FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 9 | History Defined

‘I did my climactic speech – then took half an E’: Steve Coogan on making 24 Hour Party People

‘We re-created the Haçienda nightclub in a Manchester warehouse,’ says the film’s director, Michael Winterbottom. ‘It was chaos – people were crying because they were so nostalgic’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Morrissey hits back after Miley Cyrus drops out of his album

Morrissey criticised those he deemed to be “cancel vultures” who “only attack those of whom they are most jealous”

Manchester Evening News · Jan 7, 2023

Morrissey says Miley Cyrus album exit was nothing to do with his politics

American withdrew after recording guest vocals on the Mancunian’s yet-to-be-released new record

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2023

Simpson’s Tavern: Campaign to save historic restaurant, which once fed Dickens

FANS of a good business lunch are up in arms after Simpson’s Tavern, where Charles Dickens is said to have been a patron, has closed its doors. The venue, which opened in 1757 and calls itself the oldest chophouse in London, shut last month and may not reopen.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022

John Smith and Mo Mowlam led the original prawn cocktail offensive

Brief letters: Labour and the City | Morrissey’s motorway stop | Vince Cable’s legacy | Silent school dinners | The Year of the Three Kings

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Johnny Marr is going to help one Salford musician fulfil their dreams

The former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has launched an award for anyone from Salford

Manchester Evening News · Oct 18, 2022

Morrissey at Brixton Academy review: surprisingly fuss-free and formulaic

While controversy often swirls around the former Smiths frontman, this gig largely sidestepped the rambling rants and focused on the music behind the man

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2022

Alvvays’ Molly Rankin: ‘We drive people crazy with the things that we want’

After a five year wait, the Canadian indie-rock band have returned with Blue Rev, one of the best records of the year. Their lead singer and guitarist reflects on perfectionism, Morrissey fandom and creating a sound that’s ‘strange and familiar’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022

How to get last minute tickets for Morrissey, Richard Ashcroft and Aitch in Manchester this October

There are still a number of tickets left for gigs and shows this month on Ticketmaster

Manchester Evening News · Oct 3, 2022

Morrissey calls on Taoiseach Micheal Martin to ban 'archaic hare coursing' in Ireland

Hare coursing is a type of blood sport where dogs are trained to chase, catch, and kill hares

Dublin Live · Sep 22, 2022