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27th October 2020 | By Harry Hansen
Hulme residents ‘furious’ over illegal firework displays and call on police to interveneResidents are calling on the police to put a stop to illegal firework displays happening in Hulme Park for the second week in a row. ...
27th October 2020 | By George Crafer
Greater Manchester Tenants Union warns of ‘spike’ in evictions to come in springThe Greater Manchester Tenants Union has warned that a “spike” in evictions is set to take place in spring next year. Following new government policy, the...
26th October 2020 | By Paolo Granelli
Moston mobile food trader overwhelmed by response of community who raise £80k after racist attackAfter enduring a racially motivated arson attack, David OlaLekan Kamson and his business Moston Suya have risen from the ashes thanks to a crowdfunding campaign that...
26th October 2020 | By Niamh O'Connell
Puffin crossing in Salford given rainbow makeover to honour LGBTQ+ communityA pedestrian crossing in Salford has received a new makeover that honours the LGBTQ+ community after a request from a local resident. The puffin crossing outside the...
26th October 2020 | By Claudia Waring
‘We won’t let this beat us’: Manchester’s new city-wide art trail can continue despite Tier 3 restrictionsA new city-wide art trail called 50 Windows of Creativity has been unveiled to inspire people during the dark days of the latest lockdown. It features mosaics, installations,...
26th October 2020 | By Constance Enzler
Trafford calls for long-term government support as domestic violence increases in Greater ManchesterDomestic abuse services across Greater Manchester say they need long-term support as rates of domestic violence surge during the pandemic. The government reopened an emergency...
25th October 2020 | By Georgina Randall
Socialist Alternative at the People’s Assembly protest against ‘deliberate harm to workers in north’Political activists from the Socialist Alternative turned out to the People’s Assembly protest at weekend to add their voice to demands for an increase in the government budget for Manchester...
25th October 2020 | By Rory Gannon
NHS staff demonstrate in Manchester: ‘we will be overwhelmed again’NHS workers from across the Greater Manchester region have criticised the government’s lack of support for the North West. Protesters gathered in Picadilly Gardens on...
25th October 2020 | By Harry Wragg
Greater Manchester councils take action to feed the city’s most vulnerable children over half-termGreater Manchester councils have pledged to support their most vulnerable children through this week’s half-term holiday to ensure no child goes hungry. Many councils...
24th October 2020 | By Valentine Fourreau
Hundreds attend anti-tier 3 rally in Manchester in protest against government-imposed restrictionsMore than 100 people gathered in the rain today to protest the government’s imposition of tier 3 restrictions in Manchester. Despite local authorities’ best efforts,...
24th October 2020 | By Joanna Devany
Campaigners fight to save Chorlton secret wildlife haven under threat from developersChorlton’s ‘secret garden’ is under threat from developers who plan to replace the wildlife haven with a car park. The garden, which is tucked away...
24th October 2020 | By Ruby Fandino
Abortion clinic granted a protest-free zone following years of ‘harassment’The Marie Stopes International abortion clinic in Fallowfield has been granted a no-protest safe zone after years of intimidation from anti-abortion campaigners. It is a victory...
23rd October 2020 | By Ruby Fandino
Warning over mental health crisis as Manchester enters tier 3 lockdownConcerns are growing over people’s worsening mental health as tighter lockdown restrictions and a tight £22m financial support package are predicted to affect the most...
23rd October 2020 | By Victoria Thiele
Twitter community helps reunite 30 runaway cows with their owner after rescue by PCPC Matthew Hilton was just beginning to relax as he drove home after a long day at work. Taking in the green views around Bury,...
23rd October 2020 | By Rory Gannon
BREAKING: Growing opposition as Manchester moves to Tier 3 restrictionsThe Greater Manchester region has been moved to Tier 3 restrictions by the government, putting hundreds of jobs and businesses at risk. New restrictions that...
23rd October 2020 | By Megan Wilkinson
Staff in Manchester schools unhappy with measures to prevent spread of coronavirusStaff at Manchester schools claim they have not been provided with enough support and have branded coronavirus measures a ‘joke’. Teaching staff who are unhappy with...
22nd October 2020 | By Niamh O'Connell
Covid makes Christmas markets go virtual in Lees villageChristmas markets in Lees village in Oldham have been taken virtual this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The markets will take place on 28-29...
22nd October 2020 | By Matthew Kay
Sending in the troops: Manchester noodle bar delivers a WW2 tank full of food to self-isolating studentsIsolating students were shocked and delighted as whole tank filled with noodles rolled up to their halls of residence on Monday Morning. Chopstix Noodle Bar...
22nd October 2020 | By nq_admin
LIVE BLOG: Protest organised by Manchester People’s Assembly against imposition of tier 3 restrictions on the city
22nd October 2020 | By Bailey Taylor
Alexandra Park awarded Green Flag despite global pandemicFriends of Alexandra Park have had their efforts rewarded as the Park is given Green Flag status for the first time in its history. Alexandra...