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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.

People dancing in DBA events space with colour lights and music.

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

GMP Credit

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.

Chorlton roadworks

2nd April 2024 | By Anna Klekot

Businesses harmed in Chorlton by new cycleways

Roadworks still ongoing outside businesses on Manchester Road as footfall drops in Chorlton

25th March 2024 | By Meg Jones

Moss Side Social Stitching take recycling into their own hands

The Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse host a social stitching group where residents in the community come together over tea and biscuits to do their bit for recycling.

Murder victim, Chris Hanley, holding baby

19th March 2024 | By Rebecca Mills

Suspect charged with murder of ‘devoted family man’ after suspected car theft

A man has been charged with the murder of a “devoted family man” reportedly killed while trying to stop his car being stolen in Manchester.

Generic image of period products at the supermarket

19th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Manchester City Council launches period poverty campaign in libraries

Package for Val campaign is introduced in 18 libraries to combat period poverty in Manchester

An image of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, controller of footballing operations at Manchester United and chairman of Ineos

19th March 2024 | By Matthew Barber

Sir Jim Ratcliffe not looking to spend a fortune to buy Manchester United success

Sir Jim Ratcliffe won't be looking to make any marquee signings for Manchester United this summer amidst rumours of a potential move for Kylian Mbappe.

19th March 2024 | By Raphael Boyd

Manchester bike thefts to be tackled as new scheme announced

A new initiative looks to cut the rate of bicycle thefts in Manchester.

19th March 2024 | By Raphael Boyd

The small Levenshulme repair café making a big impact

A repair café in Levenshulme is doing its part to help the environment, whilst also bringing the community together. 

Credit: Bejamin Property Company

16th March 2024 | By Martha Norris

Manchester is set to build more affordable housing in Cheetham Hill

A brand new 25-storey building block, One Park Place, is to be built on Cheetham Hill Road to help rejuvenate the area.   With plans...

Manchester Jewish Museum building

13th March 2024 | By Martha Norris

More than a Museum in Cheetham Hill

Manchester’s Jewish Museum is opening its doors in many ways to bring local and the wider community of Cheetham Hill.  The newly renovated space of...

Poster for International Womens Day

12th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Hulme Celebrates International Women’s Day with a health and wellbeing day

Women partake in a day filled with activities to help their mental health and wellbeing for International Women's Day in Hulme

Green Island Festival Poster

7th March 2024 | By Makenna Ali

Green Island Festival is returning to Hulme in the summer

Green Island Festiva will be kicking off this summer with a stage set up in the Hulme Community Garden Centre.

23rd January 2024 | By Amber Brooks

Storm Isha and Storm Jocelyn continue to cause disruption to Greater Manchester

Storm Isha's devastation continues as second storm hits the UK

21st January 2024 | By Emmanuella Coffie

 Financial Expert Urges Young People to Invest for Future Stability 

A financial investment expert has advised young people to consider creating investment pots to help mitigate financial crises and unforeseen events in 2024.  Recent statistics...