‘Manchester Icons’ artist launches new illustration website, DunstanDoodles.com

Ex-Prolific North Live expo director, Dunstan Carter has launched his new art website after completing a project illustrating fifteen Manchester Icons. The idea to illustrate the cultural icons first came to Dunstan after he created three portraits for Manchester digital agency, Modern-English back in 2014. He decided to expand on the three initial portraits and…

THE ELECTRIC WEEKENDER AT THE REFUGE

‘Come as you are’ is the well-known motto used by Manchester’s famous DJ duo – The Unabombers – to promote their legendary parties which include Electric Chair, Homoelectric, Electric Elephant, Electric Souls, as well as their journey into food and drink, with Electrik Bar and award winning Volta. It will be used again this coming…

Manchester City Launch City Wide Easter Egg Hunt

This Easter, Manchester City launches its first city wide Easter Egg hunt designed to give visitors a fun and engaging football based activity to keep the kids entertained over the half-term holiday. From today, three giant eggs, branded in City blue and featuring the Club crest, will be hidden in various locations in and around…

I WISH I WAS IN NEW ORLEANS

The turn of season has inspired Crazy Pedro’s to bring its customers a fresh twist on a classic Italian-American sandwich for this month’s Crazy Pedro’s pizza special – I WISH I WAS IN NEW ORLEANS. You may not have heard of a Muffuletta, but if you’ve been lucky enough to have visited New Orleans over…

Disneyland Theme Park to open in Manchester?

Rumours are circulating that The Walt Disney Company are in final stages of completing a deal to acquire the Pamona Island land south of the city centre. The decline of Pomona Island in central Manchester has been a topic of discussion for years – from bustling dockland to worn-out wasteland – this rare oasis now…

Manchester’s Best Nights Out – Manchester Oxford Road Station Area.

The area around Manchester Oxford Road Train Station is a little unknown gem for a night out compared to better known areas like the Northern Quarter, Deansgate or Canal Street. Close to both of the biggest Universities in Manchester and in the heart of the greatest city in the world, this location could not be more…

Manchester City bring a taste of the Rio Carnival to city centre commuters as they launch their ‘Touch of Brazil Stadium’ Tour

Commuters on Manchester’s Metrolink network were transported to Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, as samba dancers and drummers brought the sights and sounds of the Brazil carnival to their morning commute. A colourful carnival atmosphere complete with Brazilian samba dancers in feather headdresses, wings and vibrant sequins were joined by traditional drummers to bring the…