New exhibitions, a philosophy cafe and the rest of our weekly to-do list
It was a high-flying school with a stellar reputation. Then the inspectors arrived
One of the region’s most prestigious schools stands accused of failing to protect its students and allowing racism and sexism to flourish. What’s going on inside?
Are we ignoring the grim fate of Greater Manchester’s outer-borough culture?
Plus: We expertly rate the mulled wine offerings at the Christmas Markets
How I lost my Salford accent - and why that goes against the trend
A fascinating study shows people in Greater Manchester want to retain their local voices
‘Poorly managed and poorly organised’: Why do Metrolink trams keep derailing?
Plus: Soul music discos, student gallery takeovers and Manchester Baroque
She thought her accent would keep her out of the media. Now she’s the voice of Manchester
We spend a shift with Anna Jameson
The passion and poetry of Rochdale’s Ian Henderson
Plus: Has Factory International commissioned a giant piece of Instagram art?
Rough sleeping is rising in Greater Manchester again. What’s driving the increase?
Plus: A disgraced housing chief is sacked, and the rest of our weekly briefing
Why did you leave Iran? How did you leave the country? Why do you need a passport?
A Manchester woman returns to the country she fled from
2001: A Chekhov Odyssey
HOME stages The Cherry Orchard on a spaceship — but it never quite reaches lift off
The New York Times raises questions about a Manchester murder case
Plus: A huge reaction to our latest weekend read