The restaurants and bars where you can celebrate Manchester Pride 2023 without a wristbandad

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic On the eve of heading up to Canada this week to attend the Toronto Film Festival, where his documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero” has its world debut Saturday night, pop superstar Lil Nas X was playing it nonchalant about stepping outside the music realm a bit to be the center of a splashy event in the movie world. “Not really,” he answers, when asked whether it means anything special to him to have a gala premiere at North America’s biggest film event. “I mean, I’m excited to go there and to see what people think, and also, I’ve never been to a film festival, so maybe I’ll meet people and and build some future relationships.

“Keep your crayons sharp.”

Pressure is mounting on Manchester council to stop using bailiffs to collect debt - with campaigners leaving the town hall claiming a victory. Community union Acorn and charity Debt Justice has been arguing that using bailiffs is costly and takes a toll on the mental health of people who cannot afford to pay.

People in parts of Greater Manchester will be able to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows on Friday.

Two men have been arrested following an early morning fight outside a Manchester city centre bar. Police were called to Princess Street at about 6.20am on Saturday following reports of a 'disturbance'.

Alix Earle is an open book.

As thousands made their way down Deansgate and towards Manchester’s Gay Village as part of this year’s huge Manchester Pride parade on Saturday, one float came to a temporary halt for a very special reason.

For the first time since Manchester Pride 2023 kicked off on Friday, Manchester’s Gay Village came to a halt this evening as a sea of lights flickered from within Sackville Gardens.

Manchester City are said to be looking to table a second bid for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes after seeing an initial £47m rejected.

Despite the cost of living crisis and soaring house prices putting a strain on what people can afford these days, the property market in one Greater Manchester area is showing no signs of slowing down. With its tree-lined streets, bustling village and beautiful Victorian houses, the leafy suburb of Didsbury is proving to be more desirable than ever.

Manchester United have less than a week to add to their squad this summer - but there is leeway in the global market for them to strike-up further business beyond deadline day.

If you weren't at Manchester Pride this weekend, you missed out. Big time.

This year's Manchester Pride has ground-breaking with been one of the most diverse line-ups in recent years, focusing on women, trans people, and those of diverse backgrounds.

A few minutes past midday, a huge maypole with the colours of the rainbow flag turns the corner on Deansgate boldly telling the hundreds who have lined the streets that they are gathered here today to celebrate the Queerly Beloved.

Manchester Pride 2023 is finally here and with it brings four days of activism, party, protest and fun.

The humid clouds do not spoil the view of Singapore from the rooftop of the Fullerton Bay Hotel. The landmark Marina Bay Sands, its three towers hovering in a vista from a sci-fi film, dominates the background and provides the backdrop for a Manchester United photocall.

It's nearly that time of year when Manchester celebrates its LGBTQ+ community with its iconic Pride Parade.

It's Pride weekend which means thousands upon thousands of spectators will descend on the city to take part in the iconic Pride Parade in celebration of the city's LGBTQ+ community.

Wolverhampton Wanderers will demand a fee in excess of £60million for Manchester City target Matheus Nunes, according to reports.

The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ at All Points East this Friday (August 25) – check out the full schedule for the day below.The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs will perform at the East London festival in Victoria Park alongside Girl In Red, Amyl And The Sniffers, Angel Olsen and more.It marks the second weekend of All Points East 2023, following Stormzy’s ‘This Is What We Mean’ day last Friday.Check out the full schedule for the day below.These times are subject to change.East Stage15:55 The Lazy Eyes 17:00 Be Your Own Pet 18:10 Angel Olsen 19:25 Girl in Red 21:25 The StrokesWest Stage:15:35 Hot Wax 16:35 Julie 17:35 The Walkmen 18:50 Amyl and the Sniffers 20:15 Yeah Yeah YeahsCupra North Arena 15:35 – 16:05 Silvertwin 16.30 – 17:10 – HighSchool 17:35 – 18:15 – Picture Parlour 18:45 – 19:30 – Warmduscher 20:00 – 21:00 – Black Midi6 Music Stage 15:00 – 16:10 Goddess 16:10 – 17:10 Good Future 17:20 – 18:10 Carl Barat & Gary Powell 18:10 – 19:10 La Roux x Jamie Reynolds 19:10 – 20:10 Indie Sleaze 20:10 – 21:10 Steve LamacqCupra North Arena 15:35 – 16:05 Silvertwin 16:30 – 17:10 HighSchool 17:35 – 18:15 Picture Parlour 18:45 – 19:30 Warmduscher 20:00 – 21:00 Black MidiKraken Freaky Tiki Bar 16:00 – 16:25 The Rising Sun Collective 17:05 – 17:35 The Rising Sun Collective 18:20 – 18:45 Art School Girlfriend 19:35 – 20:05 Art School GirlfriendE3 Stage 16:05 – 16:30 FEET 17:10 – 17:35 VACATIONS 18:15 – 18:45 bby 19:30 – 20:00 TashL’Oreal Paris Stage 16:35 – 17:00 L’Objectif 17:35 – 18:00 Azure Ryder 18:50 – 19:20 Brigitte Calls Me Baby 20:30 – 21:00 Hannah GraeA post shared by All Points East (@allpointseastuk)Stage times and real-time updates can also be found on the official All Points East app.In a four-star review of Stormzy‘s