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17th May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
GMP seize Bentley car and other goods in suspected money laundering caseTwo men have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering. The men, aged 50 and 48, were arrested on Tuesday 16 May after a lengthy investigation in two areas of North Manchester. Warrants were obtained to search four properties and seized goods included a Bentley car and money.
16th May 2023 | By Callum Pickup
Didsbury Players announce a new productionThe amateur dramatics society, The Didsbury Players, reveals their upcoming production, Vinegar Tom. The production will take place on the 16th and 17th of June at the East Didsbury Methodist Church.
16th May 2023 | By Callum Pickup
Richard Kilpatrick wins Didsbury WestThe Lib Dems gain from Labour in Didsbury West, with former councillor Richard Kilpatrick winning back his seat in the council.
16th May 2023 | By Callum Pickup
Siemens run the Great Manchester RunOn May 21st, the Great Manchester Run returns, celebrating its 20th anniversary. This year 50 Siemen runners will be taking on the 10k and the half marathon, intending to raise £8000 in donations for the Francis House Children Hospice, based in Didsbury.
15th May 2023 | By Kate Gaetto
Withington and Fallowfield foodbank says demand has risen to 119%Fallowfield residents have become increasingly reliant on its local foodbank. As demand increases, supply shortages have become common due to the cost of living crisis.
15th May 2023 | By Miles Cooke
Manchester Olympian Alan Geldard honoured with new Withington wall muralA new mural in Withington has been created in honour of Alan Geldard, the late cyclist who won Olympic bronze at the 1948 Games in...
15th May 2023 | By Miles Cooke
Withington High Street to benefit from £3million shared investmentWithington High Street is set for a revamp as Manchester City Council have confirmed plans for a share of £3m worth of investment in the...
15th May 2023 | By Elena John
Project amplifying Hulme resident’s voices granted funding by Arts Council EnglandA local project, We Live Here, which hopes to amplify the stories of Hulme residents, has been awarded funding by Arts Council England.
10th May 2023 | By Miles Cooke
Withington pub landlord runs Manchester Marathon for bleed kit charityThe landlord of a Withington pub has ran the Manchester Marathon in support of a local charity, Mero’s World, that campaigns to place lifesaving bleed...
10th May 2023 | By Jessica Smith
Ancoats charity launch walking campaign to raise money for neighbourhood projectsManchester based charity kickstarts fundraising event in support of National Walking Month to help build local neighbourhoods.
9th May 2023 | By Joe Hylton
Accessibility is a real struggle for wheelchair users says disabled Chorlton womanKaty Daly talks about her struggles as a Wheelchair user and a lack of accessibility in the Chorlton area facing day to day problems when out and about
5th May 2023 | By Joe Hylton
Labour councillor wins the local election for Chorlton and Chorlton ParkMatthew Benham and Dave Dawson are re-elected for the next four years as labour councillors for Chorlton and Chorlton Park
5th May 2023 | By Ciara Reynolds
Andy Burnham: ‘Here I am in Poynton – the pinnacle of my DJ career’A ‘Dance for Change’ event took place on the 13th of April in Poynton, with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham playing a DJ set for charity....
1st May 2023 | By Zara Gallimore
Stop and searches in Rusholme increased after series of violent robberiesStop and searches have been increased in Rusholme following a serious of violent robberies of mopeds.
29th April 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Laughing gas and off-road bikes the latest targets for GMP’s crackdown on anti-social behaviourGreater Manchester Police have begun their crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Blackley through a new operation. The operation aims to tackle the laughing gas epidemic and the problems with off road bikes ruining green areas.
6th April 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Blackley fire station set to become carbon-neutral after receiving a £38m investmentBlackley fire station has been included in a £38m investment. The fire station will be redeveloped to become more fit for purpose and to meet Manchester's goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2038.
3rd April 2023 | By Kate Gaetto
Fallowfield shoppers criticise Sainsbury’s recent security barriersSainsbury's barrier measures in Fallowfield have been used to tackle theft. However, shoppers have criticised these measures due to inconvenience, unfair targeting and tailgating.
30th March 2023 | By Ciara Reynolds
Andy Burnham to DJ at Dance for change eventAndy Burnham is set to hit the decks of Poynton Sports Club at a Dance for Change event. The event is to raise money for...
27th March 2023 | By Kate Gaetto
Rent strikers will not back down until demands are metStudents in Fallowfield will not stand down in response to the recent bailiff actions. The University of Manchester have outlined their next steps to approach the rent referendum results. Rent Strikers' demands have not yet been met.
27th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Moss Side charity facing potential closure following council funding hitA Moss Side charity which supports the Somali community faces closure following the loss of council funding.