15 h. ago The best gig I ever saw cost £4. Spiralling concert prices are a cultural disaster | John Harris

Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of being snuffed out entirelyThe 21st century may be a time of human estrangement, but the pleasures of watching our favourite band or singer play live surely unite millions of us. There is something about the whole ritual that crystallises what popular music fundamentally is: a profoundly democratic artform that will always soundtrack the lives of just about everybody.But perhaps all that is on its way out. When it comes to big names, gig-going is becoming absurdly expensive. The ticket market is now both byzantine and hierarchical, often carving up audiences into no end of tiers. Thanks to the exploitative absurdity of “dynamic pricing” and resale websites, it also charges people much more than even the original face-value ticket prices. To track what’s going on in terms of average price rises can therefore be very difficult. But in the face of an ongoing cost...

Economics

32 h. ago The Manchester rooftop restaurant with stunning views added to Michelin Guide

The dining spot, tucked away on the eighth floor of a city centre office building, has finally made the cut

Politics

63 h. ago Iconic Manchester restaurant to move to historic new location

It's been hailed as a bold 'new chapter'

Society

4 d. ago Indian restaurant named best in Wales hidden on a country road on the outskirts of pretty town

The annual Asian and Restaurant Awards, which took place in Manchester on Monday, September 25, saw two Welsh restaurants crowned as winners in their respective categories

Politics

5 d. ago UK restaurant changes ‘offensive’ name following major backlash

A Japanese restaurant in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, has now changed its name after it was blasted as being 'very offensive' - with the owner saying that he 'never intended to cause harm'

Politics

5 d. ago Gary Neville toasts arrival of new Chotto Matte restaurant at glitzy VIP launch

A glamorous shindig marked the arrival of a huge new restaurant with spectacular views of Manchester

Politics

5 d. ago Stockport restaurant changes ‘offensive’ name following major backlash

"Change can be difficult for a small independent business, but the support of our customers has made it possible"

Politics

7 d. ago Investigators to review the 2005 shooting death of Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide

Colorado investigators are reviewing the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S

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7 d. ago Hunter S Thompson’s death to be reviewed more than 20 years later

The journalist and author’s wife requested ‘fresh look’ from Colorado FBI, after his death was ruled a suicide in 2005The death of Hunter S Thompson is set to be reviewed, more than 20 years after it was ruled a suicide.The journalist and author was believed to have killed himself on 20 February 2005 at the age of 67 and while there isn’t any new evidence to suggest otherwise, his widow Anita Thompson has requested that the Colorado Bureau of Investigation conduct a review. Thompson died at his home in Woody Creek, Colorado.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Shock as Manchester's top rated restaurant on Tripadvisor announces closure in emotional message

The Laundrette in Chorlton has announced it is closing

Events

9 d. ago UK's largest Korean BBQ restaurant to launch in Manchester next week

The huge new restaurant comes from the team behind viral Korean street food brank Bunsik

Politics

9 d. ago Restaurant named 'best of the best' less than two hours from Manchester in stunning location

The restaurant has been named the 'best of the best' for fine dining globally by TripAdvisor

Society

1 week ago The former Manchester United footballer aiming to score with new 'affordable' luxury restaurant

He won the Premier League, now he's aiming for success with his first ever restaurant and bar in the city

Sport

1 week ago Greater Manchester restaurant issues heartfelt 'hardest ever' plea after having to close two venues

'We need your support now more than ever'

Politics

1 week ago Council issues statement after restaurant where 11 diners suddenly fell ill reopens

Two people were taken to hospital after eating at Dosa Kingss

Politics

1 week ago The restaurant where 11 people fell ill is back open, but the council has said nothing

Eleven people were checked over by paramedics at Dosa Kingss, while two were taken to hospital

Politics

1 week ago The restaurant where 11 people fell ill is back open, but the silence is deafening

Eleven people were checked over by paramedics at Dosa Kingss, while two were taken to hospital

Politics

2 w. ago Kyle Walker parties with Man City team at spectacular Greek restaurant ahead of Etihad return

There was a reunion and a farewell as the Blues headed to one of Manchester's swankiest restaurants

Politics

2 w. ago Manchester chef 'so proud' after city centre restaurant receives coveted honour

'I’m grateful for Manchester’s warm welcome'

Politics

2 w. ago Greater Manchester restaurants and takeaways dominate at prestigious curry awards

The winners of the Northern England Curry Awards 2025 have been reveled

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