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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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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.
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March 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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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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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.
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January 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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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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January 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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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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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'
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January 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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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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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.
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January 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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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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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.
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January 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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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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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.
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December 27, 2024 at 1:42 PM
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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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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.
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December 19, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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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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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.
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December 16, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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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: 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.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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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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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.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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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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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.
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December 9, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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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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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.
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December 5, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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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 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
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December 5, 2024 at 10:19 AM
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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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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.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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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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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
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December 2, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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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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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.
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December 1, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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REGENERATION: Work to deliver the £100m+ regeneration of Prestwich Village centre has officially started...

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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
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November 29, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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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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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.
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November 26, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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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: 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
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November 25, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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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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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.
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November 21, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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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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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.
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November 20, 2024 at 10:06 AM
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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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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
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November 18, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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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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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.
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November 17, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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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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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.
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November 15, 2024 at 9:46 AM