Madness will be heading to Manchester on their upcoming arena tour, it’s been confirmed. The ska icons will be stopping off in the city, at the AO, as part of their C’est La Vie 2023 UK tour.
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A warren of characterful Victorian streets and alleyways was sacrificed for the building of Manchester's Arndale Centre.
Still one of the biggest shopping centres in the UK, construction started on Manchester's Arndale centre over 50-years ago. Built in phases between 1972 and 1979, the mammoth indoor shopping centre has seen many changes in its lifetime, not least the major redevelopment that followed the damage caused by an IRA bomb in 1996.
But early plans to completely transform this part of town began before the end of the World War Two, when the city council recognised that the area around Market Street was in need of major redevelopment. No progress was made until the city surveyor stated in 1962 that redevelopment of the area was now "long overdue".
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In the mid-20th century, the area where the Arndale Centre now stands, between Market Street and Withy Grove, was still a warren of mostly Victorian buildings and warehouses along winding streets and alleyways. During the '50s and '60s a number of 'beat clubs', unlicensed coffee houses and at least one pornographic cinema sprung up in the area, which was later dubbed 'Manchester's Soho'.
The clubs included Manchester Cavern on Cromford Court, where American blues stars - like Little Walter and Sister Rosetta Tharpe played, alongside The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders.
In 2002, writer, broadcaster, lecturer and musician CP Lee said the existence of the venues in the now lost district made Manchester a rival to Hamburg as the
Madness will be heading to Manchester on their upcoming arena tour, it’s been confirmed. The ska icons will be stopping off in the city, at the AO, as part of their C’est La Vie 2023 UK tour.
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United players lacked desire and let the supporters down in their dire 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.
Manchester United fans have named who they want to see start against Sevilla in the second leg of their club’s Europa League quarter-final clash amid Bruno Fernandes’ absence through suspension.
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One of Coronation Street's most recognisable stars had their mum pop up in the ITV soap recently - and viewers may have missed it. This year Antony Cotton is celebrating his own Corrie milestone. as the actor, who is best known for playing Sean Tully in the ITV soap, will mark 20 years on the cobbles after making his debut in 2003.
Jeff Miller The last time powerhouse Korean girl group Blackpink played Coachella, during a much-hyped mid-day set in 2019 on the Sahara stage, it was a different band and the world was a different place. That pre-COVID version of the group was the first K-pop band to play North America’s most important festival, and the group had yet to prove itself as career artists; although it was very fun, at times their set felt more like a novelty than the start of a movement. Not so the group’s headlining set at 2023’s edition of the fest: it’s clear from the stellar show that the group is not only fully formed and confident, it’s totally owning topline placement. The four members of Blackpink — Jennie Kim, Lisa, Rose and Jisoo — along with a cadre of dancers and a crack band, blasted through songs like “How You Like That” and “Tally” (from 2022’s chart-topping “Born Pink”) with choreography meticulously timed to make the most of the stage’s massive video screens, and routines and references that called to mind past pop heroines like Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson. Pyro eruptions, confetti cannons and a mid-show segment that showcased each members’ solo talents gave the pacing an “are you not entertained?” thrill.
Marc Jurado has been named in the Manchester United squad for the first time against Nottingham Forest.
A Greater Manchester animal charity is appealing to dog lovers to ‘think big’ when it comes to welcoming a four-legged friend into their home. Dogs Trust Manchester, in Denton, are appealing to find homes for some of their larger-than-life residents after finding themselves with the greatest number of big breeds they’ve ever cared for.
Erik ten Hag is dealing with a number of injury setbacks after a bruising second half in Thursday’s 2-2 Europa League draw with Sevilla.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha insists Wout Weghorst should not be signed permanently at the end of this season.
Paddy McGuinness may now be known for being a TV presenter but he has revealed his little-known job before finding fame. The Bolton-born star rose to fame with the help of his pal Peter Kay, who invited him to appear in his programmes That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights and Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere.
Manchester United have plenty to contend with at first-team level right now while several talented young players continue to underline their development away from Old Trafford.
The late star Paul O'Grady is set to have his loyal friends emotional again when he returns to TV in his new series.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag delivered a mix bag of injury news ahead of the Premier League game with Everton.
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash involving two cars near to an iconic Greater Manchester factory. Officers closed off Barton Dock Road, in Trafford Park, for around two hours following a crash near to the Kellogg's site.
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A show parodying cult 1981 movie Mommy Dearest in Manchester this week has been cancelled following the tragic death of co-star and legendary San Francisco drag queen Heklina.