Bars and restaurant businesses would be ‘naïve’ to think government will cut VAT again, says UK hospitality leader

Another month, another host of new openings are ushered in across the city, just as thoughts begin to tentatively turn to outside drinks and - let's try not to jinx it - sunshine. There's a wealth of stuff going on, from excellent new brunch spots to Greek street food. And who doesn't love a gyro?

Man-made sewer monsters and the discovery of alien life are some of the ways jokers have attempted to pull the wool over Mancunians eyes on April Fools' Day.

Attend or alienate. Prince Harry risks forfeiting any chance of reconciling with the royal family if he skips King Charles III’s coronation in May, according to royal expert Alexander Larman.

A hospital in Greater Manchester has issued advice to patients amid 'extremely busy' scenes in A&E.

Paul O’Grady famously snapped back at police officers who conducted ‘homophobic’ raids at gay bars in London and Manchester during the AIDS epidemic.

Burger King lovers can get their hands on free food at the reopening of one of its Manchester restaurants. The fast food chain has now reopened the doors to its branch in Piccadilly Gardens which has undergone a refurbishment.

The 2023 Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland being was unveiled earlier this week, bringing the total number of Scottish restaurants to possess much-coveted Michelin stars to 12.

Manchester went home empty handed tonight, as Michelin announced the British restaurants being awarded its coveted stars. Chef Simon Martin’s Mana didn’t secure a second star, while Stockport’s Where The Light Gets In was also sadly overlooked for a first star.

Detective John Luther’s movie debut helped lock up millions of UK viewers for Netflix, but the feature fell well short of other film offerings on Netflix.

A Manchester restaurant has become one of 20 in the UK and Ireland to be awarded a coveted Michelin award.

Many of us who are food lovers with a taste for Eastern cuisine have come to know what to expect from an Indian restaurant by now. Pakoras, popadoms, and Rogan Josh are usually staple dishes we can find on any menu, but one not-so-traditional desi restaurant in Manchester is choosing to do things a bit differently.

Before the appalling murders of Elinor O'Brien, Regan Tierney and Jessica Patel, a similar pattern had been emerging behind closed doors.

BreAnna Bell Joe Goldberg has climbed back to No. 1 on the Netflix Top 10 English TV chart with big twists, Easter eggs, and a climactic “Anti-Hero” moment as “You” Season 4, Part 2 opened on the list following its March 9 release date. The murder mystery had 75.8 million hours viewed during the March 6-12 viewing window and was in the Top 10 in 86 countries. On the English Films side, Idris Elba returned as detective John Luther in “Luther: The Fallen Sun.” The thriller, featuring Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis and Dermot Crowley debuted at No. 1 with 65.9 million hours viewed. Chris Rock’s live standup special “Selective Outrage” made its first appearance on Netflix’s Global Top 10 chart at No. 8 on the English titles list with 17.79 million hours viewed. Live from Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre, Rock’s first standup show following the infamous 2022 Oscar’s slap was one of several live offerings on Saturday as Netflix accompanied it with pre- and post-show coverage featuring appearances from Ronnie Chieng, Leslie Jones, Deon Cole and Arsenio Hall, among others, as well as appearances and commentary from Amy Schumer, Cedric the Entertainer, Ice-T, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Paul McCartney, Sarah Silverman and Wanda Sykes. The special first debuted in the US on March 4 and was previously not counted in the previous week’s global count as it wasn’t available in other countries.

Gary Glitter is back in prison.

Stacey Solomon has admitted that she "can't function" as she gave an update to her fans on social media on just how hard being a mum of five really is.

Michelle Williams' best friend Busy Philipps has shared an hilarious video on Instagram showing the moment she momentarily thought that her friend had won an Oscar.Like the majority of us, Busy was watching the 2023 ceremony at home this year. However, the Freaks and Geeks star took to her Instagram stories to share some of her reactions to the best moments of the ceremony.See the moment she thought Michelle Williams had won an Oscar in the video below.WATCH: The moment Busy Philipps confuses her friend with Michelle YeohAs Busy described in the video above, this year's ceremony was made a little more confusing because two actresses named Michelle were nominated.

Whether you're supping a quiet pint at the end of the bar type – or live for club nights playing dirty beats – Manchester's nightlife has something for everyone.

Manchester has always been one of the top places in the UK for a big night out.

A popular pizza restaurant has confirmed it will close its doors for good, prompting fans to launch a petition to save it. The owners of Croma on Wilmslow Road in Didsbury confirmed the news in a statement and said the last service would be on Wednesday, May 10.

A.D. Amorosi For Apple TV+’s first French-English, multi-language, adventure series “Liaison,” creator-writer Virginie Brac and Emmy-winning (“24”) director Stephen Hopkins chose evocative composer Walter Mair – known for commercials, video games and compositional elements and arrangements for Netflix’s “Squid Games” – to bring a mix of electronic and live instrumentation to its war-torn, lovelorn storyline. Creating a tensely menacing and intricate score for an emotional tale starring Vincent Cassel (who also serves as executive producer) and Eva Green gives the six-episode thriller an epic, yet intimate sweep. Mair’s textural feel for frenetic movement and incendiary intrigue found the composer utilizing writing and orchestrating skills familiar from his battle work on violent video games such as Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Auto” series, Sony’s sci-fi franchise “Killzone,” and “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction.”