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Independent businesses bring knowledge, passion and uniqueness to Greater Manchester. Features and write-ups with the underlying belief that every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of city you want to live in.

28 September 2021

We find out about the origins and future plans of a cargo bike logistics co-op that formed during the pandemic, Chorlton Bike Deliveries.

7 August 2021

With the hospitality industry reeling from recent events, we spoke with ShinDigger co-founder George Grant about how the brewing company has coped with these challenges.

26 July 2021

Now Then spoke to Manchester Fashion Movement – a new ethical fashion CIC – ahead of their debut pop-up department store at Stretford Mall.

26 April 2021

Bounceback CIC founder Duncan Swainsbury tells us about their ambitions to help build a fairer food system and bring together communities.

25 April 2021

Steeped in the history of Manchester's old Hulme, Kim's Kitchen embarks on a new phase of community-orientated hospitality.

2 February 2021

In these times of turmoil, Ellie Grace’s pet portraits are the slice of joy we all need.

1 February 2020

Next to the post office on Egerton Crescent and on the former site of Deco Records is Wilderness Record Store.

25 October 2019

Walking around the streets today, you’ll find influences from countries whose populations barely figure in its demography. So who's behind Manchester's new Nordic vibe?

28 December 2018

The Facts and Figures The Christmas markets in Manchester have been running for almost 20 years now, this year taking place between 9…

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Localcheck The Future is Bright and Green

Localcheck Digging a Way Forward

Manchester Fashion Movement A Manchester Couture d'Etat

Fighting Food Poverty and Building Communities

Fresh Servings at Kim's Kitchen

Ellie Grace Photography Pet Portraits

Wilderness Record Store Keeping the Record Store Alive

Beyond IKEA: Who’s Behind Manchester’s New Nordic vibe?

Localcheck How Green Were The Christmas Markets?