This one is called Ask about Manchester. I want readers – ie. you – to submit questions about the city. I’ll try to find an answer and if I do I’ll reply and publish it.

Of course, if your questions are too ridiculous I won’t even both. But if there’s something you’ve noticed about the city lately, or something historical that’s been puzzling you, please ask away.

Next up: I’ll tell you where you left your keys!

1. You’ll notice a new form on the right. Pop your email address into it (or below) and future updates will be delivered to your inbox. This is ideal for people who haven’t got their heads around RSS just yet.
2. Similarly, when you leave a comment you now have the option to receive other replies via email – so you don’t have to remember to check back at a later date.

Subscribe to Mancubist by email:

Let me know what you think of these additions. I’m also keen to find out who the 30-odd people subscribed to the Mancubist RSS feed are. If you’re reading this, don’t be shy, say hello.

I fear, for now at least, a massive loss of search engine authority and literally dozens of confused readers. Apologies for that but it’s sensible long-term thinking.

If you’re here specifically to read about ice skating in Piccadilly Gardens, the pillow fight in Albert Square or the www Sabi Rock guy or anything else, please use the search box a bit further down the page.

And if you spot any broken links or images, please report them via comments or the contact form.

I’ve also published the site statistics – page views, most commented etc.

And I’ve added a few more mastheads. Here’s the full dozen of them:

All photos were taken in Manchester… do you recognise them? Which are your favourites?

You’ll find five listed in the sidebar, with more available in the calendar category.

I’ve included a brief description, relevant links and ticket information with each.

Expect, therefore, rambling, grumbling, fumbling and stumbling prose about all things Mancunian, northern, musical, media-y and lifestylee. This blog will be revealing, informative, entertaining and opinionated.

If it isn’t any of these things, a swift removal is no less than the Mancubist deserves.