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26th June 2023 | By Grace Elmes
Leaving lights switched on throughout the night“Every morning I sweep up buckets of dead insects from outside my laboratory.” Colin Henshaw shares his morning routine, due to the neighborhood school leaving...
23rd May 2023 | By Kate Gaetto
Fallowfield residents raise concerns after petrol station alcohol licence is grantedFallowfield Residents Group object license application to sell alcohol at the Shell Petrol station on Wilmslow Road. This is due to safety concerns about the station's proximity to temporary accomodation.
20th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Heron heaven: Boggart Hole Clough pays tribute to it’s ‘famous’ wildlifeKarl Macauley has designed a new wood carving of a Heron, paying homage to the wildlife in Boggart Hole Clough.
19th May 2023 | By Zara Gallimore
Bus diversions on the Curry Mile to be made permanentBus diversions in Rusholme to be made permanent from July 23rd.
18th May 2023 | By Thomas Markham
How does Blackley and Charlestown compare to other wards within Manchester?More than 50% of people living Charlestown are deprived in more than one dimension. This means that more than half of the people living in Charlestown are deprived in one of the ONS four measures.
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
16th May 2023 | By Callum Pickup
Richard Kilpatrick wins Didsbury WestThe Lib Dems gain from Labour in Didsbury West, with former councillor Richard Kilpatrick winning back his seat in the council.
16th May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Seven tips for attending an election countRuby Qaimkhani offers her top tips for attending the local election count at Manchester Central Convention Complex.
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
25th March 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge
Residents join together to clean up streets of Moss Side for nation-wide tidying schemeThe Great British Moss Side Spring Clean saw residents tidying up the streets of Manchester.
28th February 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Consultation goes live on shaping the future of Deansgate after £14m funding securedPeople in Manchester are being asked to have their say about the future of Deansgate in the city centre
28th February 2023 | By Thomas Markham
Blackley fire station to receive ‘major overhaul’ as part of £38m investment across ManchesterGreater Manchester Combined Authority have announced plans to redevelop Blackley fire station as part of a £38 million investment. The new building will be enviromentally friendly and allow communities access to using the facilities.
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.
21st February 2023 | By Zara Gallimore
Nine local councils in Greater Manchester receive extra funding to help households with cost of living crisisCouncils are set to be allocated money to directly help those most in need with essential food and energy costs until next March. The government...
21st February 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
More than 1000 Mancunians complete counter terrorism training following council’s adoption of Martyn’s LawMore than 1,000 people and almost 500 venues across Manchester have completed counter terrorism training following the council’s adoption of ‘Martyn’s Law’. The Manchester Arena...
24th January 2023 | By Callum Pickup
Hushing up the Northern Music SceneThe Night and Day Cafe, the lauded Oldham Street music venue, was served a Noise Abatement Notice (NAN) by the Manchester City Council in 2021...
23rd January 2023 | By Callum Pickup
A New Project aims to Protect Polish Minorities from Domestic AbuseA new project has been established in Manchester to offer specialist support for Polish victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Vesta-Specialist Family Support CIC (previously...
23rd January 2023 | By Callum Pickup
A ninth local nature reserve declared in the name of biodiversityThe city council has approved the decision to make Kenworthy Woods (the 36 hectares former tip located in Northenden) the city’s ninth Local Nature Reserve...
22nd December 2022 | By Ruby Qaimkhani
Businesses worry that plans to revamp vandalised Chinatown landmark pagoda could take away vital funds needed for securityChinatown’s residents and businesses are being consulted on plans to restore Chinatown’s vandalised landmark pagoda. The council wants to redesign the pagoda situated at the...