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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 riskSpeeding 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 impactThe 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.
24th May 2024 | By Rebecca Mills
Whalley Range residents seek clarity on future of Nello James Centre after plans submitted for new homesA 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 FreedomAn 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 revealedChorlton library is currently undergoing major refurbishment to bring the building back to its original grandeur.
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.
2nd April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin
17-year-old passenger in speeding car chased by police was ‘unlawfully killed’, inquest determinesThe 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...
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
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
23rd May 2023 | By Kate Gaetto
Fallowfield residents raise concerns after petrol station alcohol licence is grantedFallowfield 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.
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 burglariesGreater Manchester Police has arrested three men suspected of involvement in gang related burglaries following a dawn raid on a property in Cheetham Hill this...
26th April 2022 | By Rebecca Redican
Local elections in Greater Manchester could see biggest shake up in yearsLocal elections could see big changes across Manchester. See our interactive map to see who is in your area
14th March 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury
Firefighters host charity car wash to raise money for victims and families of Ukraine war31 stations across the region participated in the car wash fundraiser to raise money for an emergency Ukraine appeal
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 fieldsHough 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...
2nd July 2021 | By Rory Gannon
‘It’s horrible knowing someone has been through your stuff’: tackling crime in FallowfieldFallowfield is home to a wide array of people and as a result, the ward is teeming with life. However, with more people brings the...
4th May 2021 | By George Crafer
University student standing as a Conservative candidate in Thursday’s local electionsCameron 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...
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...
2nd November 2020 | By Lewis Oxley
New Ian Curtis mural appears in Northern Quarter as part of Headstock festivalA mural depicting the former Joy Division lead singer Ian Curtis has been unveiled in the Northern Quarter to commemorate world mental health day. The...
22nd October 2020 | By George Crafer
A hygiene bank is the first of its kind in Manchester – and it’s run out of a spare roomA ‘hygiene bank’ run out of a spare room has been set up in Manchester for people who cannot afford essential washing and sanitary products. The Hygiene...