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12th November 2025 | By George Lee

‘We’ll have control of Wigan council by 2027’: Atherton Independent councillor defects to Reform UK

A councillor who has represented the Atherton North ward as an Independent since 2019 has announced his defection to Reform UK. Councillor Paul Watson, opposition...

News Three white men stand in front of a hotel on a sunny day. They are smiling and holding Union Jack and St George's flags.

12th November 2025 | By Alice Haston

Manchester asylum seekers speak out against hotel protests

Asylum seekers in Manchester have issued an emotional statement in response to the recent protests outside asylum hotels.  The statement from The Greater Manchester Asylum...

News Astley Park warehouse

12th November 2025 | By George Lee

Wigan Council agrees to investigation into ‘monster’ warehouses near homes following petition by residents

Wigan Council is to commission an independent audit into the planning process behind a controversial development of four 60ft-high industrial warehouses towering over suburban homes....

News Crowds gathered in Manchester for Remembrance Sunday

10th November 2025 | By George Lee

Manchester stands silent for Remembrance Sunday

Hundreds of people gathered to join a two-minute moment of silence in Manchester city centre yesterday to remember fallen servicemen and women. The large crowd...

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund preview

5th November 2025 | Sport

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Student fundraises for help as visa rules tighten for new academic year 

29th October 2025 | News

City in shock as Manchester Pride goes into voluntary administration

24th October 2025 | News

Bargain booze: Manchester’s cheapest drinks for students- ranked!

22nd October 2025 | Entertainment