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17th March 2022 | By Keiron Watkin
New Belle Vue high school built on site of former cinema open to pupils this yearPupils at Manchester’s latest secondary school are set to move into their new building several months head of schedule. Work is currently being undertaken on...
16th March 2022 | By Keiron Watkin
Bus fares to be capped at £2 as part of Greater Manchester’s public transport reformBus passengers are set to be charged no more than £2 following Mayor Andy Burnham’s announcement for a price cap on bus tickets. The new...
16th March 2022 | By Tyrese King
“We’ve done six films in six days”:Filmlocos does the impossible in their aim to shine a light on the lack of representation in the industryThe Filmlocos Festival are hosting a film screening run by a team of Latin American filmmakers in the UK who have made it their mission to showcase diversity...
16th March 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke
Police forensics team seen at a residential street in Moston after ‘disturbance’Police officers were seen on Thursday evening at a residential street in Moston, taping off Edale Avenue. Specialist investigators and crime scene investigators were in...
15th March 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury
‘It’s definitely not a clean place to live’: Withington residents aim to improve ‘dreadful state’ of local streetsLocals have turned to regular litter picking sessions after feeling 'badly let down' by the council's lack of help for the unclean streets
14th March 2022 | By Jim Podmore
Council leader announces plans to turn Manchester into ‘tech city’ during conference speechThe new Manchester Digital Strategy is a set of plans and investments up to 2026 aimed at taking issues such as digital exclusion and helping...
14th March 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury
Firefighters host charity car wash to raise money for victims and families of Ukraine war31 stations across the region participated in the car wash fundraiser to raise money for an emergency Ukraine appeal
13th March 2022 | By David Smith
Manchester International Law Centre meet while Russia continues with invasion of UkraineManchester International Law Centre has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine saying that it is hardly justifiable under international law. Dr Gail Lythgoe, co-director of the the...
10th March 2022 | By Megan Traviss
Charity duck race returns to Salford Quays after two-year delay due to CovidManchester charity MedEquip4Kids are bringing their duck race fundraiser back to the Quays following a two-year delay due to Covid. The race returns for its...
9th March 2022 | By Toni Clarke
Max Mara’s Ian Griffiths announces scholarships for BAME students at Manchester Fashion InstituteMan Met alumni and creative director for luxury fashion brand Max Mara, Ian Griffiths, has announced a series of scholarships available for BAME students to join...
8th March 2022 | By Megan Barlow
Bury Man is jailed for grooming child over PlayStation networkA man from Tottington has been jailed for two years for grooming a boy over the PlayStation network. Ashley Roberts, 25, pretended to be a 13-year-old boy...
8th March 2022 | By Megan Barlow
World famous Bury market crowned the UK’s favourite market – againBury market – famed for its black puddings – has been named the UK’s favourite market. The Nabma award is given each year and is...
8th March 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea
‘Had this kit had been available he might still been here today’: Manchester’s first bleed safety cabinet installed in memory of schoolboy Rhamero WestManchester’s first life-saving ‘bleed safety’ cabinet has been installed in memory of schoolboy Rhamero West who died in a knife attack. The cabinet will help...
8th March 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine
Levenshulme Old Library celebrates International Women’s Day with week of community eventsLevenshulme Old Library is celebrating International Women’s Day with a series of events throughout the week including a night of spoken word compered by Rebecca Kenny. Ten...
7th March 2022 | By Ben Pledger
Air quality warning in Sharston after reports of hazardous air pollutionHigh air pollution levels have been detected in Sharston – with 10 public health warnings issued since the start of the year. The figures come from...
7th March 2022 | By Rebecca Redican
Moss Side eco volunteers’ work cleaning up fly-tipping increases by a whopping 115%Moss Side, Manchester, residents litter picking success increased 115% on last year
7th March 2022 | By Megan Traviss
Fancy talking to a lamppost? Quayside MediaCity shopping centre wants a different kind of customer feedbackA ground-breaking scheme in which customers can talk to inanimate objects such as lampposts has been launched at Quayside MediaCity shopping centre. The aim is...
7th March 2022 | By Jim Podmore
Northenden put on severe flood alert as river levels rise to record levelsNearly 400 evacuation orders were handed out in Northenden and Didsbury due to the increased water levels in the River Mersey over the weekend. The...
6th March 2022 | By Toni Clarke
Bus choir to tour Manchester raising awareness of the menopauseA choir is going on tour across north Manchester to raise awareness of the menopause. SICK! Festival has teamed up with with Swiss organisation, Wild Wuchs, to connect...
5th March 2022 | By Emma Mohammad
Save Hulme Hippodrome organises spring festival in campaign to stop demolition of theatre buildingThe Save Hulme Hippodrome campaign held an awareness and fundraising event as part of their struggle to save the former theatre from the threat of demolition....