Neighbourhood Festival announces second wave of acts for 2022

A reward is being offered after a popular pizza restaurant's only van was stolen near Manchester city centre. Proove Pizza says its van was taken from Collyhurst Road, at the junction with Dalton Street, at around 10.30pm on Friday (August 26).

Pride means different things to different people. To some it’s a celebration, a safe place where they can be themselves. For others, it’s a protest, and a chance to have their voices heard louder than ever.

The BBC has commissioned a Catherine Tate comedy, Scottish drama Mayflies starring Line of Duty star Martin Compston, show from BAFTA winners Paul Coleman and Sian Gibson, and fourth season of Man like Mobeen.

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott have announced a UK headline tour for later this year – tickets will be available from here.The duo will hit the road this November in support of their fifth studio album ‘N.K-Pop’, which is due for release on October 7 via EMI. They’ll be joined at the gigs by “very special guest” Billy Bragg.Kicking off at Swansea Arena on November 26, the tour will also stop off in Blackpool (28), Glasgow (December 2), Portsmouth (5), Sheffield (9), Manchester (10) and other locations across those two months.The stint is set to culminate with a performance at London’s O2 Arena on December 17.Tickets go on general sale at 9.30am BST next Thursday (September 1) and will be priced at £30. You can purchase yours from here and find the full live schedule below.NOVEMBER26 – Swansea Arena, Swansea27 – Cymru Arena, Llandudno28 – Blackpool Opera House, Blackpool DECEMBER01 – Bridlington Spa, Bridlington 02 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow 03 – Stockton Globe, Stockton-on-Tees05 – Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth 06 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham 08 – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham 09 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield 10 – AO Arena, Manchester 17 – The O2 Arena, LondonHeaton and Abbott have already previewed the forthcoming ‘N.K-Pop’ with the singles ‘Still’ and ‘Too Much For One (Not Enough For Two)’.With the former song, the pair aimed to “raise awareness for folk who have lost a child, whether by miscarriage, stillbirth or in infancy”.The full tracklist for ‘N.K-Pop’ is as follows:01. ‘The Good Times’ 02. ‘Too Much For One (Not Enough For Two)’ 03. ‘Who Built The Pyramids’04. ‘I Drove Her Away With My Tears’05. ‘When The World Would Actually Listen’06. ‘Still’07. ‘I Ain’t Going Nowhere This Year’08. ‘Sunny Side Up’09. ‘Baby It’s

Reading & Leeds boss Melvin Benn has hailed The 1975 as “one of the most extraordinary things to happen to the festival”.The Manchester band will headline the dual event this weekend, having stepped in at the last minute to replace Rage Against The Machine. Matty Healy and co.

A city-centre bakery specialising in New York-inspired giant cookies, doughnuts and sweet bakes is launching its very own bakery and cafe at the former Manchester Cat Cafe site in the Northern Quarter. Gooey's neighbourhood bakery and cafe will open this weekend, and will boast an in-house bakery, takeout coffee ordering and a counter full of pastries, cookies and more.

Vintage fashion lovers in Manchester will soon be able to get their hands on secondhand treasures in none other than their local Primark. The high street chain is teaming up with the Vintage Wholesale Company to allow customers to shop vintage and high street gems all under one roof.

"The way things are going, I probably won’t be here this time next year or at Christmas", Peter Doherty sighs. His café, Coffee House in Withington, offers one of the cheapest breakfasts in Manchester.

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has become a grandmother for a second time, making the announcement last night (August 18) on her Instagram that her son David Cunliffe has welcomed a baby boy with his fiancée.The actress, 46, shared a series of photos of the newborn named Clayton Lenny David Cunliffe, saying she is "very proud" of her son David, 26, and his partner Courtney. She captioned the adorable images: "Introducing…..Clayton Lenny David Cunliffe!!! Our beautiful new grandson was welcomed into the world on 17.08.22 weighing a whopping 10lb 7oz!! She added: "I am so very proud of our future daughter in law @courtneyleac for being such a warrior and of our son @cunliffe890 for being the most wonderful supportive partner.

The Stones Roses’ Mani and his wife Imelda have announced a charity fundraiser following the latter’s cancer diagnosis.Imelda Mountfield, an events agent, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in November 2020. She and her husband are now aiming to raise awareness and funds for The Christie Hospital and The Stockport Charitable Trust.Billed as This Is The One – a nod to the Stone Roses song of the same name – the fundraiser is set to take place at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on November 18 and will feature a night of “first-class” music and entertainment curated by Mani.A raffle will also take place on the night, as well as an online auction featuring “unique memorabilia”.

First Aid Kit have announced details of their fifth album, titled ‘Palomino’, and a new UK tour – find all the details below.The Swedish sisters – Klara and Johanna Söderberg – returned last month with the single ‘Angel’, their first new music in three years.It’s now been revealed that ‘Angel’ is the first taster of ‘Palomino’, which is set to be released on November 4 via Columbia, and is now being previewed by another new track, ‘Out Of My Head’.Speaking of the new song, First Aid Kit said: “We wrote this song last year together with songwriter and producer Björn Yttling. It was the first time we wrote for First Aid Kit with someone else and it was very inspiring.

Vibrant, full of charm and in the heart of Manchester with all its Victorian heritage - Bankside at Colliers Yard is set to become the city’s most in-demand new, urban neighbourhood with soul.

Manchester is buzzing this summer. Football's journey home began with England winning their opening Euros game at Old Trafford. We've hosted more than 100,000 music-lovers in just one weekend, and basked in long, sunny days, too.

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's second goal at West Ham belonged to Jack Grealish for the work he put into orchestrating it.

Police have issued an appeal after a man was brutally attacked at Parklife festival.

Kate Ferdinand has broken her silence after losing her baby in a tragic miscarriage. She wrote: “I’ve been taking time off of my phone to be with my family but have just caught up with all of your messages. “Thank you so much for all of your love and well wishes.

British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, crime novelist Ian Rankin and legendary actress Sheila Hancock are some of the first big names announced to be taking part in this year’s Manchester Literature Festival.