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What the UK can learn from Ireland's approach to online gaming
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (823+ words) Betting hasn't disappeared, it's just moved. Shops are closing, apps are busy, and the rules are trying to keep up. Ireland has taken a clean-slate approach, building around how people actually play now. That raises a simple question: what happens…...
Manchester Tattoo Tea Party highlights the power of real-life connections
1+ week, 1+ day ago (511+ words) The Manchester Tattoo Tea Party brought together artists, fans, and enthusiasts this weekend, celebrating both tattoo art and the connections that drive the industry. The event featured talent from across the UK and beyond, giving artists a platform to showcase…...
Godzilla Minus Zero to get a fittingly monstrous launch in the UK this November
1+ week, 3+ day ago (671+ words) In a year that's saving what look to be its biggest of big-budget Hollywood blockbusters for its dying weeks, just beforehand, audiences will be treated to another poignant entry to a kaiju series from Japan. Toho's follow-up to the award-winning,…...
Stockport dartist Aspinall hoping 2026 will be his year both on and off the oche
2+ week, 2+ day ago (609+ words) The year 2026 will be one that Nathan Aspinall remembers for the rest of his life. The 34-year-old will get married to his childhood sweetheart Kirsty later this year" assuming he comes through his Ibiza stag do, at which fellow dartists…...
Doctor Who writer reveals collaboration with Pet Shop Boys
2+ week, 6+ day ago (565+ words) A BAFTA-nominated TV show is set to be adapted for the theatre with creator Russell T David overseeing the production. It's a Sin " that focuses on five friends during the 1980s Aids Crisis " is now being brought to the stage by…...
LGB+ population in north-west England has largest disparity of death rates compared to straight population in England and Wales
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (725+ words) North-west England has the highest LGB+ death rate in England and Wales when compared to the straight population, new ONS data has shown. The rate of LGB+ deaths in the north-west was 40% higher than its heterosexual population whereas it was…...
Fashion in the digital age: How modern trends are shaping personal style
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (892+ words) Fashion has always been a powerful form of self-expression. From classic tailoring to modern streetwear, clothing allows people to communicate their personality, culture, and creativity without saying a word " and Manchester is no different. Over the years, the fashion industry…...
Harry Styles fans left baffled by 'Australian accent"
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (361+ words) Fans heard an Australian accent from Harry Styles when he was interviewed about his new album. Zane Lowe conducted the interview for Apple Music to promote the release of Styles" new album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally which comes…...
Is owning a racehorse a logical next step for retired Manchester United legends?
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (544+ words) Manchester United has always been associated with dominance and elite sporting standards, and those who have played for or managed the club have often embodied that competitive instinct. For many, this energy needed to be channelled elsewhere after they left…...
Analogue hobbies vs digital distractions: How Manchester switches off
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (837+ words) From its historic roots as "Cottonopolis" to its modern status as a booming tech hub, Manchester exists in a constant state of production. However, in 2026, a fascinating cultural tug-of-war is taking place in the living rooms and community spaces of…...