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22nd October 2020 | By Bailey Taylor
Manchester artist wins first prize at internationally renowned arts exhibition in CataloniaA Manchester artist has seen his work win stellar recognition after taking first place at a prestigious arts exhibition in Catalonia. The piece titled ‘Act On’ won...
22nd October 2020 | By George Crafer
A hygiene bank is the first of its kind in Manchester – and it’s run out of a spare roomA ‘hygiene bank’ run out of a spare room has been set up in Manchester for people who cannot afford essential washing and sanitary products. The Hygiene...
20th October 2020 | By Constance Enzler
Manchester Art Gallery launches digital campaign to help families build language skills of children under fiveManchester Art Gallery and Read Manchester have launched a virtual campaign to help parents build their children’s literacy skills at home. The Hungry Little Minds campaign...
20th October 2020 | By Harry Hansen
Leaseholders call on the government to expand support to buildings under 18m tall with unsafe claddingResidents worried they will be charged for replacing unsafe cladding are campaigning for more government support. The Hulme Life building is in the highest fire risk...
19th October 2020 | By Megan Wilkinson
Man Met graduate successfully launches new business during the covid-19 lockdownA Man Met graduate and entrepreneur who launched a new business venture during lockdown says covid-19 has secured her future. Morgan Allen started her own...
19th October 2020 | By Ruby Fandino
Longsight library launches first anti-racist bookshelf in bid to raise awareness of diversityLongsight Library and a community group have come together to create an anti-racism bookshelf launch. The anti-racist bookshelf is an ongoing project led by community group...
19th October 2020 | By Lewis Oxley
Professor Martyn Evans appointed director of Manchester School of ArtProfessor Martyn Evans has been appointed the new director of the Manchester School of Art at Manchester Metropolitan University. Professor Evans has worked at the university for the past five...
18th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice
Manchester mental health charity launches online festival to highlight the ‘Manc Spirit’A Manchester mental health charity is hosting an online festival to showcase the diversity of culture across Trafford. The #OurTrafford festival will be the first of...
17th October 2020 | By Claudia Waring
Manchester campaigners demand an end to police brutality and SARS in Nigeria protestCampaigners took to the streets in Moston at the weekend to protest against police brutality in Nigeria. Wearing personal protective equipment and following regulations, protestors gathered...
17th October 2020 | By Valentine Fourreau
Climate Emergency Manchester need your help to bring cleaner air to ManchesterClimate Emergency Manchester has launched a petition calling on the city council to establish a dedicated panel of councillors looking at climate issues. The group...
16th October 2020 | By Rory Gannon
Manchester musicians hit out at Chancellor’s ‘insulting’ retraining commentsManchester musicians have hit out at the government for suggesting people left unemployed by the Covid-19 pandemic should retrain to find work. Chancellor Rishi Sunak...
16th October 2020 | By George Crafer
The cost of citizenship registration for children is placing a ‘huge burden’ on the Somali communityThe Somali community in Manchester is disproportionately affected by a £1,023 fee the Home Office charges to register some children born in the UK as...
16th October 2020 | By Joanna Devany
Manchester councillors make plea for government funding as drastic cuts loom for 2021Drastic budget cuts are predicted by Manchester City Council over the next year as the impact of the pandemic hits home. In a statement released...
14th October 2020 | By Georgina Randall
Despite Mayor Andy Burnham’s efforts Manchester is placed under Tier Three lockdown restrictionsManchester has entered tier three of lockdown imminently as fears over increasing cases in the Greater Manchester area mount. Andy Burnham, Manchester’s Labour Mayor, spoke...
14th October 2020 | By Lucas Crossley
‘We will not accept Tier 3’: Andy Burnham rejects government’s new lockdown restrictionsAndy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, outlinined his fierce opposition to the government’s new three-tier system of lockdown restrictions today. At a virtual press conference...
13th October 2020 | By Matthew Kay
Pro wrestling returns to Stockport after eight months of lockdown stoppageWrestling fans rejoiced when the first Greater Manchester pro wrestling show since lockdown began took place in Stockport. Futureshock Wrestling held the first Greater Manchester...
13th October 2020 | By Ruby Fandino
Manchester schools close their streets on Clean Air Day for healthier and safer streetsPrimary schools across Manchester held street closures as part of Clean Air Day to highlight the benefits of switching off our car engines. Seven primary...
13th October 2020 | By Harry Wragg
Greater Manchester commits to ambitious plan of becoming carbon neutral by 2038The proposals for a local energy market will see Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs commit to increasing energy efficiency across the city-region and achieving carbon neutrality by 2038. Improvements...
12th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice
How Saddleworth Round Table is virtually dashing to help local causeSaddleworth’s popular Santa Dash which raises thousands of pounds for charity is being held online this Christmas because of COVID-19. The Saddleworth Santa Dash is...
12th October 2020 | By Harry Hansen
Parents left confused and upset over closure of childrens’ play area at Longford ParkParents have been left confused and upset after the children’s play area at Longford Park in Chorlton was closed unexpectedly last week. One Trafford closed the ...