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20th May 2024 | By Emmanuella Coffie

Fallowfield introduces innovative solution to combat soaring living expenses

The Place at Platt Lane in Fallowfield has introduced the Fallowfield Community Pantry to address the rising cost of living affecting local residents.  In response...

Children painting a fence in colours along a park.

20th May 2024 | By Martha Norris

Cheetham Hill’s outstanding community warriors

From cleaning up greener spaces to daily children’s sporting activities, the real heroes of the community for Cheetham Hill is the Abraham Moss Warriors. A...

19th May 2024 | By Emmanuella Coffie

empowerment in action: Fallowfield residents forge their community’s destiny

A new report by the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) reveals that the cost-of-living crisis is driving graduates and apprentices to leave their jobs for better-paying opportunities.

Celebrate festival in Whalley Range

17th May 2024 | By Rebecca Mills

Whalley Range Festival removes cost barriers, offering affordable fun for all

The annual Whalley Range Celebrate Festival has overcome barriers posed by the cost-of-living crisis, offering an affordable day out for the local community.

Moss Side residents meet up for spring clean holding bags and litter pickers

17th May 2024 | By Meg Jones

Moss Side and MSV housing gather for spring clean

Residents from the community and Moss Side Labour party termed up with Biffa to make their neighbourhood a cleaner and safer place. Mosscare St Vincents...

17th May 2024 | By Oyindamola Daramola

Didsbury in Manchester suburb is now facing the possibility of turning into a ‘ghost town’

In recent weeks, a disconcerting trend has unfolded as businesses along Burton Road and its vicinity gradually vanish from the once lively high street. This...

17th May 2024 | By Oyindamola Daramola

Didsbury Village War Memorial Space Enhancement

Didsbury community, councillors and organisations have embarked on an inspiring initiative to create a new Garden surrounding grounds at the Cenotaph. This significant project aims...

16th May 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Chorlton library being brought back to its ‘heritage design’ as exciting plans are revealed

Chorlton library is currently undergoing major refurbishment to bring the building back to its original grandeur.

16th May 2024 | By Amber Brooks

Stretford Gardening Club celebrates 60 years of Britain in Bloom

Stretford Public Hall's 'pocket park' has a successful open morning celebrating 60 years of the RHS 'Britain in Bloom'

15th May 2024 | By Amber Brooks

RADAR Festival supports grassroots venues with a £1 levy fund

A Trafford festival is to be the first in the country to donate a percentage of ticket profits to grassroots venues in need.

Lollipop woman at St. Margaret's CE Primary School

15th May 2024 | By Rebecca Mills

Whalley Range demands clean air after ‘alarmingly poor’ air quality

Local communities in England are taking action due to 'alarmingly poor' air quality around schools, causing major concern for children's health.

Stalls in Rutherford Place for Withington Village Action Day.

15th May 2024 | By Thomas Why

Annual Village Action Day unites Withington Community

The yearly Withington village action day returned on Saturday with community stalls, litter picking and flower planting.

14th May 2024 | By nqstaff

Clarification: Peter’s Bakery in Fallowfield

The Northern Quota published a story about Peter’s Bakery in Fallowfield reopening as The Bread Pitt. We have been asked by the previous owner of...

Sarah Lancashire on the red carpet at the National Television Awards 2023

14th May 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Sarah Lancashire CBE makes history for Hulme Grammar School

Hulme Grammar School Sarah Lancashire CBE alumna wins her third BAFTA for the Best Leading Actress putting Hulme back in the news.

Crowds gather at the Makers Market

14th May 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Makers Market showcases small businesses in Northern Quarter

The makers market returned to Northern Quarter this weekend giving local small businesses the opportunity to sell their products.

13th May 2024 | By Zoe Spencer

Meat dumping and fly tipping on the rise in Longsight

Residents of Longsight have been made aware of several incidents of meat dumping in green spaces throughout the area. Continuous incidents around Nutsford vale and...

13th May 2024 | By Zoe Spencer

Longsight locals unite to transform neglected local park

An ongoing project has brought the residents of Longsight together to transform green spaces and promote community. The collaborative project has helped to transform an...

13th May 2024 | By Zoe Spencer

Plans Underway for Longsight Festival in time for Summer

Planning has commenced for the Longsight festival, which aims to bring groups of the community together for a summer celebration. The festival will be hosted...

13th May 2024 | By Zoe Spencer

‘Hope. Despair. Miracles.’: Local artist reflects on the realities of Longsight

A local artist from Longsight has inspired and delighted residents with her honest portrayal of life in Longsight, titled ‘Hope. Despair. Miracles’. Roxana Allison, who...

11th May 2024 | By Thomas Why

Council’s potential new scheme following controversial Withington low traffic trial

The council have confirmed that the low traffic neighbourhood scheme in Withington will not progress, replacing it with a proposed solution.