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The Regulars by Thom Hammersley

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There’s a tall, imposing man; a living, breathing brick wall with a moustache. He barks the word “hello” […]

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Removing Eric by Kate Woodward

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For a while, before his death, Eric lived with the Stephenson family, who were my nearest neighbours when […]

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All Songs – by Benjamin Judge

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Sleeve notes for a mix-tape. In a box in a box in a box; twenty three cassette tapes; […]

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The 12th Cup – by Nick Thompson

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“You don’t need me to tell you how to have a wank, do you?” I look at the […]

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Chasing the Lights – by Mark Powell

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It’s just a few days until Stuart Maconie headlines The Real Story Live! To get y’all excited, here’s a […]

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Stuart Maconie headlines the 2nd Real Story: LIVE!

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Come hear five writers read thrilling stories from real life at Manchester’s live creative nonfiction night. The headliner for […]

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The Lump by Adam Farrer

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 To whet your appetite for our first reading event, here’s a new essay by Adam Farrer, ‘The Lump’. […]

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Skins by Sarah Handyside

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This week, short nonfiction from Sarah Handyside. Image courtesy of the author. — Somewhere south a man asked […]

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A Kodak Moment, by Adam Farrer

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This week, an original essay by Adam Farrer. Image by Emma Gibbs. —– I already knew how my […]

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Notes from the Smoking Garden: by Max Dunbar

This week, we’re proud to present a new piece of original nonfiction by Max Dunbar!  —- Notes from […]

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