By David Keyworth “Tonight is a celebration,” said Dr David Cooper, in his introduction to: An Evening of Place Writing – in Fiction and Non-fiction. He explained that it was a chance to welcome Rachel Lichtenstein as Manchester Writing School’s first Reader in Place Writing. It was also an opportunity to congratulate Gregory Norminton (Senior…

By David Keyworth World-renowned singer/songwriter Paul Simon has announced his farewell tour, including a visit to Manchester Arena on Tuesday 10 July. The title of the tour – Homeward Bound – comes from a song, which has strong connections to the North West. A plaque at Widnes Railway Station states: “At Widnes Station in 1965 Paul Simon…