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Manchester comedy club Frog and Bucket denied funding that meant 'everything' to its survival - after being deemed not 'culturally significant'
Northern Quarter
"It's two fingers up at northern comedy again"
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Manchester comedy club Frog and Bucket is finally reopening - here's what's on
Northern Quarter
The Northern Quarter venue has announced its opening line-up as live stand up returns
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Inside the UK's first socially distanced comedy show - right here in Manchester
Coronavirus
The Frog & Bucket was chosen to host a pilot performance before music venues and theatres can welcome back audiences
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A Manchester venue will be the first to reopen for live gigs - days before the rest of the UK
Manchester City Centre
The site has been chosen to produce a 'pilot' live show
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Steve Coogan is bringing back Alan Partridge for a new podcast series
Steve Coogan
The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast will be recorded 'inside Alan's shed'
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Gavin and Stacey's Nessa returns to give 'important public message' - and fans love it
Coronavirus
'Because at the end of the day, when all is said and done, no word of a lie if truth be told'
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Hilarious moment where Corrie meets EastEnders in BBC's Big Night In
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Rover's Return meets the Queen Vic - and it doesn't go well
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Peter Kay's Amarillo 2020 moves viewers to tears during BBC Big Night In
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The Bolton comic had an emotional return to TV with a brilliant sketch during the three-hour live telethon
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Paddy McGuinness shocks fans with drastic new lockdown hair style on Big Night In
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Viewers said the star resembles a pint of Guinness with his new look
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The moving moment Prince William and Stephen Fry kick off Clap for Carers with Blackadder skit
Stay In
The pair collaborated in a tongue-in-cheek sketch on BBC's Big Night In
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Jason Manford announces three Manchester dates on massive UK and Ireland tour
Manchester Arena
The Like Me tour will culminate in a huge show at Manchester Arena
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Peter Kay Dance for Life ticket details as comic returns to live work - including two Manchester shows
Peter Kay
The Bolton comedian is going on tour to raise money for Cancer Research UK
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112 of the best - and worst - Christmas cracker jokes for 2020
Christmas
We've got more festive jokes that you can shake a turkey drumstick at
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'Are you from Victorian times?' - Jason Manford embarrasses daughters with 'clothes horse' comment
Jason Manford
It's not the only time the comedian has embarrassed his kids this week
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Review: Romesh Ranganathan at O2 Manchester Apollo
Manchester Apollo
From maths teacher to two sold-out shows at Manchester's O2 Apollo
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Comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short are coming to Manchester on tour
Manchester Arena
They will play five dates across the UK in March 2020
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Friends Fest is back in Manchester - here's what to expect
Heaton Park
How to get to Heaton Park, what's the weather forecast and what can you see? All your questions answered
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Katya to headline Comedy Queens UK tour including Manchester date - here's how to get tickets
Comedy
The RuPaul's Drag Race star will host the show when it comes to Manchester
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Simon Cowell's BGT golden buzzer act Kojo Anim is set to tour the UK
Alesha Dixon
Tickets to 'The Taxi Tour' go on sale through LiveNation this Friday
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Review: Bill Bailey Larks in Transit tour at Manchester Arena is 'comic genius and musical brilliance'
Manchester Arena
The quirky 54-year-old, famed for his appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Black Books, Have I Got News for You and QI, was in Manchester on Friday night on his Larks in Transit tour,
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Bill Bailey at Manchester Arena - tickets and tour information
Manchester Arena
The king of surreal comedy brings his Larks in Transit tour to Manchester Arena
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Ricky Gervais announces last minute Manchester Apollo show this month
Manchester Apollo
The comedian behind After Life and The Office is coming to the city on his SuperNature tour
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Stephen Fry is coming to Salford on his first UK tour in nearly 40 years
Stephen Fry
The tour is entitled 'Mythos: A Trilogy – Gods. Heroes. Men.'
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Liam and Noel were pictured as they headed to a working men's club together
The brothers set to open their 33rd coffee shop in Manchester city centre
Manchester Cafes
With coffee roasted in Warrington, the new coffee shop aims to help people 'take a break from the hustle and bustle'
Manchester Marathon 2025: Full list of road closures with some shut for 40 hours
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The adidas Manchester Marathon returns on Sunday 27th April
Manchester location steeped in history reopens as glamorous new steakhouse
Manchester restaurants
Designed by renowned architect Edward Walters, also known for Manchester’s the Free Trade Hall, the building is the last of its kind in the city
The 'beautiful' gardens which Salford residents can visit for free on Tuesdays
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The RHS has extended free entry for Salford residents on Tuesdays at Garden Bridgewater.
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The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about
One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds
Manchester Airport's lesser-known holiday destinations with flights from £28
Manchester Airport
Move over Spain, Greece and Turkey; these destinations in Eastern Europe are perfect for your next holiday
Parents 'furious' with school's plan to ban skirts for girls
Education
One mum said she would never have chosen the school for her daughter if she'd have known about the trousers-only policy
Nerf attraction staff told they won't get paid work for FIVE MONTHS as bosses splurge £1.5m on Play-Doh
Trafford Palazzo
Staff have been told the attraction will be closed for five months as a huge £1.5m expansion is undertaken
Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - April 25, 2025
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An underrated Clint Eastwood film that he made when he was 88 is airing on TV tonight
Eastwood is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest filmmakers
Manchester United striker sends Ruben Amorim message after surprise return to academy
Manchester United FC
Man Utd U21s won 4-2 against Everton in the Premier League 2 play-offs on Friday and Ethan Wheatley scored a brace.
Manchester United suffer major injury setback
Manchester United injury news
Diogo Dalot has been an ever-present for Man United for the best part of three-and-a-half years since he returned from his loan with AC Milan.
Seven players could miss Man United vs Athletic Bilbao Europa League semi-final
Manchester United injury news
Athletic Bilbao host Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final next Thursday in a huge match for both teams
Horror moment saw woman, 25, 'partially decapitate' herself on holiday in Turkey
Real Life
Becca Reed, 25, was on holiday with a friend in Turkey when the horrific accident happened
Film
A fan favourite Jason Statham film made by UK directing legend is airing on TV tonight
The actor is one of Britain's most successful ever actors in terms of popularity
Asda warns 'do not eat' on popular meat product due to health risk
Product recalls
The latest product recalls issued by the Food Standards Agency and why they've been pulled from supermarket shelves
The North Wales seaside town with a secret beach tourists don’t know about
North Wales
One visitor described it as a 'hidden gem' where you can escape the crowds
Experts warn of the common red flags to look out for to prevent being scammed
Cost of living
“People need to be encouraged to talk, scam silence needs to end”
The 'must-see' Lake District destination with panoramic views near top tourist attractions
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It's often the go-to starting point for many visitors
