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Three women and a man sit on two brown sofas in front of a digital whiteboard that reads: "Tackling Modern Slavery and Exploitation in Greater Manchester: An Introduction with Local Experts." They are sat in an open area with a glass wall behind them that faces the wall of another building. All four people are in conversation, and are well-dressed in business attire. There is a microphone on the left sofa, and the woman on the far-right of the image holds the other. In order, they are: local business lmanager Angela Hughes; Deputy Mayor of Manchester Kate Green; Dr Jon Davies from the University of Manchester; and Amy Bond from anti-slavery charity Causeway.

30th October 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Modern slavery ‘major cause for concern’ in construction and care industries

Instances of modern-day slavery have been ‘on the rise’ within the construction and care industries in Manchester, with the Deputy Mayor also outlining concern for...

23rd October 2024 | By Luke Baker

Walker still not fit as Guardiola discusses international friendlies

Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire Kyle Walker is still unavailable for the City boss as his side face AC Sparta Praha in the Champions League. The...

21st May 2024 | By Raphael Boyd

The Levenshulme queer run club gaining popularity

A new club geared towards members of the LGBTQ+ community has launched in Manchester, with organisers hoping the club will attract queer people from around...

Richard Davis captured under the Hulme Archway. Credit - Makenna Ali

18th May 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Famous photographer Richard Davis shares his fascination with Hulme

Famous photographer Richard Davis shares the story behind his Hulme photography collection book which documents the area from the 1980s to the 1990s.

Moss Side residents meet up for spring clean holding bags and litter pickers

17th May 2024 | By Meg Jones

Moss Side and MSV housing gather for spring clean

Residents from the community and Moss Side Labour party termed up with Biffa to make their neighbourhood a cleaner and safer place. Mosscare St Vincents...

15th May 2024 | By Amber Brooks

RADAR Festival supports grassroots venues with a £1 levy fund

A Trafford festival is to be the first in the country to donate a percentage of ticket profits to grassroots venues in need.

Sarah Lancashire on the red carpet at the National Television Awards 2023

14th May 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Sarah Lancashire CBE makes history for Hulme Grammar School

Hulme Grammar School Sarah Lancashire CBE alumna wins her third BAFTA for the Best Leading Actress putting Hulme back in the news.

Chorlton pub opened by Corrie star

9th May 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Historic Chorlton pub paves the way for new era of live music venues

One of the oldest pubs in Chorlton reopened in April. New landlords musician Jonny Booth and actor Rupert Hill have taken over the grade II listed building and are looking at making it a space for everyone.

Simon Walkers comic display at his stall at Manchester comic and sci-fi fair

7th May 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Free comic day celebrated with comic and sci-fi fair in Manchester

Free comic day and Star Wars day had a joint celebration this year with Manchester's comic and sci-fi fair. The fair took place in Sachas hotel in Piccadilly.

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3rd May 2024 | By nqstaff

LIVE BLOG: watch out for Manchester’s election results where you live as they come in

Full election results from the Manchester count with reaction and analysis

24th April 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Eco church inspires sustainable living in their community fair

In celebration of national earth day, Chorlton Central Church hosted it's second sustainability fair which was open to the people of Chorlton.

Four tents in St. Peter's Square, Manchester with support messages for a ceasefire chalked on the wall.

24th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Tent protest for Gaza ceasefire in Manchester

A protest has started in Manchester with people camping out to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. The week-long protest began on the 23rd of March.

Aslef members on the picket line at Waterloo train station in London, as the train drivers union are launching a wave of fresh walkouts in a long-running dispute over pay

23rd April 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Train unions announce a series of fresh strikes in the week of early May bank holiday

Train drivers at 16 rail companies are to stage strikes in their long running pay dispute for six days from May 6th

Mayoral candidates sitting at a table in the Manchester Evening News offices. From left to right: Hannah Spencer, Laura Evans, Andy Burnham, Dan Barker, and Jake Austin. Each candidate has a notebook, a mug, and a bottle of water. There is a yellow backdrop with the Manchester Evening News logo.

22nd April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Mayoral elections: Greater Manchester candidates agree ‘a set of standards’ should be placed on student accommodation after election

Current Labour mayor Andy Burnham and the Liberal Democrats’ Jake Austin have confirmed student accommodation would be included on the Good Landlord Charter if they...

An image of Manchester Piccadilly station as the faster line to Liverpool is announced

16th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Breakthrough for travel between Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool

The government have updated Northern Powerhouse rail with a proposed express line from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool on track.

16th April 2024 | By Raphael Boyd

Manchester 2024 elections – everything you need to know

Next month will see local elections take place across Britain. Just under a third of the Manchester City Council seats will be up for election, as will the office of Mayor. Here is when, where, who and what you have to know by the 2nd of May.

Man inhaling a vape

16th April 2024 | By Makenna Ali

PM Rishi Sunak faces backlash amidst plan to create a ‘smokefree generation’

Rishi Sunak’s bill to ban smoking of tobacco and vapes long term faces backlash and opposition from Manchester's young people

Hulme Community Garden Centre on a rainy day

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.

Chorlton Labour Councillors in front of Mauldeth House April 2024

10th April 2024 | By Anna Klekot

New petition urges for sale of ‘decaying’ Chorlton landmark

Chorlton councillors have showed their support in petition for redevelopment of unused Mauldeth House after a lack of care has been shown to the site for years.

8th April 2024 | By Meg Jones

Manchester Council execute new parking scheme for Moss Side community

The council have implemented a new and improved parking scheme for the locals in Moss Side to create ease within the community.