Controversial Peel Green active travel scheme rejected by council
After residents voiced ‘significant criticism’ of a scheme that would create cycle lanes on Liverpool Road, the council have not approved plans to continue with the development. This scheme would…
Stockport man jailed after rape and sexual assault of vulnerable teenage girl
A 44-year-old man has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years after being found guilty of the rape of a vulnerable teenage girl in Stockport. Appearing before Manchester Crown Court on Thursday…
Protesters celebrate Ayatollah Khamenei assassination as Iran war rages
Iranians in Manchester who oppose the regime of Ayatollah Khamenei have celebrated what they described as a “turning point in history” following the elimination of the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader.…
“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…
Blackpool’s Free Parks Tennis scoops prize at Big Thank You Awards
A group of Blackpool volunteers who revamped a set of abandoned tennis courts for free public use has won a prestigious award. Four tennis courts at Blackpool’s Stanley Park were…
Fan-owned FC United given Big Issue Changemaker community award
FC United of Manchester has been named among The Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2026 in recognition of the club’s work promoting inclusion and community engagement. Each year, the street newspaper…
‘Manchester’s football suffragettes’: The team at the centre of new women’s football documentary
A Manchester football team that defied the FA’s ban on women’s football 60 years ago is at the centre of a new documentary film screening at HOME in Manchester this…
Lymm RFC: A Community Club on Rugby’s National Stage
As the last remaining amateur team in rugby’s national leagues, Lymm Rugby are the last example of a community club competing at the top level. On a cold Tuesday evening,…
Cameras to be used by frontline staff at Salford Royal
Salford Royal are amongst four hospitals in Greater Manchester that will ask its Frontline Staff to wear Bodyworn Cameras. The cameras will also be introduced in Rochdale and Oldham, with…
Salford Uni’s Shock Radio raise over £1800 for local charity.
Shock’s Charity Campsite, with presenters Freya and Gracie in action Shock Radio, the University of Salford’s student radio station, have raised £1,865 in aid of local mental health charity, ‘Mind…