Local business

12th February 2025 | By Leslie Kerwin
Hip Hop Chip Shop announces sudden closure citing energy costs and increase in VATAncoats’ award-winning Hip Hop Chip Shop has announced it will be closing via a social media post made on Thursday night (6 February). The announcement...

19th November 2024 | By Mabel Carey
Withington protests the closure of beloved South Manchester institution Café BlahWithington has pulled together in a show of support for cultural hub Café Blah, since a year-long lease renewal dispute with the property’s landlords, H...

17th May 2024 | By Rebecca Mills
Whalley Range Festival removes cost barriers, offering affordable fun for allThe annual Whalley Range Celebrate Festival has overcome barriers posed by the cost-of-living crisis, offering an affordable day out for the local community.

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...