Manchester Confidential

05/06/2025

The long days and light evenings have arrived, and Manchester has plenty going on to kickstart your summer.

Whether you’re easing in with a brass band in a botanical garden, getting lost in a 360-degree painting, or dancing off exam stress in a sweaty basement, the city has something to suit every mood and tempo.🪩💃

Here’s our pick of what’s on in Manchester this month: https://confidentials.com/manchester/whats-on-manchester-june-2025 📲

04/06/2025

🐝 Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has hailed a £2.5 billion investment as a transformative step for the region’s public transport. The funding will support the expansion of the Bee Network, aiming to deliver a London-style integrated system across buses, trams, and trains.

Key initiatives include the introduction of 1,000 new electric buses, with Stockport set to join the tram network via its newly built interchange (the route is still unknown). This investment is part of a broader strategy to enhance connectivity, reduce reliance on cars, and stimulate economic growth across Greater Manchester.

Thoughts?

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Find out more 🐝 https://confidentials.com/manchester/2-5bn-investment-will-see-metrolink-arrive-in-stockport

04/06/2025

✈️ Neil Sowerby rediscovers the delights of Denmark’s capital of cool 🇩🇰

From Hamlet's castle to a hippy heritage – Copenhagen is a great destination beyond its famous food culture

03/06/2025

We spoke to boxers Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank ahead of their 5 July fight at the AO Arena - read about their ambitions, mental preparation, and the darker side of boxing .
https://confidentials.com/manchester/catterall-v-eubank-at-ao-arena-back-against-wall
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Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank have everything to fight for in Manchester in July. We talk to both men about what winning will mean to them

03/06/2025

Looking for the perfect way to treat your Dad? We’ve got plenty of ideas for how to spend Father’s Day in Manchester - from hearty Sunday roasts to classic steam train rides. 🚂

Whether you’re planning a big day out or something low-key, our guide has options for every budget.

See the full list here: https://confidentialguides.com/guide/where-celebrate-fathers-day-manchester/ 📲

03/06/2025

Beloved Neapolitan pizza spot Ciaooo Pizza Mcr is trying something different with this city centre location 🍕👀

The beloved Neapolitan pizza spot is trying something different with this city centre location

03/06/2025

Which restaurants have our readers been visiting in May? Tap the link below to find out 👀 🍽️ 🔥
https://confidentials.com/manchester/manchesters-top-50-restaurants-confidential-guides
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03/06/2025

Editor-at-Large Jonathan Schofield begins a series of articles on the life of a Manchester tour guide 🐝 🗺

Jonathan Schofield begins a series of articles on the life of a Manchester tour guide

03/06/2025

Blackley and Middleton South MP Graham Stringer bemoans deals he feels are bad for the country. 🗞 https://confidentials.com/manchester/eu-deal-chagos-deal-and-labours-confusion-graham-stringer-mp-laments-his-partys-direction

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The Blackley and Middleton South MP bemoans deals he feels are bad for the country

02/06/2025

This July, Depot Mayfield will host UKTTA for a massive tattoo convention, boasting over 500 world-class artists and traders. 💉🎨

Over 500 world-class tattoo artists and traders will come together under one roof