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Oldham College win Beacon award

28th February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Oldham College wins Beacon Award for work supporting students

Oldham College is celebrating after winning a prestigious Beacon Award at a ceremony in London yesterday (February 27). The 'Support for Students' award puts an emphasis on practical teaching, equipping students with the skills that they will need for future employment.

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28th February 2023 | By Joe Hylton

Manchester United secures victory of Carabao Cup after nine-year wait

Manchester United has won the Carabao Cup after a long 9 year wait. Erik Ten Hag has boosted the morale of the club and the squad

28th February 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Train strike action to take place on three days in March, RMT union announces

Rail staff have announced they will take nationwide strike action during March and April after employers refused to meet demands around pay and working conditions...

Map showing street of Deansgate by Manchester City Council

28th February 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

Consultation goes live on shaping the future of Deansgate after £14m funding secured

People in Manchester are being asked to have their say about the future of Deansgate in the city centre

Blackley fire station redevelopment

28th February 2023 | By Thomas Markham

Blackley fire station to receive ‘major overhaul’ as part of £38m investment across Manchester

Greater Manchester Combined Authority have announced plans to redevelop Blackley fire station as part of a £38 million investment. The new building will be enviromentally friendly and allow communities access to using the facilities.

28th February 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

Teacher strikes continue in Manchester in a call for an above-inflation pay rise

Manchester teachers are out on strike on Tuesday in protest at the government's handling of the education system and changes to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

23rd February 2023 | By Joe Hylton

Andrew Simpson brings nostalgia to Chorlton with his large collection of historic photographs

Local historian Andrew Simpson has been collecting and publishing photographs of Chorlton in Manchester for many years. His books of images document the changing nature of this popular south Manchester suburb through the years.

Stallholder Daniel Smith holds up a bunch of red tomatoes

21st February 2023 | By Joe Hylton

National tomato shortage not affecting Manchester, says fruit and veg stallholder

There may be a tomato shortage in the supermarkets due to the cold weather in Spain but one Manchester trader says he has plenty to...

Manchester city council

21st February 2023 | By Zara Gallimore

Nine local councils in Greater Manchester receive extra funding to help households with cost of living crisis

Councils are set to be allocated money to directly help those most in need with essential food and energy costs until next March. The government...

Actions Counter Terrorism Programme in partnership with MCC, CityCo and Counter Terror Policing North West

21st February 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

More than 1000 Mancunians complete counter terrorism training following council’s adoption of Martyn’s Law

More than 1,000 people and almost 500 venues across Manchester have completed counter terrorism training following the council’s adoption of ‘Martyn’s Law’. The Manchester Arena...

Visitors at Manchester Museum reopening

21st February 2023 | By Elena John

Manchester Museum reopening after 18 months leads to massive queues during half-term holidays

The Manchester Museum reopened on Saturday with long lines following an 18-month closure to complete improvements.

Inside Oldham Coliseum Theatre

21st February 2023 | By Jessica Smith

More than 7,000 people sign petition to save Oldham Coliseum from closure

Oldham Coliseum at risk of closure as more than 7,000 people sign petition to save it from closure

Walk for women

21st February 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

Manchester gears up for International Women’s Day with annual ‘Walk for Women’

Manchester is gearing up for International Women’s Day when people walk together through the city centre raising their voices in solidarity with women worldwide. The...

7 year old falls 30ft in Bolton

21st February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Boy, 7, rushed to hospital following 30ft fall in Bolton

A seven-year-old boy has been hospitalised following a 30ft fall at Rivington Gardens in Bolton yesterday (Monday). Emergency services attended the scene after the boy...

Man Met futsal players during their play-offs

19th February 2023 | By Vince Hunt

‘Magic Marc’ hat-trick helps Futsal boys blaze a trail to Cup final

A first-half hat-trick from ‘Magic Marc’ Osa Efua helped Man Met Futsal overcome a skilful and determined Durham side to earn themselves a place in...

A University of Manchester building which has been occupied by students

16th February 2023 | By Ciara Reynolds

University of Manchester: Students reach 100 hours of occupation in university buildings

Students at the University of Manchester are striking against university rent costs amidst the cost-of-living crisis. As part of the strike action, students have reached 100 hours...

14th February 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

GMFRS team fly to Turkey to rescue those trapped in rubble following earthquake

Members of Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) and UK International Search and Rescue Team (UK ISAR) are in Turkey in hopes of rescuing...

Man found with £10k

14th February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Man arrested by police in Cheetham Hill on suspicion of money laundering after being found carrying £10k

A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after a police search found the man carrying £10,000. Officers were on a routine...

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14th February 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Two Greater Manchester Police officers banned for gross misconduct

Two former Trafford police officers have been banned from policing after disciplinary hearings held by Greater Manchester Police. The hearings stated that PCs Craig Grocott...

13th February 2023 | By Dorthe Berger

Earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria, gets help from University of Manchester students

On the 8th, 9th and 10th of February, students at University of Manchester raised awareness to the earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria with gathering money and...