Switching a Greggs sausage roll and cardboard cup of coffee for a croissant in a café on the streets of Lille, France is a reality most of us would dream for. However, for Anna Murati this reality came crashing down when she was informed, during her year abroad, that her university would be discontinuing her […]
Many reports are suggesting that footfall is on a downward spiral for shops on the high street and in retail parks in 2025, as an economic downturn looms. This trend was expected to continue with Black Friday, many were forecasting record highs in online shopping, but slight drops in foot traffic and in store purchases […]
A Veterans Lunch is giving those who served an opportunity to socialise with those who understand them and talk about their war stories over a warm lunch. The Hive, in Victoria Park, hosts several community groups, including the Veterans Lunch every Tuesday. There is no pre-booking required and any veterans can attend and get drinks, […]
The British passport is undergoing a rare and historic transformation. In late 2025, the UK will begin issuing a newly redesigned passport that will reflect the reign of His Majesty King Charles III, introduce new landmark-themed interior pages, and include some of the most advanced security features ever seen in a UK travel document. This […]
A mosque in Manchester is hosting LitFest this weekend. Khizra Mosque and Community Centre are hosting a literature festival this weekend, which runs for its third year. It plans to highlight books, authors, and creative work within the Muslim community. The festival, which aims to provide a platform for independent Muslim publishers and self-published writers, […]
There’s a brand-new Acoustics building underway for the team at University of Salford. It’ll be the fourth regeneration for Salford’s Acoustic team, having started with their first site back in 1967. But what is it for? Claire Lomax the laboratory director explains: “We look at anything to do with sound and noise now. From measuring […]
At The Rec in Broughton, a free breakfast isn’t just toast and tea — it’s a warm room, a community, and a lifeline for families and individuals facing financial and social pressures.
World Aids Day aims to spread awareness and mourn those who have lost their lives due to the disease. Manchester will be one of the first cities to see a new scheme released by the government. The HIV Action Plan is backed by £170 million and aims to tackle stigma and end transmissions in England […]
One of England’s fastest and most well-known train services has been axed, mostly. The 7am Manchester Picadilly to London Euston service will cease to carry passengers after the rail regulators timetable changes take place in mid-December. This timetable change is rumoured to be in place for 5 months until the next timetable change in May. […]
Manchester’s streets have long been alive with colour, but few artists have captured the city’s pulse quite like Sam Edwards – better known in local circles by her whimsical alter ego Phoebe Foxtrot. Sam moves through her community with the same quiet magic that infuses her art. A self-described ‘gentle activist”, she stitches bold colour […]