'Manchester can't be a 24 hour city if the trams stop at 11.30pm'

This week, I haven't been able to put my book down.

John Stones is not expected to return in time to face Sevilla as Manchester City face up to three injuries picked up in a week.

Dean Henderson could be marooned at Manchester United after Tom Heaton sustained an injury.

Afflecks is home to many unique and wonderful stores from tattoo studios to eclectic cafés, however one shop that many Mancs have been buzzing about sees them trade their old clothes for brand new ones. Beg, Steal, Borrow (BSB) is a funky swap shop found on the second floor of the iconic indoor market.

Manchester City return to domestic action this afternoon when they travel to Wembley for the Community Shield against Arsenal.

Manchester’s Gin and Rum Festival is returning following a sell-out event earlier this year.

Getaways over the summer holiday are well underway as Brits head out for a relaxing break or sunnier climates - and who can blame them with the rain we've faced in the last few days.

Last week, Manchester town hall's planning committee gave the go-ahead for yet another plan for yet another high-rise block in the city centre. But this time, a Grade II-listed building would have to be demolished.

All 14 Manchester City players are still in contention to win the World Cup with the group stage now in the book.

Drivers who have forked out £1,250 to park next to their city centre homes have now been hit by a ‘massive’ £1,000 price hike.

Manchester City's stars have continued to make their mark on the Women’s World Cup, with Alex Greenwood and Alanna Kennedy among those to impress in recent days.

Dexys – formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners – have announced details of their first North American tour in 40 years.The band, who returned this week with new album ‘The Feminine Divine’, will hit the road later this year.After a UK tour that takes place in September, the band will then head to Europe in October before hitting the US on October 26 for a gig in Los Angeles.The 14-date tour will then take them through until November 15 when the tour will wrap up with a show in Glenside, Pennsylvania.See the full list of tour dates below – buy UK tickets here and North American tickets here.Dexys will play:SEPTEMBER 2023 5 – York, Barbican7 – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall8 – Manchester, Bridgwater Hall10 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall11 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall13 – Cardiff, St David’s Hall14 – Ipswich, Regent Theatre16 – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall17 – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion19 – Brighton, Dome20 – London, Palladium22 – Bath, Forum (early show)22 – Bath, Forum (late show)25 – Dublin, Olympia TheatreOCTOBER 20231 – Borgerhout, DE ROMA2 – Munich, Muffathalle4 – Berlin, Admiralspalast – Theater5 – Hamburg, Kampnagel7 – Uppsala, Katalin10 – Lillehammer, Maihaugsalen12 – Dortmund, Konzerthaus Dortmund, Stadtfoyer13 – Amsterdam, Paradiso Noord, Tolhuistuin15 – Dudelange, Kulturzentrum Opderschmelz16 – Paris, La Cigale18 – Madrid, Teatro Barceló20 – Estoril, Casino Estoril26 – Los Angeles, The Theatre at Ace Hotel27 – San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts29 – Portland, Aladdin Theater30 – Vancouver, Vogue TheatreNOVEMBER 20231 – Salt Lake City, The Union2 – Denver, Paramount Theatre4 – St. Paul, Palace Theatre6 – Chicago, Vic Theatre8 – Toronto, Queen Elizabeth Theatre10 – Patchogue, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts11 –

With just three pre-season friendlies now standing between Manchester United and their Premier League opener against Wolves in 17 days time, Erik ten Hag is busy finalising his side's preparations.

The Jonas Brothers are bringing their huge global tour to Manchester next year at one of the cities' newest venues.

Thomas Tuchel insists footballing reasons were not behind their decision to send Joao Cancelo back to Manchester City.

Tourists caught up in the emergency evacuation of Rhodes after wildfires tore across the Greek island have told of their ordeal after landing at Manchester Airport on Monday morning. Around 19,000 people have been taken to safety, the Athens government said, after flames which began six days ago as record temperatures hit Europe intensified in the south east of the island.

Do you know your Buzzcocks lyrics from your Nobel Prize winners?

The whole sweet shop experience has somewhat died a death over recent years.

These are the first, dazzling, images of the hotly anticipated new Greek restaurant Fenix from the group behind popular city centre restaurant Tattu. CGIs of how the design of Fenix will look have been shared on social media, and it's fair to say it's looking pretty wow.

A Barbie-themed brunch and dinner event is coming to Manchester celebrating all things pink.