Meet the man helping Rochdale’s homeless with a pram
A Rochdale dad is on a mission to help the area’s homeless and is using an unexpected item to do so – a pram. For five years, Muhammad Aziz, 47,…
Plea to find fallen WW2 soldiers’ families across Greater Manchester
A WW2 war cemetery in the Netherlands has issued a plea to find the families of Greater Manchester soldiers buried there. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) based at Venray…
Manchester City’s £30 million teenage centre-back Vitor Reis ‘not the saviour for this season’
Manchester City’s £30 million teenage centre-back Vitor Reis ‘not the saviour for this season’ according to South American football expert Tim Vickery. Manchester City were the exception to the rule…
Trafford Council’s ‘appalling’ tax rise slammed as payments surge by £10 a month
Trafford residents have called the 7.49% increase in council tax “appalling” as they “are struggling to pay all the bills”. Trafford is one of six councils across England that have…
The ‘famous’ Vegan Festival is set to take place in Stockport this weekend.
A vegan festival that has been travelling across the country for the past 10 years is set to make its first appearance in Stockport. The UK Vegan Festival, which includes…
Manchester climate group calls for strong action as fears grow over environmental crisis
Hundreds of people have signed a petition launched by a Manchester based climate group calling for a stronger environmental plan from Keir Starmer. Friends of Earth are an international group…
MMU staff and students “shocked and confused” at plans to demolish “iconic” accommodation blocks
Manchester Metropolitan University students and staff say they have been ‘caught off guard’ by plans to demolish an ‘iconic’ accommodation block. The university has submitted plans to demolish its “iconic”…
Match Preview: FCSB v Manchester United
Manchester United are heading into matchday eight in the Europa League, facing FCSB at The National Arena in Bucharest. United need at least a draw in their Thursday fixture. Just…
‘Life-changing’ Manchester homelessness centre marks 30 years of service
A ‘life-changing’ Manchester homelessness centre which welcomes scores of people each day is celebrating three decades of work. The Booth Centre, in Cheetham Hill, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this…
Nicky Hayen: The former Cymru Premier manager aiming to knock Manchester City out of the Champions League
Manchester City host Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League needing a win to give them a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages, but face a manager who has…