Chorlton
23rd February 2023 | By Joe Hylton
Andrew Simpson brings nostalgia to Chorlton with his large collection of historic photographsLocal historian Andrew Simpson has been collecting and publishing photographs of Chorlton in Manchester for many years. His books of images document the changing nature of this popular south Manchester suburb through the years.
27th October 2022 | By Kate Gaetto
Black Lives Matter mural vandalised at Chorlton Church and changed to ‘All lives matter’A Chorlton church has had its ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural vandalised and painted over with the slogan ‘All Lives Matter’. Leaders at Chorlton Central Church...
19th November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea
Chorlton allotments allowed compostable toilet despite objections over ‘smells and human excrement’Allotment holders in Chorlton have been given the green light to have a compostable toilet installed on the site where they grow fruit and veg despite objections over...
16th November 2021 | By Joseph O'Shea
Two local football clubs put rivalry aside to raise money for men’s mental healthTwo football clubs put their rivalry aside to raise money for men’s health. Dawn Court United and AFC Turn Moss teamed up to take part in...
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...
30th March 2021 | By Tyrese King
Literature in lockdown has meant major shift in the way bookshops operateOver the past year, the coronavirus lockdown has had a huge impact on both people and businesses alike. The pandemic has affected many local businesses negatively, with a number...
27th October 2020 | By Niamh O'Connell
Chorlton homeless charity changes direction after lockdown causes shop to closeA homeless charity in Chorlton has changed direction after covid caused its shop to close during lockdown. Reach out to the community is a Manchester-based...
24th October 2020 | By Joanna Devany
Campaigners fight to save Chorlton secret wildlife haven under threat from developersChorlton’s ‘secret garden’ is under threat from developers who plan to replace the wildlife haven with a car park. The garden, which is tucked away...
17th October 2020 | By Harry Wragg
Manchester artist captures coronavirus pandemic through series of digital drawingsA Chorlton-based artist has produced a series of pictures depictioning life in Manchester during the coronavirus pandemic. The works of art by Amanda Beck-McKim are a...
12th October 2020 | By Harry Hansen
Parents left confused and upset over closure of childrens’ play area at Longford ParkParents have been left confused and upset after the children’s play area at Longford Park in Chorlton was closed unexpectedly last week. One Trafford closed the ...