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21st May 2024 | By Raphael Boyd
The Levenshulme queer run club gaining popularityA new club geared towards members of the LGBTQ+ community has launched in Manchester, with organisers hoping the club will attract queer people from around...
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18th May 2024 | By Makenna Ali
Famous photographer Richard Davis shares his fascination with HulmeFamous photographer Richard Davis shares the story behind his Hulme photography collection book which documents the area from the 1980s to the 1990s.
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17th May 2024 | By Meg Jones
Moss Side and MSV housing gather for spring cleanResidents from the community and Moss Side Labour party termed up with Biffa to make their neighbourhood a cleaner and safer place. Mosscare St Vincents...
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15th May 2024 | By Amber Brooks
RADAR Festival supports grassroots venues with a £1 levy fundA Trafford festival is to be the first in the country to donate a percentage of ticket profits to grassroots venues in need.
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14th May 2024 | By Makenna Ali
Sarah Lancashire CBE makes history for Hulme Grammar SchoolHulme Grammar School Sarah Lancashire CBE alumna wins her third BAFTA for the Best Leading Actress putting Hulme back in the news.
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9th May 2024 | By Anna Klekot
Historic Chorlton pub paves the way for new era of live music venuesOne 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.
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7th May 2024 | By Matthew Barber
Free comic day celebrated with comic and sci-fi fair in ManchesterFree 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 inFull election results from the Manchester count with reaction and analysis
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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.
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24th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber
Tent protest for Gaza ceasefire in ManchesterA 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.
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23rd April 2024 | By Makenna Ali
Train unions announce a series of fresh strikes in the week of early May bank holidayTrain drivers at 16 rail companies are to stage strikes in their long running pay dispute for six days from May 6th
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22nd April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin
Mayoral elections: Greater Manchester candidates agree ‘a set of standards’ should be placed on student accommodation after electionCurrent Labour mayor Andy Burnham and the Liberal Democrats’ Jake Austin have confirmed student accommodation would be included on the Good Landlord Charter if they...
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16th April 2024 | By Matthew Barber
Breakthrough for travel between Manchester Piccadilly and LiverpoolThe government have updated Northern Powerhouse rail with a proposed express line from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool on track.
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16th April 2024 | By Raphael Boyd
Manchester 2024 elections – everything you need to knowNext 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.
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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
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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.
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10th April 2024 | By Anna Klekot
New petition urges for sale of ‘decaying’ Chorlton landmarkChorlton 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.
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8th April 2024 | By Meg Jones
Manchester Council execute new parking scheme for Moss Side communityThe council have implemented a new and improved parking scheme for the locals in Moss Side to create ease within the community.
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2nd April 2024 | By Martha Norris
Grassroots venues in Manchester need the love.Manchesters' music scene is one of the best in the country, and special greassroots venues like DBA, based in Cheetham Hill is keeping afford nights alive
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2nd April 2024 | By Martha Norris
18 months since Operation Vulcan – but how successful has it been?Operation vulcan have been thriving for the Cheetham Hill's community making it safer and less crimes.