Chorlton
24th April 2024 | By Anna Klekot
Eco church inspires sustainable living in their community fairIn celebration of national earth day, Chorlton Central Church hosted it's second sustainability fair which was open to the people of Chorlton.
2nd April 2024 | By Anna Klekot
Businesses harmed in Chorlton by new cyclewaysRoadworks still ongoing outside businesses on Manchester Road as footfall drops in Chorlton
17th May 2023 | By Joe Hylton
Chorlton hosts Arts Festival for its 21st anniversary hosting the event since 2001Chorlton will hosts its 21st annerversy of the Cholrton Arts festival, where local artists and volunteers share their talents. This event will take place on the 19th May and will end on the 28Th May
9th May 2023 | By Joe Hylton
Accessibility is a real struggle for wheelchair users says disabled Chorlton womanKaty Daly talks about her struggles as a Wheelchair user and a lack of accessibility in the Chorlton area facing day to day problems when out and about
5th May 2023 | By Joe Hylton
Labour councillor wins the local election for Chorlton and Chorlton ParkMatthew Benham and Dave Dawson are re-elected for the next four years as labour councillors for Chorlton and Chorlton Park
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 ...
26th May 2020 | By Laura Penney
Foodbank fundraiser Charlie comes to aid of families in need during coronavirus crisisA Manchester resident has launched a foodbank appeal to support people who are facing difficulties during the coronavirus lockdown. Charlie Davies, of Withington, is an...
6th March 2019 | By Lewis Finney
‘We need a miracle’: the battle to save Ryebank Fields from developmentCampaigners in Chorlton are fighting to save former playing fields from development into homes
11th May 2018 | By Nadia Turki
Boothstock charity fundraiser for the homeless to take place in aid of The Booth CentreHomelessness figures for Manchester show a rise of 41% compared to the previous year. This figure has quadrupled since 2010 and means that Manchester has...
26th April 2018 | By nq_admin
‘Dutch-style’ cycle way planned between Chorlton and ManchesterA ‘Dutch-style’ cycleway is being planned to connect Chorlton to Manchester city centre. Inspired by the established cycling culture from The Netherlands, the planned 5km route...
17th February 2018 | By nq_admin
‘Inconsiderate’ residents blamed for mohican haircut resurfacing on Chorlton road‘Inconsiderate’ residents in a trendy Manchester suburb are being blamed after council workmen were forced to resurface just ONE side of a busy road because people would not...