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Chorlton Labour Councillors in front of Mauldeth House April 2024

10th April 2024 | By Anna Klekot

New petition urges for sale of ‘decaying’ Chorlton landmark

Chorlton councillors have showed their support in petition for redevelopment of unused Mauldeth House after a lack of care has been shown to the site for years.

10th April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Family of teenager who died following police pursuit join others in mourning at vigil

Brandon Geasley was just 18 when he died following a police pursuit involving GMP police. He died after he smashed into an oncoming car while...

Families and attendees stand in a crowd outside Friends Meeting House, holding banners, lit candles, and homemade carboard signs. They are all wearing coats. The sky is dark, and the pavement is wet from rain. The visible signs say: "End state violence", "End police killings", and "End police pursuits". The visible banners say: "Who do we turn to for support or answers when an egent of the state kills a loved one? Ronaldo was innocent", "#RonsWorld. Ronaldo Johnson. R.I.P.", and "G.M.P. have blood on their hands."

10th April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

No justice no peace: families and campaigners call for an end to ‘unnecessary’ police pursuits by GMP

Grieving families in Manchester are calling for an end to ‘unnecessary’ police chases which end in the deaths of young people.

8th April 2024 | By Meg Jones

Manchester Council execute new parking scheme for Moss Side community

The council have implemented a new and improved parking scheme for the locals in Moss Side to create ease within the community.

People dancing in DBA events space with colour lights and music.

2nd April 2024 | By Martha Norris

Grassroots venues in Manchester need the love.

Manchesters' music scene is one of the best in the country, and special greassroots venues like DBA, based in Cheetham Hill is keeping afford nights alive

2nd April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

17-year-old passenger in speeding car chased by police was ‘unlawfully killed’, inquest determines

The death of a 17-year-old passenger who was driven through a red light while being pursued by police has been ruled an unlawful killing, an...

2nd April 2024 | By Martha Norris

18 months since Operation Vulcan – but how successful has it been?

Operation vulcan have been thriving for the Cheetham Hill's community making it safer and less crimes.

2nd April 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Businesses harmed in Chorlton by new cycleways

Roadworks still ongoing outside businesses on Manchester Road as footfall drops in Chorlton

25th March 2024 | By Meg Jones

Moss Side Social Stitching take recycling into their own hands

The Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse host a social stitching group where residents in the community come together over tea and biscuits to do their bit for recycling.

20th March 2024 | By Meg Jones

Moss Side fire station boxer is heading to the Paris 2024 Olympics

The 24-year-old trains at Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club and is now a part of Team GB

19th March 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg criticises regarding Ofcom ruling on politicians as newsreaders

MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, leader of the House of Commons, has criticised Ofcom's ruling regarding his appearances on GB News

RMT union leader Mick Lynch addresses a crowd

19th March 2024 | By Oyindamola Daramola

Train staff to go on strike this weekend in dispute over pay and conditions

Trains workers at Northern Rail are to go on strike this Saturday (24 March) in a row over pay and conditions

19th March 2024 | By Emmanuella Coffie

Greater Manchester Hospitals warn patients to expect delays at A&E today

Patients across Greater Manchester warned for extended waiting times at A&E as three NHS trusts raise alerts online, with emergency departments described as ‘very or...

Murder victim, Chris Hanley, holding baby

19th March 2024 | By Rebecca Mills

Suspect charged with murder of ‘devoted family man’ after suspected car theft

A man has been charged with the murder of a “devoted family man” reportedly killed while trying to stop his car being stolen in Manchester.

19th March 2024 | By Raphael Boyd

Major Bolton based food factory fined £800k for worker injuries

A major British food factory based in Bolton has been ruled as responsible for injuries sustained by two workers. Stateside Food, who have a factory...

19th March 2024 | By George Mew

Half of Greater Manchester bus services now under local control

Improvements made include more frequent, earlier and later services which will be targeted at the worst performing routes. An all-night bus pilot is also set...