The Guardian
James's documentary chronicles their rise through bad decisions, from rejecting Factory Records to skipping the Smiths' tour for meditation, all while being charmingly self-indulgent.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham's first day as PM involves working from a new northern branch of No 10 in Manchester, because why not decentralize power with a side of irony?
The Guardian Europe
Britain's most decorated Paralympian, with 74 world and Paralympic medals, hangs up her bike and goggles at 48 - and she's not about to put her feet up.
The Guardian Europe
Andy Burnham wants to move No. 10 to Manchester, complete with civil servants, security headaches, and a barber hoping for a trim.
The Guardian
A three-day festival celebrating 50 years of The Fall draws superfans from across the globe, featuring cover bands, walking tours, and karaoke - just as Mark E Smith would have loathed.
The Guardian Europe
A restaurant so popular the reviewer couldn't get in, then finally did, and found Michelin-starred magic worth the wait.
The Guardian
Manchester's inner-city deprivation fell 17 percentage points since 2010, the biggest drop of 63 cities - and Andy Burnham is ready to take that show on the road to replace Keir Starmer.
BBC Business
Swatch stores close for a second day as crowds go feral over a £335 pocket watch that's already being resold for sixteen grand, because nothing says 'safety considerations' like a stampede for a timepiece.
BBC Politics
The UK government is exploring whether the north of England can host the 2040 Olympics, because London had one and it's someone else's turn to deal with the budget overruns.
BBC Business
Chip shops in the North West are swapping cod for cheap imported catfish, because nothing says 'traditional' like a tropical freshwater fish you didn't order.
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