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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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24th October 2018 | By Sophia Khan

Parents say lack of police speed cameras on Withington Road near school is putting children’s lives at risk

Speeding motorists and a lack of police speed cameras near a school in south Manchester are putting children’s lives at risk, it is claimed. Parents are concerned...

28th May 2024 | By Thomas Why

The Manchester Active referral service making an impact

The Physical Activity Referral Service by Manchester Active has set out to help people manage both their mental and physical health for over the past 10 years.

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24th May 2024 | By Rebecca Mills

Whalley Range residents seek clarity on future of Nello James Centre after plans submitted for new homes

A new development at a former Nello James Centre has caused controversy among Whalley range residents.

21st May 2024 | By George Mew

Burnage Road Closures Cause Concern For Residents Freedom

An increase of attention has come after the scheme was removed in Withington after an ambulance was blocked from getting to an unwell child.

16th May 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Chorlton library being brought back to its ‘heritage design’ as exciting plans are revealed

Chorlton library is currently undergoing major refurbishment to bring the building back to its original grandeur.

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15th April 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Hulme Community Garden Centre is here “to serve the community”

Hulme Community Garden Centre fosters a community, builds friendships and creates a family.

Headshot of Ronaldo Johnson. He is a Black teenage male wearing a red waterproof jacket and black life jacket, staring directly into the camera and smiling. Behind him is a river and green foliage. He is in a canoe, but the canoe has been cropped out.

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...

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19th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Manchester City Council launches period poverty campaign in libraries

Package for Val campaign is introduced in 18 libraries to combat period poverty in Manchester

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham speaks a press conference at Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester, after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak axed plans for HS2 to run from Birmingham to Manchester during his speech at the Conservative party conference.

5th October 2023 | By Ignacio Mcgregor

The verdict on HS2: ‘I think that it’s outrageous that Rishi Sunak is cancelling it while being in Manchester’

Manchester residents slam the Tories for the decision to scrap the extension of the HS2 line to the city

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23rd May 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Fallowfield residents raise concerns after petrol station alcohol licence is granted

Fallowfield Residents Group object license application to sell alcohol at the Shell Petrol station on Wilmslow Road. This is due to safety concerns about the station's proximity to temporary accomodation.

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18th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham

How does Blackley and Charlestown compare to other wards within Manchester?

More than 50% of people living Charlestown are deprived in more than one dimension. This means that more than half of the people living in Charlestown are deprived in one of the ONS four measures.

7th February 2023 | By Miles Cooke

Three men arrested in dawn raid on Cheetham Hill property in connection with gang related burglaries

Greater Manchester Police has arrested three men suspected of involvement in gang related burglaries following a dawn raid on a property in Cheetham Hill this...

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26th April 2022 | By Rebecca Redican

Local elections in Greater Manchester could see biggest shake up in years

Local elections could see big changes across Manchester. See our interactive map to see who is in your area

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14th March 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury

Firefighters host charity car wash to raise money for victims and families of Ukraine war

31 stations across the region participated in the car wash fundraiser to raise money for an emergency Ukraine appeal

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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 July 2021 | By Rory Gannon

‘It’s horrible knowing someone has been through your stuff’: tackling crime in Fallowfield

Fallowfield is home to a wide array of people and as a result, the ward is teeming with life. However, with more people brings the...

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4th May 2021 | By George Crafer

University student standing as a Conservative candidate in Thursday’s local elections

Cameron Cosh is a 21-year-old UoM politics student who plays rugby, supports Man City, and loves the pub—and he might have the most unpopular job...

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30th April 2021 | By George Crafer

What are the wards to look out for in this week’s local election?

The local elections are just around the corner. On 6 May a third of the city region’s councillors are facing re-election. If you live in...

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2nd November 2020 | By Lewis Oxley

New Ian Curtis mural appears in Northern Quarter as part of Headstock festival

A mural depicting the former Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis has been unveiled in the Northern Quarter to commemorate world mental health day. The...