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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 ...
12th October 2020 | By Constance Enzler
Writing the Pandemic: students share their experiences of lockdown in creative writing projectCollege students painted the pandemic in a writing initiative led by the Manchester Centre for New Writing at the University of Manchester. The initiative, entitled Writing...
12th October 2020 | By Claudia Waring
Petition by Manchester family for better adult social care reaches 1,500 signaturesCovid-19 has created an ‘onslaught’ of enquiries from families needing social care for relatives living with dementia, says a Manchester charity. Alzheimer’s Society, the UK’s...
9th October 2020 | By Harry Wragg
Covid-19 delays development of word-class arts venue The Factory and promise of jobsA new purpose-built arts space to be known as The Factory has been identified as one of the key projects which will help kick start...
8th October 2020 | By Niamh O'Connell
To stay healthy during lockdown we must go ‘back to basics’, says Manchester dietitianA Manchester dietitian says lockdown is a perfect opportunity for people to switch to a healthier lifestyle. Man Met lecturer in food, nutrition and health, Avni Vyas, says...
8th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice
How the famous Northern Quarter comedy club the Frog and Bucket is standing up to Covid-19A lot of venues in Manchester have had to close their doors during the pandemic but one Northern Quarter comedy club is continuing to host comedy...
7th October 2020 | By Valentine Fourreau
‘You won’t serve us, so we won’t serve you’: the Manchester bar chain which has banned MPs because of the 10pm curfewA Manchester bar is refusing to serve MPs in response to the government’s 10pm curfew. The measure, which was criticised after its first weekend by...
7th October 2020 | By Joanna Devany
Food bank encourages creativity in crisis for vulnerable Manchester communitiesManchester Central Food Bank is ensuring that the mental health of vulnerable individuals is not forgotten during the pandemic. The charity has launched a campaign...
6th October 2020 | By Harry Hansen
Electric scooter trial scheme to begin at the University of Salford for students on campusAn electric scooter trial scheme will begin in Salford this month after being approved by the city council. The scheme – in partnership with TfGM and...
5th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice
Volunteers go on street patrol in their neighbourhood to prevent crime in FailsworthVolunteers from Failsworth are pulling together to help tackle crime in their local community. Local resident Paul Wadsworth saw that there had been a surge of...
2nd October 2020 | By Victoria Thiele
Manchester Libraries celebrate role of black scientists during Black History MonthScience fans get to experiment in the footprints of black innovators during the Black History Month organised by Manchester Libraries. Black pioneers in science, technology,...
2nd October 2020 | By Joanna Devany
Student outreach ambassadors confronted with a deserted Oxford Road at start of termOutreach workers welcoming students to Manchester have faced a freshers’ week like no other as covid-19 regulations left Oxford Road “shockingly empty”. Fears are growing for...