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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...

7th February 2023 | By Joe Hylton

75-year-old grandfather’s death labelled ‘suspicious’ by police

A 75-year-old man’s death is being treated as ‘possibly suspicious’ by police. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have launched an investigation into the death of beloved...

7th February 2023 | By Elena John

Rise in faulty heaters leads to warning from Greater Manchester fire and rescue

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue have issued a warning to ensure the quality of your portable heater amidst a rise in fire call-outs during the cost of living crisis.

7th February 2023 | By Miles Cooke

Three men arrested in dawn raid on Cheetham Hill property in connection with gang related burglaries

Greater Manchester Police has arrested three men suspected of involvement in gang related burglaries following a dawn raid on a property in Cheetham Hill this...

7th February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

GMP continue to investigate missing woman one year after disappearance

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for further information from the public about the disappearance of a women from Manchester, one year after she went missing....

7th February 2023 | By Miles Cooke

Murder investigation launched following death of man in Longsight

Greater Manchester Police has launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Longsight. Police were called to a property on Plymouth Grove...

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31st January 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Oldham councillor urges Ofgem to reform the use of prepayment meters as thousands face cold and dark this winter

An Oldham councillor has sent an open letter to Ofgem urging it to remove prepayment meters for thousands of households. Also known as pay-as-you-go meters,...

31st January 2023 | By Zara Gallimore

Grassroots music venue live performances have fallen by 17% since 2019

The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has called for a review of VAT for venue ticket sales after a report found that grassroot music venue live...

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31st January 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

How will tomorrow’s rail strikes impact commuters in and around Manchester?

Industrial action has been announced by both the ASLEF and RMT unions this week.

31st January 2023 | By Elena John

Tesco streamlining will impact 2,100 jobs and 40 greater Manchester stores

Image: Nicholas.T.Ansell, PA Media Tesco has announced a full closure of their deli counters and a rethink of store management structure and head office operations....

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31st January 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

Former Salford police officer dismissed for improper relationship with vulnerable woman

A Salford police officer has been sacked from Greater Manchester Police for carrying out an “improper relationship” with a vulnerable woman. Paul Banks appeared before...

Street of terraced houses in Ancoats, Manchester

24th January 2023 | By Joe Hylton

Trees not Cars battle to save Ancoats former retail park

Manchester’s Trees not Cars group is campaigning against a proposal for new offices in the heart of Ancoats. Campaigners believe that the publicly-owned 10.5 acre...

24th January 2023 | By Ola Adeyemi

Residents decry deplorable living conditions, quip whether they live in Europe or where

Residents of Manchester City Council housing in Moston have decried the spate of insecurity and deplorable living condition which made one resident query whether they...

24th January 2023 | By Callum Pickup

Hushing up the Northern Music Scene

The Night and Day Cafe, the lauded Oldham Street music venue, was served a Noise Abatement Notice (NAN) by the Manchester City Council in 2021...

23rd January 2023 | By Callum Pickup

A New Project aims to Protect Polish Minorities from Domestic Abuse

A new project has been established in Manchester to offer specialist support for Polish victims and survivors of domestic abuse.  Vesta-Specialist Family Support CIC (previously...