Topic: Manchester

The best summer reads for 2026

From sweeping historical fiction to propulsive thrillers, here are five books to get you through heatwaves and holidays, all from authors of Muslim heritage

Diyora Shadijanova
Why Burnham could end up fighting the same battles as Starmer

The former Greater Manchester mayor has been styled as an insurgent, but some Labour MPs fear it could be business as usual

Shehab Khan
‘Buraanbur isn’t just dancing — it’s about audacity’

For centuries, Somali women have combined movement, rhythm and poetry to tell their stories. Now, they’re keeping the tradition alive in the UK

Aisha Rimi

Burnham could get mosque security funding devolved

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in discussions with the Home Office about taking control of the ‘protective security’ scheme
‘Unclear’ on Gaza but liked by local Muslims: the Hyphen guide to Andy Burnham

Here’s what we know about the Labour leadership hopeful and his positions on domestic and foreign affairs
Events and screenings to look out for at London Indian Film Festival

Highlights include a discussion with Bollywood star Aamir Khan and a reunion of the cast of Goodness Gracious Me
British Pakistani doctor’s new eye scan can spot dementia years early

Dr Rayaz Malik is now preparing to submit the technology to the European Medicines Agency for approval
Manchester: home of the halal Sunday roast

Hipster hangouts, bold-flavoured Pakistani grills and high-end steakhouses all offer their takes on a great British tradition
Can Andy Burnham’s Manchesterism save Labour from itself?

He is widely heralded as the party’s savior, but it’s important to prioritise policy over personality