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5th October 2023 | By Matchday Live

Record audience for Matchday Live’s return as new-look Man Met Rugby snatch late win

by Edward Orsborn A team of volunteer student broadcasters and production staff notched up record viewing figures for the first game in the second season...

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham speaks a press conference at Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak axed plans for HS2 to run from Birmingham to Manchester during his speech at the Conservative party conference.

5th October 2023 | By Ignacio Mcgregor

The verdict on HS2: ‘I think that it’s outrageous that Rishi Sunak is cancelling it while being in Manchester’

Manchester residents slam the Tories for the decision to scrap the extension of the HS2 line to the city

4th October 2023 | By Matthew Barber

Protesters gather outside Conservative party conference claiming Tories are lurching to the far right

A crowd of Brexit supporters gathered at Manchester’s Central Library – a stone’s throw away from the Conservative party conference – waving EU flags and...

4th October 2023 | By Thomas Why

Manchester students ‘disillusioned’ by Conservative party conference

Speaking to students, it was clear that they were aware the Tory Party Conference was happening, but unsure how and why it would affect them...

4th October 2023 | By Anna Klekot

‘Ring of steel’ around Conservative party conference halves independent businesses profits

In preparation for the Conservative party conference, security measures have been put in place, including large barricades, metal and concrete fencing as well as a...

4th October 2023 | By Rebecca Mills

‘When will it end?’ Commuters grow weary as Aslef train drivers stage another strike

ASLEF train drivers staged a city-wide strike today, causing chaos for commuters and businesses. ASLEF strikers arrived at Manchester Piccadilly Station at 7am and stayed...

29th September 2023 | By Ola Adeyemi

Moston African shop owners call for construction of mall and support for businesses

Owners of densely packed African stores in residential apartments on Moston Lane have appealed to Manchester City Council to construct a big plaza to address the issue of limited spaces.

A consumer fitting her summer footwear at Harpurhey Centre open market.

29th September 2023 | By Ola Adeyemi

Summerwears sales beat low non-summer as traders blame inflation in Harpurhey

Summer wears' sales have outperformed general low sales as consumers rush to patronise summer cloths and footwears at Harpurhey Centre.

29th September 2023 | By Ola Adeyemi

Tourists horrified at dead Canadian geese found floating in Boggart Hole Clough lake

Tourists have decried the sight of dead Canadian geese floating on the Boggart Hole Clough lake.

Harpurhey Wellbeing Centre, 90 Church Lane, Manchester, M9 5BG.

29th September 2023 | By Ola Adeyemi

Centre users laud Wellbeing Centre’s recovery pathways of GMMH

The Wellbeing Centre users at Harpurhey have commended the recovery initiatives provided for members of the public

WR4Wildlife Whalley wildlife and nature in Alexandra Park

27th September 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

WR4Wildlife: the group connecting community and nature

Whalley Range for Wildlife is a nature group in Whalley Range, which aims to ignite curiosity and appreciation for diverse wildlife among residents.

6th September 2023 | By Vaibhav Zutshi

‘New style of rugby’ developing as Zimbabwean internationals boost Man Met’s promotion aim

Pre-season training is a chance for Manchester Met’s rugby team to renew old acquaintances, welcome a new intake of players and gel on and off...

25th July 2023 | By Ola Adeyemi

Residents worry over proposed Moston Lane Development Framework

Residents raise concern for security and want to know when construction will finish

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23rd May 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

UK’s first LGBT-Affirmative Extra Care Scheme

Manchester City Council announced plans for the UK's first purpose-built Extra Care scheme for the elder LGBT community

Shell Garage, Wilmslow Road -Image: Kate Gaetto.

23rd May 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Fallowfield residents raise concerns after petrol station alcohol licence is granted

Fallowfield Residents Group object license application to sell alcohol at the Shell Petrol station on Wilmslow Road. This is due to safety concerns about the station's proximity to temporary accomodation.

Centre point of Maine Road - a circle of grass in the middle of a street.

22nd May 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Remembering Maine Road: 20 years since the move

This year marks two major anniversaries for Maine Road, the old football grounds for Manchester City fans.

Bike Tool Station and Shed at Khizra Mosque Photo: Ruby Qaimkhani

22nd May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

New bike tool station installed in Cheetham Hill

A mosque in Cheetham Hill is encouraging residents to take up biking instead of using motor vehicles. This is the hopes of helping them to get healthier and decrease obesity while reducing harmful carbon emissions which are having negative effects on the environment.

22nd May 2023 | By Miles Cooke

Community shows love for Withington on Village Action Day

This weekend, Withington residents banded together for Withington Village Action Day. A joint venture between Withington Civic Society and Manchester City Council on Saturday May...

Promotional poster for Flashback Festival at Platt Fields Park.

22nd May 2023 | By Zara Gallimore

Festivals and the environment: are we doing enough?

How can event organisers be more environmentally friendly to protect our fields after festivals.

A wood carving of a heron in Boggart Hole Clough

20th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham

Heron heaven: Boggart Hole Clough pays tribute to it’s ‘famous’ wildlife

Karl Macauley has designed a new wood carving of a Heron, paying homage to the wildlife in Boggart Hole Clough.