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We’re Not Buying It: a nationwide battle against food prices
Thousands of shoppers across the country are refusing to buy from major supermarkets to fight rising food costs. “We’re Not Buying It” is a grassroots campaign that launched this October across social media. This nationwide campaign rallied UK citizens to…
Black History Month 2026: Artists takeover Manchester
Black History Month celebrations have ended in Manchester after a busy few weeks of events such as art exhibitions and performances across the city throughout October. This year’s theme was ‘Honouring Our Communities’ which featured an art trail across the…
Manchester’s Christmas Markets return even bigger than last year
Manchester Christmas Markets open today with the council vowing it to be a “world-beating” experience. The traditions return for six weeks with more than 210 stalls located in 10 different locations including Albert Square, Cathedral Street and St Ann’s Square.…
Mayoral elections: who are your candidates, and what do they stand for?
Report by Leslie Kerwin Tax freezes, immigration, and regional transport overhauls were all on the agenda this week as six candidates went head to head to be named Manchester’s next mayor. As the city’s first mayoral hustings kicked off yesterday…
Two-year-old snooker prodigy secures trick shot world records
A two-year-old snooker prodigy has secured multiple Guinness World Records by becoming the youngest person to perform two trick shots. Manchester toddler Jude Owens successfully executed a pool bank shot at two years and 302 days old on October 12…
Last bank in Chorlton faces closure after Nat West decides to close its doors
The last bank in Chorlton is set to close and ward councillors of the area are fighting the decision to close after it after anger from residents. Chorlton NatWest bank is due to close in May and residents of the area have expressed upset at the decision. Chorlton used…
Manchester City Council election results 2026 LIVE
With one ward – Miles Platting & Newton Heath – still awaiting a declared result, the results announced so far show a major breakthrough for the Green Party across Manchester. 18 wins for the Greens Six wins for Labour Six…
‘It’s not a female problem to fix. It’s a societal problem to fix ’: Lisa Pool on the difference between men’s and women’s sport
From the Olympics to FA Football, women thrive within the sporting world despite setbacks due to funding, underrepresentation, discrimination and lack of opportunity. Manchester Metropolitan University heard from a panel of experienced sports experts on Monday (2 March) to celebrate International…
Ricky Hatton’s former gym faces threat of closure due to potential developments
A community boxing club in Hyde could be forced to close, prompting residents to launch a petition to save a space they say is vital for young people. Hyde Boxing Club in Tameside has supported generations of local children and…
Climbing centre is amazing at bridging bouldering gender gap
Being within an active community has inspired people to turn to niche sports for a more enjoyable workout experience, one of those being indoor bouldering. Manchester has the most active population in the country with 82% of people within the…