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28th February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Oldham College wins Beacon Award for work supporting studentsOldham 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.
28th February 2023 | By Joe Hylton
Manchester United secures victory of Carabao Cup after nine-year waitManchester 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 announcesRail staff have announced they will take nationwide strike action during March and April after employers refused to meet demands around pay and working conditions...
28th February 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Consultation goes live on shaping the future of Deansgate after £14m funding securedPeople in Manchester are being asked to have their say about the future of Deansgate in the city centre
28th February 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Blackley fire station to receive ‘major overhaul’ as part of £38m investment across ManchesterGreater 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 riseManchester 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 photographsLocal 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.
21st February 2023 | By Joe Hylton
National tomato shortage not affecting Manchester, says fruit and veg stallholderThere may be a tomato shortage in the supermarkets due to the cold weather in Spain but one Manchester trader says he has plenty to...
21st February 2023 | By Zara Gallimore
Nine local councils in Greater Manchester receive extra funding to help households with cost of living crisisCouncils are set to be allocated money to directly help those most in need with essential food and energy costs until next March. The government...
21st February 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
More than 1000 Mancunians complete counter terrorism training following council’s adoption of Martyn’s LawMore 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...
21st February 2023 | By Elena John
Manchester Museum reopening after 18 months leads to massive queues during half-term holidaysThe Manchester Museum reopened on Saturday with long lines following an 18-month closure to complete improvements.
21st February 2023 | By Jessica Smith
More than 7,000 people sign petition to save Oldham Coliseum from closureOldham Coliseum at risk of closure as more than 7,000 people sign petition to save it from closure
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...
21st February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Boy, 7, rushed to hospital following 30ft fall in BoltonA 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...
19th February 2023 | By Vince Hunt
‘Magic Marc’ hat-trick helps Futsal boys blaze a trail to Cup finalA 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...
16th February 2023 | By Ciara Reynolds
University of Manchester: Students reach 100 hours of occupation in university buildingsStudents 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 earthquakeMembers of Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) and UK International Search and Rescue Team (UK ISAR) are in Turkey in hopes of rescuing...
14th February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Man arrested by police in Cheetham Hill on suspicion of money laundering after being found carrying £10kA 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...
14th February 2023 | By Kate Gaetto
Two Greater Manchester Police officers banned for gross misconductTwo 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 studentsOn 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...