Increase in train station security following knife attack
Train stations such as Salford Crescent and Manchester Piccadilly are due to have additional security following the travel secretary’s promise to increase safety measures following a train stabbing. Travel secretary…
‘It just creeps up on you like a little ninja’ Manchester man encourages prostate health check as Movember starts
Photo: Flickr, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ After finding his own prostate was enlarged, a man is advocating for awareness during Movember. Raj Bharath, 46, from Manchester was told to go for a blood…
Lights up on Christmas 2025: What’s happening in your local area
The start of November means Christmas time is just around the corner and for towns and cities across the North West the celebrations are starting to emerge. From Christmas light…
Asian Media Awards 2025: A Night of Celebrating Asian Excellence in Manchester
On Friday evening, the UK’s brightest Asian-media talent gathered together as the Asian Media Awards 2025 (AMAs) took place in Deansgate, Manchester. Celebrating Asian representation, creativity and storytelling across journalism.…
Salford Youth Zone celebrates unity and culture for Black History Month
Salford Youth Zone came alive this week as young people, volunteers, and community partners gathered to celebrate Black History Month — a vibrant event highlighting the importance of unity, education,…
Disarmament Week: Manchester’s Campaigns for Peace
Manchester could be a target for nuclear attack if conflict breaks out, say Disarmament Week campaigners. Greater Manchester Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) is calling on Manchester residents to campaign…
Fees for university courses in Greater Manchester could soon cost over £10,000
The UK’s Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced that tuition fees will increase in line with inflation in England from next year. The white paper was brought to Parliament, yesterday…
13 Things to Do in Manchester for Halloween 🧟♂️
Manchester goes all out for Halloween with events across the city for all ages. From haunted venues to pumpkin carving, immersive experiences, and monster parades, there is something for everyone…
Watchlist on Wheels: GMP Rolls Out Facial Recognition Vans
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has begun using new facial recognition surveillance technology vans as part of a Home Office-funded national project. The vehicles equipped with live-facial recognition (LFR) cameras, will…
A Rivalry Reborn
After a 22-year absence, the famous Ashes series finally returns this autumn. England Head Coach, Shaun Wane, prepares his England squad to face the mighty rivals, Australia, in the upcoming…