Author: Kyra Thompson
Manchester youth charity calls for greater alcohol prevention
A Manchester youth charity is calling for greater alcohol prevention after data revealed a rise in alcohol consumption in young people. Despite the decline in young people’s alcohol use nationally, alcohol consumption has increased from 55 per cent in 2022 to 81 per cent in 2023 in Greater Manchester. According to data from GM Trends, seven of the […]
“It’s a big step”: Brookland bookshop celebrates first anniversary
A Brookland bookshop had celebrated its first anniversary in its new premises despite the decline of small businesses in the UK. Established by Michelle Crosby in March 2025, B for Butterfly is a cosy independent bookshop that aims to match customers with the right book for them. Inspired by her childhood book Calling B for Butterfly by Louise Lawrence, she wanted to […]
New Stretford cinema will be a ‘gamechanger,’ says resident
Stretford residents will be welcoming a new cinema this Friday, which one resident said will be a ‘gamechanger’ for businesses on the high street. The Northern Light Cinema, owned by the Mundin family, is set to open on Friday 20 March, on Pinnington Lane in Stretford town centre. The new three-screen cinema will create an accessible and relaxing environment for film lovers to watch new releases, […]
“We’ve now turned the corner”: Stretford businesses flourish after high street transformation
Stretford high street businesses are flourishing after the completion of the first phase of the town centre’s redevelopment. The businesses on King Street have enjoyed a rise in visitors and leisure seekers as more retailers and independent businesses move in. Trafford Council and Bruntwood, a building developer, had reopened King Street for the first time in August 2025 after 60 years. Nigel Young, owner of Fountain Records, moved into […]
Altrincham runners raise 20k for The Christie Charity
A group of Altrincham runners have raised over £20,000 with a 5km run for The Christie Charity. They took to the treadmills at the Gym Group, Altrincham, to raise money for the Manchester-based cancer charity and hospital. The 5km was organised by Altrincham vs Cancer, a local fundraising community created by Alex McCann, and has raised £22,500 so far. Runner, David Bellen, 52, and owner of Photography Today, […]
Man arrested after carrying ‘offensive weapon’ into Manchester mosque
A man in his 40s was arrested after entering a Manchester mosque with an offensive weapon while people were praying during the holy month of Ramadan. At around 8.40pm on February 24, there were reports that two suspicious men had entered Manchester Central Mosque, on Upper Park Road, Victoria Park. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) attended […]
“Residents are on their knees”: Altrincham to face 7.49% council tax rise
Altrincham residents could face a 7.49 per cent increase in council tax after the government approved funding. The finance chiefs of Trafford Council were forced to ask for extra support following the government’s recent Fair Funding Review, which left the borough with a budget deficit of £24m. The rise could mean that Trafford Council will […]
81-year-old woman conned into buying £5,000 gift cards
An elderly woman from Greater Manchester was targeted into buying £5,000 gift cards from a man she believed was a well-known singer. The 81-year-old woman was first contacted on Facebook by an individual claiming to be linked to a celebrity. The conversation moved to Telegram, an encrypted messaging app. Over several months, the woman was persuaded into buying gift cards, believing that the payments would […]