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24th April 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Eco church inspires sustainable living in their community fair

In celebration of national earth day, Chorlton Central Church hosted it's second sustainability fair which was open to the people of Chorlton.

Four tents in St. Peter's Square, Manchester with support messages for a ceasefire chalked on the wall.

24th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Tent protest for Gaza ceasefire in Manchester

A protest has started in Manchester with people camping out to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The week-long protest began on the 23rd of March.

Image of the protest against the findings for the Cass report, holding trans rights now signs

24th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber

‘Cass Report Opens Door To More Attacks On Trans People’

The Manchester socialist workers party launched a protest against the outcomes of the Cass report. Members of the party and the LGBTQ+ community united in...

NHS Trial

23rd April 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede

Decaf in care homes could save NHS £85m a year

According to a recent study, the NHS could save up to £85 million annually in falls connected to toileting if care home residents switched to...

23rd April 2024 | By Zoe Spencer

Manchester United fan tells court he is ‘ashamed’ after tragedy chanting

A Manchester United supporter convicted after “tragedy chanting” told a court he is “ashamed” and hopes other fans “think twice”. Michael Avery, 45, pleaded guilty to...

Aslef members on the picket line at Waterloo train station in London, as the train drivers union are launching a wave of fresh walkouts in a long-running dispute over pay

23rd April 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Train unions announce a series of fresh strikes in the week of early May bank holiday

Train drivers at 16 rail companies are to stage strikes in their long running pay dispute for six days from May 6th

23rd April 2024 | By Cian Mullen

Black Keys concert at Co-op Live venue to go ahead this Saturday

American rock band Black Keys are to perform at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester this Saturday (27 April) – the first event at the arena...

Mayoral candidates sitting at a table in the Manchester Evening News offices. From left to right: Hannah Spencer, Laura Evans, Andy Burnham, Dan Barker, and Jake Austin. Each candidate has a notebook, a mug, and a bottle of water. There is a yellow backdrop with the Manchester Evening News logo.

22nd April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Mayoral elections: Greater Manchester candidates agree ‘a set of standards’ should be placed on student accommodation after election

Current Labour mayor Andy Burnham and the Liberal Democrats’ Jake Austin have confirmed student accommodation would be included on the Good Landlord Charter if they...

An image of Manchester Piccadilly station as the faster line to Liverpool is announced

16th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Breakthrough for travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool

The government have updated Northern Powerhouse rail with a proposed express line from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool on track.

Sign at the entrance to Manchester central library

16th April 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede

Manchester Library’s 3D virtual tours are now accessible online

People can now explore all 22 libraries in Manchester online with new 3D virtual tours

Lanes closed on the M60 following four vehicle collision. Credit: National Highways.

16th April 2024 | By Meg Jones

Two people injured in four vehicle collision on the M60 

Two people are in hospital after sustaining injuries following a four vehicle crash on the M60.

Stockport police officer arrests anonymous man

16th April 2024 | By Thomas Why

Dramatic drop in Stockport crime due to neighbourhood team

Stockport has seen a huge drop in crime following the Neighbourhood Crime Team's operation over the past year.

16th April 2024 | By Rebecca Mills

Heiress’ family fights to stop husband cleared of murder from inheriting £4.4m

The family of a wealthy heiress from Trafford is attempting to prevent her former husband from inheriting her £4.4m will following the collapse of his...

Man inhaling a vape

16th April 2024 | By Makenna Ali

PM Rishi Sunak faces backlash amidst plan to create a ‘smokefree generation’

Rishi Sunak’s bill to ban smoking of tobacco and vapes long term faces backlash and opposition from Manchester's young people

Image of Lewis Durham who sadly lost his life in a motorbike accident on Satuday

16th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Family pay tribute to 21-year-old man who was ‘loved by everyone’ following fatal motorbike accident in Wigan

The family of 21-year-old, Lewis Durham have given a touching tribute following his death in a fatal motorbike accident this Saturday (April 13th.)

11th April 2024 | By Meg Jones

Moss Side housing and no-fault evictions are leaving families without a home

Greater Manchester Tenants Union are fighting on behalf of Moss Side to gain back control and put a stop to poor housing conditions. The union...

Devonte Scott. He is stood outside his house wearing a tuxedo and smiling at the camera.

11th April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Devonte’s legacy will be ‘to prevent future deaths’, say family

Devonte Scott, who died following a pursuit by police in 2021, has been described by his family as “an amazing young boy” who was “well-respected...

Chorlton Labour Councillors in front of Mauldeth House April 2024

10th April 2024 | By Anna Klekot

New petition urges for sale of ‘decaying’ Chorlton landmark

Chorlton councillors have showed their support in petition for redevelopment of unused Mauldeth House after a lack of care has been shown to the site for years.

A selfie of Brandon Geasley.

10th April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Family of teenager who died following police pursuit join others in mourning at vigil

Brandon Geasley was just 18 when he died following a police pursuit involving GMP police. He died after he smashed into an oncoming car while...

Families and attendees stand in a crowd outside Friends Meeting House, holding banners, lit candles, and homemade carboard signs. They are all wearing coats. The sky is dark, and the pavement is wet from rain. The visible signs say: "End state violence", "End police killings", and "End police pursuits". The visible banners say: "Who do we turn to for support or answers when an egent of the state kills a loved one? Ronaldo was innocent", "#RonsWorld. Ronaldo Johnson. R.I.P.", and "G.M.P. have blood on their hands."

10th April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

No justice no peace: families and campaigners call for an end to ‘unnecessary’ police pursuits by GMP

Grieving families in Manchester are calling for an end to ‘unnecessary’ police chases which end in the deaths of young people.