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19th March 2024 | By Oyindamola Daramola
Train staff to go on strike this weekend in dispute over pay and conditionsTrains 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 todayPatients 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...
19th March 2024 | By Rebecca Mills
Suspect charged with murder of ‘devoted family man’ after suspected car theftA 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 injuriesA 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 controlImprovements 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...
19th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali
Manchester City Council launches period poverty campaign in librariesPackage for Val campaign is introduced in 18 libraries to combat period poverty in Manchester
19th March 2024 | By Raphael Boyd
Manchester bike thefts to be tackled as new scheme announcedA new initiative looks to cut the rate of bicycle thefts in Manchester.
19th March 2024 | By Raphael Boyd
The small Levenshulme repair café making a big impactA repair café in Levenshulme is doing its part to help the environment, whilst also bringing the community together.
16th March 2024 | By Martha Norris
Manchester is set to build more affordable housing in Cheetham HillA brand new 25-storey building block, One Park Place, is to be built on Cheetham Hill Road to help rejuvenate the area. With plans...
12th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali
Hulme Celebrates International Women’s Day with a health and wellbeing dayWomen partake in a day filled with activities to help their mental health and wellbeing for International Women's Day in Hulme
12th February 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin
Sunak promises shorter NHS waiting times moments after Brianna Ghey trans jibe – but in Manchester it’s trans people who have to wait longestSunak’s promises came moments after making a transphobic comment while Brianna Ghey’s mother attended the Commons during PMQs. Rishi Sunak attracted widespread condemnation for his...
31st January 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin
Police report rape next to Mancunian Way as Man Met issues warning to staff and students over safetyReports of a rape next to the Mancunian Way underpass in the early hours of this morning have intensified concerns over safety in the city centre.
25th January 2024 | By Amber Brooks
Manchester Metropolitan University staff member receives MBE for services to education and skillsLiz Gorb has changed the game in a groundbreaking approach to higher education.
24th January 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede
Manchester City gives green light to a three-year initiative designed to combat homelessnessHomelessness and Rough Sleeping strategy covering 2024 to 2027 approved by the Council • This initiative reflects a commitment to finding lasting solutions for the...
24th January 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede
Manchester Council Finds Development Partner For New City Center InitiativeA section of the former retail park is undergoing a transformation into a new low-carbon office hub, upscale green area, and commercial office space. This...
24th January 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede
The impact of changes in UK immigration policies on employment within the health sector.Immigrants aspiring to pursue ambitious plans in the UK face a setback as the government emphasizes a tougher stand on recruiting from overseas. The increased...
24th January 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede
Landmark shift: visiting rights elevated to fundamental standard of care by health departmentThe Department of Health and Social Care has announced changes that will be made to law protecting visiting rights around care homes, hospitals and hospices....
23rd January 2024 | By Ukamaka Iyede
Exploring Manchester: a journey through the thrills and spills of public transportPublicly controlled transportation systems in Manchester can be compared to a lifeline. It connects the city’s dynamic neighborhoods in the middle of its ever-bubbling metropolis...
23rd January 2024 | By Amber Brooks
Storm Isha and Storm Jocelyn continue to cause disruption to Greater ManchesterStorm Isha's devastation continues as second storm hits the UK
22nd January 2024 | By Emmanuella Coffie
Campaign for Inclusion: Manchester People First Demands Equal OpportunitiesManchester People First, a self-advocacy group for individuals with learning disabilities, has called on Manchester City Council to take action in promoting equal rights and...