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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsBen Wheatley’s crime film ‘Free Fire’ to close LFF
The 60th edition of the London Film Festival will close with the European premiere of Ben Wheatley’s high-octane action thriller Free Fire, which stars Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy and Armie Hammer Read more »| 01 Aug 2016 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food News – August 2016
As everyone and their dog heads to Edinburgh, we focus on the western end of the M8 in this month's Food News. Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
Food And DrinkWhy I won't be visiting Manchester's cat cafe
Manchester's first cat cafe opens this weekend, but one writer won't be visiting. Here's why... Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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Liverpool Psych Fest announces late-night line-up
Liverpool Psych Fest has revealed 'PZYK COLONY', its late-night programme of performances and DJs including Demdike Stare, Silver Apples and more. PZY... Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
Things To DoUnabombers throw free Manchester Pride party
New bar The Refuge by Volta, the latest venture from the Unabombers DJs, is throwing a huge party in a unique secret space for Manchester Pride. Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
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SQIFF announces queer horror, web video showcases
A queer horror retrospective and a showcase of the best online media created for and by the LGBTQ community are among the first highlights announced for this... Read more »| 28 Jul 2016
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What's On North 28 Jul-4 Aug: Liverpool Pride
Liverpool Pride returns this week to celebrate LGBT culture, while elsewhere in the North you have a CAMRA beer festival in Manchester, the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival and outdoor cinema at The Faversham in Leeds. Read more »| 28 Jul 2016 -
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What's On Scotland 28 Jul-4 Aug: EAF
We might well be on the precipice of Fringe, but losing our shit about it would be a disservice to the feast of events taking place over the coming week, including Edinburgh Art Festival, the food festival, Bard in the Botanics and Kid Canaveral at NEHH. Read more »| 28 Jul 2016 -
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Manchester's best hangover food
From that ubiquitous eggs and avo on sourdough to the city's best roast dinners, we've got the low-down on Manchester's best hangover cures, featuring old faves like Koffee Pot and Gorilla along with a few you may not have tried... Read more »| 26 Jul 2016 -
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Things to do this summer in Liverpool
There are lots of things to do in Liverpool this summer, from alternative parties with Queen of the Track Zine, Maguire's Bank Holiday Punk Weekender and Mark Farina to outdoor theatre and, of course, Liverpool Pride. Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
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Things to do this summer in Manchester
Edinburgh previews, Tom Jones crooning by the lake at Tatton Park, outdoor screenings, Deaf Institute's 8th birthday, Manchester Caribbean Carnival and so much more: it's summer 2016 in Manchester. Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
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Things to do this summer in Leeds and Yorkshire
From open air cinema in Millennium Square and outdoor concerts at Castle Howard and Clarence Park to a chance to dance with Leeds West Indian Carnival and The Garden Party, there's a lot to see and do in Leeds and Yorkshire this summer. Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
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UK's first graphene exhibition opens in Manchester
A new exhibition telling the story of graphene, an extraordinary substance discovered at the University of Manchester in 2004, has opened at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). Read more »| 22 Jul 2016 -
Latest News
Brexit: What now for the North?
The North receives more EU funding towards its voluntary sector than the UK average. What will Brexit mean for charities and other social inclusion organisat... Read more »| 22 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Chilcot Report reading set for Edinburgh Fringe
The Chilcot Report into the Iraq War will be read in its entirety by a host of comedians, performers, politicians, authors and members of the public at this ... Read more »| 21 Jul 2016