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5th May 2023 | By Joe Hylton

Labour councillor wins the local election for Chorlton and Chorlton Park

Matthew 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....

A photo of the start of the Curry Mile.

1st May 2023 | By Zara Gallimore

Stop and searches in Rusholme increased after series of violent robberies

Stop and searches have been increased in Rusholme following a serious of violent robberies of mopeds.

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29th April 2023 | By Thomas Markham

Laughing gas and off-road bikes the latest targets for GMP’s crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Greater 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 investment

Blackley 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.

sainsbury's barcode scanner

3rd April 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Fallowfield shoppers criticise Sainsbury’s recent security barriers

Sainsbury's barrier measures in Fallowfield have been used to tackle theft. However, shoppers have criticised these measures due to inconvenience, unfair targeting and tailgating.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

30th March 2023 | By Ciara Reynolds

Andy Burnham to DJ at Dance for change event

Andy Burnham is set to hit the decks of Poynton Sports Club at a Dance for Change event. The event is to raise money for...

Owens Park entrance, Fallowfield - Image: Kate Gaetto

27th March 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Rent strikers will not back down until demands are met

Students 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.

SASCA charity building in Moss Side with shutters closed, covered in graffiti

27th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Moss Side charity facing potential closure following council funding hit

A Moss Side charity which supports the Somali community faces closure following the loss of council funding.

25th March 2023 | By Benjamin Golaub

Durham Palatinates defeat Manchester Mystics in a record breaking WBBL game

This WBBL game between Manchester Mystics and Durham Palatinates took place at Platt Lane on Saturday 25th of March.  This game was streamed to YouTube...

Moss Side residents meet up for spring clean holding bags and litter pickers

25th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Residents join together to clean up streets of Moss Side for nation-wide tidying scheme

The Great British Moss Side Spring Clean saw residents tidying up the streets of Manchester.

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24th March 2023 | By Elena John

Hulme book giveaway aims to raise money for local charities

Thousands of books will be on offer at a giveaway away this weekend which aims to raise money for a number of local charities in Hulme.

23rd March 2023 | By Benjamin Golaub

University of Manchester student protesters evicted by bailiffs after 10 week strike

Rent strike students from the University of Manchester have been evicted from the Simons building bringing an end to the 10-week occupation. At 5.20am bailiffs...

Beige coloured Mosque with gold accents, next to a road

16th March 2023 | By Elena John

Muslim women’s rights emphasised at Manchester International Women’s Day event

Muslim women’s rights and importance will be celebrated at an event at Darul Aman Mosque, Hulme on Saturday.

Junior Doctors striking outside Manchester Royal Infirmary

16th March 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

NHS junior doctors’ strike: ‘restore pay so we can deliver better care’

Today (15 March) was the final day of the three-day NHS junior doctors’ strike at hospitals in and around Greater Manchester. Hundreds marched through Oxford Road to demand pay restoration and a reform of the medical sector.

workers marching down Oxford Road during strike action for better pay.

15th March 2023 | By Joe Cole

Striking doctors, teachers, lecturers and civil servants march together for better pay

Members of doctors and teaching unions come together in joint strike action for march down Oxford Road.

15th March 2023 | By [email protected]

Joy for 3 Dads after Parliament agrees to debate suicide among young people

3 Dads on walk across UK in memory of daughters persuade MPS to discuss suicide among young people

Graffitied and neglected front side of Hulme Hippodrome, with trees in front, on a sunny day

10th March 2023 | By Elena John

Hulme Hippodrome owners ordered to improve building’s appearance but that’s not enough to save it say campaigners

Hulme Hippodrome’s owners have been ordered to complete emergency repairs to improve the building's appearance but more must be done if the historic theatre is to be preserved, say Save Hulme Hippodrome campaigners.

Lass Fest poster by GrubMCR Cheetham Hill 8/03/23

10th March 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

‘It’s a selection of our favourite events and workshops that celebrate women’, says Lass Fest organiser

The annual Walk for Women event took place in Manchester when hundreds took to the streets in support of women’s rights and to denounce gender-based...

Michael Browne in front of painting of Eric Cantana and his family - National Football Museum

8th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

‘The doors can open to get people out’: Moss Side artist curates exhibit at National Football Museum

From Moss Side to Marseille: Artist, Michael Browne, and footballer, Eric Cantana have opened a new exhibit at the National Football Museum in Manchester. The exhibit displays paintings depicting sporting legends.