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16th February 2022 | By [email protected]

Man City stars De Bruyne and Bardsley help celebrate children’s mental health week

City in the Community celebrated children’s mental health week by delivering sessions to local schools from star players Kevin De Bruyne and Karen Bardsley. De...

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16th February 2022 | By Rebecca Redican

University staff and students launch Innocence Project promoting positive change in the justice system

Manchester's Innocence Project has organised the talk on the Post Office Horizon scandal.

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16th February 2022 | By Megan Traviss

New community garden under construction at Salford Quays as part of waterfront’s sustainable green corridor revamp

Work has begun on a new green space at Salford Quays as part of the council’s bid to address biodiversity and climate change issues. The...

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11th February 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke

Organised crime gang jailed for 31 years for firearms offences in north Manchester

An organised gang of three men and a woman from north Manchester who pleaded guilty to firearms offences have been sent to jail for a total of...

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11th February 2022 | By Alimat Akanni

Minority ethnic communities encouraged to have say in ongoing project to make healthcare inclusive

Manchester Local Care Organisation has commissioned a social enterprise to raise awareness of health conditions in ethnic minority communities. The project run by Freshrb CIC is called Neighbourhood Media...

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10th February 2022 | By Hannah Wintle

Residents raise concerns after butcher’s shop applies for alcohol licence

A new butcher’s shop opening in Monton next March has applied for a late-night alcohol licence triggering concern among local residents. Farm & Fish is a collaboration between Butcher’s...

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9th February 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

Train driver treated in hospital after brick smashes windscreen

A train driver was taken to hospital last Friday after being rained on with shards of glass when a brick was hurled at his windscreen

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9th February 2022 | By Ben Pledger

Manchester Airport boosted by over 500 job opportunities following mass exodus of staff during pandemic

Manchester Airport has announced a jobs boost and is looking to recruit 500 people in security, customer services and hospitality positions. Hundreds of extra jobs are...

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9th February 2022 | By David Smith

Police respond to deadly three weeks of knife crime by increasing stop and search powers

Greater Manchester Police have increased their stop and search powers after three fatal stabbings in three weeks.   Over the weekend police stopped and searched...

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9th February 2022 | By Keiron Watkin

Exhibition of comic illustrations depicting underrepresented groups being held at the Lowry

An exhibition for comic illustrations depicting representations of marginalised people will be held at the Lowry. The exhibition, entitled Stories For Us, is centred on works...

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9th February 2022 | By Emma Mohammad

‘Wheels of government turn slowly’: no word on when Science and Industry space hall will become hub for creatives

A planned creative hub on the site of the Science and Industry Museum space hall – and which is part of the government’s Levelling Up...

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9th February 2022 | By Alimat Akanni

Mum of new baby shares experience of participation in pioneering CBD treatment for brain injury

Three babies born at St Mary’s hospital were enrolled in a pioneering Cannabidiol (CBD) research as a potential treatment for newborns with moderate or severe brain injury....

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9th February 2022 | By Rebecca Redican

Cancer patients in Greater Manchester test cutting-edge wearable technology to keep doctors in the loop

Health sensors that track vital signs are allowing doctors to assess the progress of their patients

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9th February 2022 | By George Walden

Teenage boy charged in connection with murder of 20-year-old Dylan Keenan

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Dylan Keenan. The teenage boy has been charged with murder and threatening a person with...

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9th February 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea

Electric cargo bikes come to Manchester with the hope to shift towards greener travel

eCargo bikes are predicetd to be the newest mode of green travel around Manchester. The bikes are electrically powered via a reachargable battery and an electric powered motor....

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9th February 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury

Councillors move to improve private renting conditions in Withington after heated debate

Plans will tackle poor-quality rental practices and rogue landlords within Withington and surrounding areas

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9th February 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

Man found guilty of ‘callous’ murder after dousing mother in petrol and setting her alight

Mark See, 34, has been found guilty of the murder of his 63 year old mother after starting a fire at their Gorton home on 13 July last year

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9th February 2022 | By [email protected]

£21m refurbishments approved for Manchester Velodrome will see it closed until August

Manchester Velodrome will undergo a £21m refit following approval from the council after concerns were raised about the facility’s long-term future. The plans will modernise...

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8th February 2022 | By Olivia Weeks

£8m Burnage development for over 55s completed after several years of setbacks

A new Burnage social housing development scheme is preparing to accept new tenants after overcoming two years of unforeseen setbacks. The £8m development at Dahlia House was...

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7th February 2022 | By Olivia Weeks

Lifelong Burnage resident celebrates 104th birthday and end of lockdown restrictions

Lifelong Burnage resident Ada Louis celebrated her 104th birthday this weekend with a special party  – the first since the pandemic struck. Downing House residential home worked hard to...