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7th March 2023 | By Ola Adeyemi
Met Office forecasts snow showers between Wednesday and FridayMet Office has warned Manchester residents to brace up for snow showers between Wednesday and Friday this week. The forecast stated that the cold air...
7th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Popular Bolton restaurant forced to close following fireA restaurant in Bolton has been closed due to a fire which has damaged the roof of the building. There have been no reported injuries.
7th March 2023 | By Miles Cooke
Wife of missing Salford man pays tribute to “best buddy” following formal identification of husband’s remainsThe wife of a Salford man has paid tribute to her husband after Greater Manchester Police confirmed that human remains discovered in Salford belong to...
7th March 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Labour councillor wins successful bid to get people exercising in Oldham with park gymLabour councillor successfully bids for a £25,500 outside gym for Royton
7th March 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Salford Mayor to launch ‘City Mayor’s Challenge’ in a bid to tackle education inequality among teenagersPaul Dennett, Salford City’s Mayor, is set to launch a new initiative tomorrow (Wednesday 8 March) entitled the City Mayor’s Challenge. He hopes this challenge...
6th March 2023 | By Ciara Reynolds
University of Manchester: Rent striking students marchStudents at the University of Manchester marched down Oxford road in a bid to get the university to heed their housing demands. The UoM Rent...
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...