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20th January 2020 | By Daniel Mardle

Salford Litter Heroes clean up the streets with an army of volunteers

Salford Litter Heroes have been taking to the streets tidying up litter-strewn streets and footpaths. The group was formed by 22-year-old teaching student Danielle Wright in...

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20th January 2020 | By Hannah Barry

Proposed felling of protected trees puts Castlefield wildlife at risk

The proposed felling of 18 trees on the banks of Bridgewater Canal could have a devastating impact on the wildlife of Castlefield, say campaigners. Residents...

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20th January 2020 | By Marcus Chan

Altrincham Debenhams shuts its doors as part of nationwide high street closures

The Debenhams store located on Altrincham town centre’s high street has shut its door for the final time. The store has been open for more than...

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20th January 2020 | By Imogen Campion

Careers event gives Man Met students chance to gain work experience

A careers event designed to help students gain work experience was attended by major employers from the region and beyond. The Get Experience event organised...

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20th January 2020 | By Zainab Tariq

The hidden architectural gems in one of the most diverse neighbourhoods in the UK

Cheetham Hill is one of the most diverse suburbs in Britain, comprising of different cultures, races and religions. It consists of different communities such as...

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15th January 2020 | By Imogen Campion

Andy Burnham: ‘A lot more needs to be done to win back trust on stop and search’

A panel of professionals came together at Man Met last night to discuss the controversial use of stop and search by the police. Statistics suggest...

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18th December 2019 | By [email protected]

New publication by University of Manchester addresses gender inequality

The University of Manchester has released a new publication with input from academics in the hope of tackling gender inequality in the city. The publication called On Gender aims...

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18th December 2019 | By [email protected]

Funds raised for Withington Walls street art project to go ahead

A community art project has successfully raised funds to create murals and street art on shop shutters in Withington rejuvenate the neighbourhood. Residents raised £5,000...

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18th December 2019 | By Marcus Chan

Hong Kongers protest in Manchester in support of activists taking stance against China

A group of people from Hong Kong staged a protest in Manchester to show their support for people in their home country. Hong Kong has...

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18th December 2019 | By Marcus Chan

New rescue equipment installed along Rochdale Canal to save lives

New rescue equipment has been installed along Rochdale Canal in the city centre to improve safety and prevent further loss of life. Two telescopic rescue poles...

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18th December 2019 | By Leonie Backhaus

Dogs Trust urges people not to buy dogs at Christmas but to become a foster carer

With Christmas around the corner, the Dogs Trust is looking for foster carers to look after dogs over the holiday period and is urging people not to buy...

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18th December 2019 | By Anish Vij

GP appointment bookings increased by 24% for flu as NHS call for parents to vaccinate ‘super spreader’ children

GP appointments have increased by 24% in the last week according to Public Health England (PHE) with many patients complaining about the flu.  It is said that children...

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18th December 2019 | By Marcus Chan

Greater Manchester volunteers receive prestigious Home Office award

A group of volunteers who have been working with Greater Manchester Police to support local communities have received a prized national award.  The STRIVE volunteer...

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18th December 2019 | By Leonie Backhaus

Hulme Community Grocer wins a Be Proud award for bringing the community together

Hulme Community Grocer, which provides cheap, high-quality food for local residents, has won an award for its innovative work bringing the community together. The accolade...

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18th December 2019 | By Hannah Barry

Website launched to help people to organise charity gigs for drug and alcohol treatment

A Manchester-based social enterprise is launching a website enabling people to put on gigs to raise money for the Turn Up for Recovery movement.  The...

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17th December 2019 | By [email protected]

Carol service at Manchester cathedral raises money for new LGBT centre

A carol service was held by a charity to raise money for a new LGBT centre aiming to promote acceptance and inclusion. The Proud Trust...

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17th December 2019 | By Zainab Tariq

Manchester becomes UK’s first city to use recycled Christmas lights

Manchester is helping to save the environment by using bio-degradable and recycled lights this year to light up the city for Christmas. The LED lights...

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17th December 2019 | By Leonie Backhaus

Huge popularity for Manchester’s first sustainable Christmas Market

More than 2,000 people signed up for the first sustainable Christmas Market in the north that was held at Hatch with workshops selling out weeks...

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13th December 2019 | By Daniel Mardle

Charity ‘sleep walk’ across Manchester by UK’s leading homelessness charity brings huge turnout

Following the success of a charity walk in London earlier this month which raised £500,000, the homelessness charity Shelter hoped to repeat its success in...

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13th December 2019 | By [email protected]

Manchester restaurant to offer free buffet for the homeless this Christmas

A restaurant in Manchester is offering homeless people in the city a free Christmas buffet. Jasmine Grill, located on Richmond street in Manchester’s gay village,...