News
1st December 2023 | By Zoe Spencer
Climate Emergency Manchester urge the council to ditch advertising high-carbon productsA Manchester-based activist group are putting pressure on the council to reduce the number of advertisements around the city centre promoting fossil fuel companies and...
1st December 2023 | By Martha Norris
Fallowfields named as bike theft hotspot.A report by Greater Manchester Police has revealed that bike thefts in the city are three times higher than 2021 with Fallowfield being the worst...
1st December 2023 | By Zoe Spencer
“We cannot do nothing”: activists unite to mark the start of COP 28A group of climate activists gathered at Media City on Thursday to hold world leaders and media corporations to account for the impact of climate...
30th November 2023 | By Rebecca Mills
Laughing Gas ban aims to tackle anti-social behaviour.Laughing Gas, also known as nitrous oxide, has been made illegal for recreational use in the UK, making it the second country to do so....
28th November 2023 | By Thomas Why
“The numbers are going up” as Manchester city council initiate winter plan to aid rough sleepersManchester city council have recently announced its plan to help people sleeping rough in Manchester this winter as number of rough sleepers rises.
27th November 2023 | By Cian Mullen
Outraged community protests as man was ‘punched five times’ in handcuffsA small crowd gathered outside Stretford Police Station on Monday 6th November in response to a controversial video of police officers arresting a man. This...
23rd November 2023 | By Matchday Live
‘Ref-mic’ first for Matchday Live as women’s rugby coverage moves up another notchMMU 53 Sheffield 5 By Felicity Hitch at Platt Lane Viewers watching MMU’s Matchday Live coverage of this week’s women’s rugby Cup clash with Sheffield...
19th November 2023 | By Makenna Ali
Modern Slavery is on the rise increasing homelessness in ManchesterManchester Councillors have called for action to uncover modern slavery in the city as it is causing a rise in homelessness in Manchester. At a...
19th November 2023 | By Martha Norris
24-hour run in Manchester to raise money for homelessness.A Manchester-based charity group set the challenge to run for 24 hours in order to raise money and create awareness for the increase in homelessness...
13th November 2023 | By Amber Brooks
Urban gardens help boost mood this winterThe iconic 'Sky-Garden' is open all year round to boost moods and provide green spaces to 'nature deprived people'
13th November 2023 | By Amber Brooks
‘We will remember them.’ Manchester City Center marks Remembrance Sunday in touching tribute.Manchester City Centre was crowded to remember those who fought for our country and those impacted by conflict across the planet since the First World War.
10th November 2023 | By Matchday Live
Platt Lane lives up to ‘fortress’ reputation on a bruising afternoon for Bishop BurtonManchester Met 1st XV 80 Bishop Burton 19 By Oliver Jones at Platt Lane Manchester Met Rugby first XV returned to Fortress Platt lane in...
5th November 2023 | By Matchday Live
Free-scoring Man Met edge out Newcastle in top-of-the-table basketball thrillerMMU 93 Newcastle Uni 76 By Ronnie Smart at Platt Lane Watch the whole game on Matchday Live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsJ_-m8NArM Both teams came into this...
3rd November 2023 | By Zoe Spencer
Residents divided over new road safety measures announced by councilManchester City Council has been granted new powers to improve road safety and congestion in Longsight. The rules will target motorists making illegal turns, as...
3rd November 2023 | By Rebecca Mills
Fatboy Slim announces Castlefield Bowl gig as part of UK and Ireland 2024 summer tourThe world-famous DJ will be returning to Manchester on July 5, as part of his eight-date ‘Loves Summer’ UK and Ireland tour, which will also...
1st November 2023 | By Makenna Ali
University of Manchester raises awareness of their past involvement in slaveryAs a part of Black History Month the University of Manchester held a drop-in session for their exhibit ‘Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building...
26th October 2023 | By Osaro Ojo
Illegal vapes in Stockport: council takes zero-tolerance approach to dealersFeatured image: Nicholas. T. Ansell/PA Wire Stockport council has taken action on the sales of illegal vapes in the town centre and Edgeley following concerns...
26th October 2023 | By Cian Mullen
Council ensures that there is ‘loads to do’ for vulnerable children this October half-termManchester City Council is providing free meals and activities for children across the city as schools across the city close for half-term.
26th October 2023 | By Oyindamola Daramola
Manchester Christmas markets this year will be ‘bigger and better’ council promisesManchester’s first Christmas market took place exactly 25 years ago in 1998 – and the council says this year’s market will be ‘bigger and better...
26th October 2023 | By Anna Klekot
‘Safer streets’ planters in Withington: residents split over whether they help or are a hindranceResidents in Withington have raised their concerns over the recent instillation of planters on nine junctions in the area.