Ancoats

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2nd February 2022 | By Marina Argirova

Byelection in Manchester’s Ancoats and Beswick ward

A council byelection will be held tomorrow for Manchester’s Ancoats and Beswick ward. The election was called after the resignation of Marcia Hutchinson last year....

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30th October 2020 | By Matthew Kay

4,000 new jobs for Manchester residents as Harry Styles invests in new music venue

More than 4,000 new jobs for Manchester residents will be created as Harry Styles invests in the new Co-op Live arena. Harry Styles announced that...

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1st June 2020 | By Jessica Barnes

Ancoats residents fight plans to create huge 24-hour car park next to primary school

Residents of Ancoats have escalated their campaign against plans to turn the empty land behind a local primary school into a 24-hour car park. The...

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5th August 2019 | By Matt Hartless

Trees not cars – Campaign group try to petition city council to turn old retail park into green space rather than new parking lot

An old retail park in Manchester is to be turned into a new 10-acre parking lot unless campaigners can convince the city council to change...

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27th April 2018 | By nq_admin

Manchester charity helps vulnerable people find jobs through catering

A charity in Ancoats is helping people in recovery and rehabilitation get back on their feet through catering projects. The Launchpad programme at Back on...

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13th February 2018 | By nq_admin

Man arrested in murder investigation after woman’s body discovered in Ancoats flat

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in a flat in Ancoats. Shortly after 7.40am this morning, police were called to...

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6th February 2018 | By Freddie Bruhin-Price

Ancoats, Northern Quarter and Chorlton among hippest places to live in England

The Manchester districts of Ancoats, the Northern Quarter and Chorlton have all been included in a list of the top 20 most hipster places in...

13th October 2017 | By Nadia Turki

GP surgery opens its doors to homeless people in Manchester

A Manchester GP has opened up his surgery doors to treat the increasing number of homeless people in the region.  Dr Gerry O’Shea works alongside...