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27th January 2026 | By Emma Eva Foote
Chorlton centre developments go ahead despite local residents objectionsChorlton Cross Shopping Centre has closed to make way for 262 new homes in a controversial redevelopment approved by the council, despite more than 1,300...
27th January 2026 | By Emma Eva Foote
British Muslim Heritage Centre given longer deferral to deal with ‘temporary’ marqueeA controversial events marquee at the British Muslim Heritage Centre in Whalley Range has been allowed to stay and expand, despite complaints from neighbours and...
27th January 2026 | By Emma Eva Foote
More Than THC: The Spiked Vapes Putting Young Users at RiskManchester is facing renewed concern over the spread of synthetic cannabinoids, commonly known as spice, amid warnings that the drug is increasingly being consumed through...
27th January 2026 | By stanleycieka
Mersey Valley Way opens as Britain’s first National River WalkThe Mersey Valley River Walk, also known as the Mersey Valley Way, is a new long-distance walking route that follows the course of the Mersey through Greater...
27th January 2026 | By Emma Eva Foote
Wythenshawe’s Simply Cycling put off track by a year for park redevelopmentsSimply Cycling, a Manchester charity organisation, is about to be relocated and taken off their usual track for 12 months, following planning approvals to redevelop...
15th January 2026 | By Leo McGill
Trafford Council shuts down so-called ‘hobo boat’ after reports of antisocial behaviourManchester magistrates have approved closure orders covering both a narrowboat locally referred to as the “hobo boat” and the disused wharf where it was moored,...
15th January 2026 | By Leo McGill
Beloved Whalley Range Social Club raises money to continue fight against eviction noticeThe renowned Carlton Club in Whalley Range has so far raised £50,000 to pay for legal fees after receiving an eviction notice from their landlord....
15th January 2026 | By Leo McGill
Manchester teachers strike after facing repeated physical abuse from studentsFeatured image credit: Maayan Nemanov Teachers from two primary schools in Greater Manchester have staged walkouts in protest of numerous instances of violence perpetrated by...
15th January 2026 | By Leo McGill
Transport for Greater Manchester launches new fully electric bus routeFeatured image credit: Wikimedia Commons A new fully electric bus route has launched in Manchester, a showcase of yet another step to reduce the city’s...
15th January 2026 | By hannahcant
Brother campaigns for law change following sister’s deathThe brother of a victim of an ‘abusive relationship’ is campaigning for a change in law surrounding duty of care following his sister’s death. Danielle...
15th January 2026 | By hannahcant
Student braves 72 laps to get the lads talkingA student from Man Met has completed a half-marathon around a university rugby pitch to raise awareness for men’s mental health. Will McEvoy, chairman of...
15th January 2026 | By hannahcant
A rare look at Turner, free at the WhitworthWhitworth art gallery has opened an exhibition called Turner in Time, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the celebration of JMW Turner’s birth. The exhibition...
15th January 2026 | By hannahcant
Creative Council developed to support struggling grassroots artistsA Manchester-based Creative Council has been created to help local grassroot creatives survive in precarious times for artists. The creative industry is under strain in...
15th January 2026 | By hannahcant
Community cycling group to be displaced by council refurbishmentAn inclusive cycling group is facing a 12-month closure which could “shatter the community” because of plans for council regeneration of Wythenshawe Park Simply...
15th January 2026 | By Harrison Andrews
TikToker tackles winter weather safety and the Highland WayTikTok rising star @cam.is.exploring is aiming to educate his followers on winter safety as he shares his West Highland Way experience. Cameron Occleston, 22, is...
15th January 2026 | By Harrison Andrews
Hall Moss Fields action group rally toward objections deadlineBramhall-based action group, Save Hall Moss Fields, are rallying for support ahead a deadline to object to a plan to build 250 new homes on...
15th January 2026 | By cheyenneberry
Historic Levenshulme Baths being demolished to make way for affordable homesDemolition plans for Levenshulme Baths are set to begin in spring to create space for 34 new affordable homes. Manchester council reveal in a recent...
15th January 2026 | By cheyenneberry
Key Manchester creative space at risk of closure and facing possible evictionOne of Manchester’s longest-running creative spaces is at risk of closure and faces possible eviction. Bankley Studios is a non-profit and an artist-led studios and...
15th January 2026 | By cheyenneberry
Gala dinner to be held in boxer Ricky Hatton’s memory as former manager pays emotional tribute to Manchester legendAfter the loss of boxer Ricky Hatton, manager and friend, Paul Speak, began The Ricky Hatton Foundation to raise awareness for mental health and ensure...
15th January 2026 | By cheyenneberry
Hollinwood Scout Camp in Salford aspire to raise £1m to complete vital renovations to the camp siteHollinwood Scout Camp is urging the local community to help them provide the camp with new activities and completed building renovations. Hollinwood moved to a...