Men accused of Rochdale grooming sex offences appear in court as trial begins
The trial of eight men charged with sexual offences against two girls in Rochdale has commenced in Manchester. The defendants, including two men from Oldham, stand accused of grooming offences…
Punks In The Parish
It’s the last place you expect to be on a cold Friday night in November, three beers deep, shivering under a fleece of worn-in corduroy or leather, queuing up under…
A scheme to protect homeless peoples health aims to vaccinate rough sleepers across Manchester.
A scheme, driven by the Oldham Council is making efforts to make homeless people a priority and improve their health care rights. Putting rough sleepers amongst most vulnerable groups. The…
After disappearing for 16 years Jordan Ratcliffe is still not found, but at what stage do you give up?
It’s one of the scariest moments any one can imagine. A loved one, gone. There one day and then missing. For over 20 thousand families in Manchester, this is their…
Lightwaves are back in Media City
The Lightwaves are back in Salford this year with 14 installations dotted around Media City. This year celebrates the 11th anniversary of the Lightwaves in Salford. Light up the North…
Christmas Pop-Up by Homeless Charity Highlights Equality: ‘We’re All the Same People, Whether Laying on the Floor or Standing Above Them’
Local charity is bringing the holiday cheer to the streets, fostering a message of solidarity and compassion this Christmas season Anna Stelfox Two Brews, a homeless charity are bringing the…
Salford’s Victoria Theatre up for saving as it goes into auction
Salford Victoria Theatre is a historic monument which has served the people of Greater Manchester for more than 124 years. The grade II listed building has been given the nickname…
Bringing Wicked to Manchester
The global phenomenom ‘Wicked’ appeared on our sceens on Friday 22nd November. The new film has since surpassed Grease as the highest-grossing Broadway film. Leadin actresses, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana…
“When everywhere is closed, we are still here.” The importance of foodbanks this winter
Feed My City are a local emergency food charity operating in Manchester, Salford and Trafford, providing ‘simple, vegetarian, nourishing hot food and emergency parcels to those most in need’ around…
Welsh student film wins four separate awards
A heartbreaking Welsh film made by Salford film Students has won four separate awards across multiple film festivals. Coeden Meinir was awarded best international film, best low budget film, best…