‘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 […]
Families face ‘nightmare’ of finding new places for relatives as Macclesfield care home to close
Residents at a care home in Macclesfield have been given just weeks to find alternative care due to understaffing and a ‘substantial remodel’. It is understood that the renovations of Riseley House Care Home, Cumberland Street, will take two years to complete, and residents are being moved out. Emma Morris’ 67-year-old mother, Margaret, has lived […]
Altricham gains important point after Morecambe wonder-goal
A 30-yard freekick from Morecambe’s Jack Nolan was cancelled out by a calm and collected finish from Ollie Crankshaw to ensure both sides left Moss Lane with a point. A cold night at the J. Davidson stadium prior to kick-off set the scene for a bitter contest, but neither side came into the game on […]
Aer Lingus to end all transatlantic operations from Manchester Airport
Aer Lingus has announced that it will end all transatlantic operations from Manchester Airport by the end of March. The Irish airline will cease Manchester-New York flights from 23 February and plans to operate a Dublin to Barbados route during April and May to reaccommodate affected customers. From 31 March, all Aer Lingus transatlantic operations […]
Woman found dead at Wythenshawe home named
A woman who was found dead at a Wythenshawe home has now been named. Anam Rafay, who was in her 30s, is believed to have been stabbed, and a murder investigation is now underway. Officers were called to an address on Lulworth Gardens, Baguley at around 8:30am yesterday morning (27th January) following reports of a […]
First new look at Prezzo Italian Media City
After almost two weeks, the Prezzo Italian in Media City, Salford, has started the New Year with a brand new look. Brighter and bluer, the restaurant re-opened its doors to customers last Saturday, on the 24th of January. Formerly Prezzo, the venue is one of the first Prezzo Italian locations to be refurbished this year. […]
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 […]
“They’ve had their chance”: Can Labour retain their Gorton and Denton constituency without Andy Burnham?
Gorton residents have shared their views on the upcoming by-election, after Andy Burnham was blocked from running in the election this week. As Mayor of Manchester, Burnham would need to step down in order to run since legislation prohibits mayors such as himself from serving as MPs. His bid was outvoted by Labour’s National Executive […]
A city divided, a city united: Champions League history looms
With half the women’s super league season played, the prospect of both Manchester-based clubs qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League in the same season appears likely. For the first time in WSL history, both of the city’s clubs sit on the brink of Champions League qualification. The race for Europe is now a shared […]
95-year-old woman ‘tied up and threatened’ in her own home during attempted robbery
A 95-year-old Salford woman was reportedly ‘tied up and threatened’ in her own home during a ‘vile’ robbery attempt. According to Greater Manchester Police, it is believed the man tied up her hands upon entering the property after offering to clean the woman’s windows, before demanding cash and her purse. The suspect reportedly fled the […]