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Planning and Highways Committee

4th November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea

‘Wholly predictable’: development to go ahead on west Didsbury site despite residents’ concerns

A firm of solicitors have had their plans to demolish a lodge and replace it with a two-storey building accepted in the teeth of resident’s opposition....

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3rd November 2021 | By Tyrese King

WSTRN perform at Student Union for See My World Festival

The group performing at MMU  West London R&B group WSTRN headlined at the See My World festival on October 23 celebrating the UK’s African and Caribbean...

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3rd November 2021 | By Alimat Akanni

Digital Diwali culminates in seven-hour celebration across four boroughs in Greater Manchester for festival of light

Diwali, known as the festival of light, is one of the important religious festivals which originated in India and stretches back more than 2,500 years. Celebrated by...

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3rd November 2021 | By Joseph Ward

Famous derby day win for Man Met 2nds against University of Manchester

Man Met FC seconds extended their perfect run of form in the league with a win against bitter rivals Uni of Manchester seconds in a...

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3rd November 2021 | By Rebecca Redican

Manchester’s Covid-19 death rate rises 300% as booster jab rollout increases

Mancunians are being advised to book a booster jab when possible after coronavirus deaths rose 300% in just one week. Health minister Robin Swann says the Covid-19 booster...

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3rd November 2021 | By Megan Traviss

Ancoats community group continues fight against council plans despite successful court appeal

A group of women in Ancoats are making their voices heard in a battle with the council to get a public park in the heart...

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2nd November 2021 | By Olivia Weeks

Special Olympian becomes UK’s first licensed zumba instructor with Down’s syndrome

An Olympic athlete has become the UK’s first licensed zumba instructor with Down’s syndrome after taking up the pasttime during lockdown. Hannah Payton, 24 from Atherton in...

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2nd November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea

‘We really love these fields and disagree with what the council is doing’: community unites to save Hough End playing fields

Hough End playing fields is enjoyed by much of Chorlton, Withington and other communities in south Manchester. From bird watchers to aspiring footballers many gather to...

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2nd November 2021 | By Olivia Weeks

Prevent Breast Cancer raise 2K in pink party fundraiser

A breast cancer charity raised more than £2,000 by organising two days of fundraising to mark breast cancer awareness month. Prevent Breast Cancer hosted a karaoke night...

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2nd November 2021 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

Levenshulme station to get disabled access but more must be done say campaigners 

Levenshulme train station is to be given step-free access after years of campaigning by residents who say society must do more for passengers with disabilities. ...

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2nd November 2021 | By Daisy Bradbury

Carrington residents ‘desperate’ to stop HGVs travelling through village say Trafford Council is ignoring their concerns

Over 200 HGVs travel through Carrington every hour at peak times, which has severely impacted the physical and mental health of villagers

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2nd November 2021 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

Manchester LGBT fans ‘cautiously optimistic’ after professional footballer comes out as gay

LGBT football fans in Manchester say they are ‘cautiously optimistic’ after the first top-flight footballer in 30 years came out as gay. Josh Cavallo, who plays for...

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2nd November 2021 | By Toni Clarke

Illuminated sculpture in Greengate Triangle is historic link to Salford’s industrial roots

A new sculpture has been unveiled in Salford symbolising its historical roots with the Industrial Revolution. The illuminated sculpture – entitled Slow Revolution – is also...

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2nd November 2021 | By Emma Mohammad

Disproportionate representation of ethnic minorities revealed in UK’s school library books

A new study has found that less than 10% of children’s books published in Britain feature characters from BAME backgrounds.  This is despite the fact that 33% of  school children...

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1st November 2021 | By Emma Mohammad

Asian Media Awards 2021 back in person and shining a spotlight on excellence in journalism and the media

The first in-person Asian Media Awards 2021 since lockdown came with high spirits and once again showcased Asian talent in media and journalism from across...

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31st October 2021 | By Daisy Bradbury

Oxford Road’s magazine shop on wheels announces expansion with permanent location

Catalog has announced plans to expand with a permanent shipping container store outside All Saints Park

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31st October 2021 | By Olivia Weeks

Oxford Road lit up in first-ever ‘corridor of light’ festival celebrating area’s cultural life

The Corridor of Light festival took place at the weekend on Oxford Road boasting an array of shining installations celebrating the area’s artistic and cultural...

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30th October 2021 | By Megan Traviss

‘I nearly got run over!’ Salford Quays campaigner succeeds in getting pedestrian walkways around busy roadworks site

A resident has successfully campaigned for the introduction of pedestrian walkways after roadworks blocked use of pavements in Salford Quays. The works, which have been ongoing for almost...

Home Black History Month

30th October 2021 | By Tyrese King

Home celebrate Black History Month 2021 while pushing the narrative

Home  put on numerous events to celebrate Black History Month this year. Events included live and online theatre, a specially curated film programme and a...

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29th October 2021 | By Olivia Weeks

‘Repair, reuse, rewear’: XR Fashion Action hold clothes repair workshop to help end fast fashion

XR Fashion Action – part of the Extinction Rebellion group – hosted a repair workshop in Manchester to encourage people to repair and reuse clothes....