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Clampdown: getting tough on Manchester’s beggars

Jonathan Schofield examines the need for a Public Space Protection Order

Northcote

Michelin-starred Northcote has been sold – so what happens next?

Britannia Hospitality (not that Britannia) has acquired the luxury Lancashire hotel restaurant

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Trafford waste wars: hated 'green bin tax' scrapped - but is Amey next?

Lucy Tomlinson attempts to explain the controversy over a rubbish initiative

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"It was incredible" - how smart glasses helped a blind Manchester writer enjoy the theatre once more

James Laird, who has has under 5% vision, describes seeing Jersey Boys at the Palace

The Gigi And The Clooney

Join award-winners HOB Salons group in Hale

HOB Salons Hale are recruiting at all levels

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The Manchester Crane Survey: record-breaking residential, but what does it mean for the city?

Jonathan Schofield on the building boom and how things have changed

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These five Greater Manchester theatres are at risk of being lost

Most are derelict and in disrepair, despite all five being Grade II-listed

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'No need for architectural show-boating' - new Thomas Street proposals revealed

Jonathan Schofield likes the look of a sympathetic blend of old and new

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Jason Atherton to headline NRB debate in March

Global restaurateur returns to Manchester to talk about brand loyalty, marketing and human contact

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Beetham Tower owner ordered to replace glazing as Hilton Hotel claims for damages

High Court judgment rules landmark tower is 'in disrepair'

Cornbrook Works

Cornbrook Works, Pomona, St John's tower scrapped - Manchester property round-up (January 2019)

It's been the most active January for property on record in Manchester

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"There is a culture of fear" - Is Castlefield really under attack?

Jonathan Schofield takes a level headed approach to recent reports of a ‘crime wave’

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Grafene restaurant and bar to close

Restaurant will move to another home, while new owners transform the current site

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Council say disputed Oxford Road traffic fines are tickety-boo (but refuse an interview anyway)

It’s all your own fault, says Manchester City Council

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Lendlease cladding row: council say residents will not be made to pay

Council leader, deputy leader and Mayor's office address Town Hall construction contract uproar

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Greater Manchester thinks big: but more power and money needed

Jonathan Schofield attends the new GMSF launch in a building with an unfortunate yet apt...

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Lendlease awarded £160m Town Hall contract despite bitter cladding row

It's another kick in the teeth for Green Quarter residents as Australian property giant wins...

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Has Manchester City Council been making millions in illegal traffic fines?

Jonathan Schofield has a (very detailed) word with Paul Hope about fines, historical routes and...