Author: Stella Rogers

“It has changed from what it used to be”, shoplifting and personal robbery drops in Stockport. 

Retailers feel safer in Stockport, due to a decrease in shoplifting and theft.  A press release from Greater Manchester police shows that personal theft has decreased by 34%, shoplifting by 10% and personal robbery by 18% over the past three years.  Shafaq, who runs the SS3 Boutique in the Merseyway shopping centre said: “It has […]

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    ‘Am I safe going outside?’ Transgender hate crime is on the rise in Greater Manchester

    Many transgender people have been left with a huge ‘mental toll’ over where they can be ‘safe’, after police data has shown a 27% spike in Transgender hate crime in Greater Manchester last year. In 2024, there were 219 reported incidents, whereas, in 2025, there were 279.  This data covers January to November of each […]

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      Puberty blockers clinical trial debate comes to Manchester

      Protestors from gender critical groups and pro-trans counter protestors gathered in St Peter’s Square this weekend, bringing the national debate on puberty blocker clinical trials to Manchester.  Protestors from Northern RadFem network and #199days later, both gender critical groups, gathered to protest against proposals for clinical trials on puberty blockers.  Puberty blockers, which are used […]

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