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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...
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...