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‘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 […]
Charities and Students in Manchester Voice Fears Over New Asylum Reforms
A Greater Manchester charity say the government’s sweeping overhaul of the UK asylum system could increase hardship and uncertainty for people rebuilding their lives in the region. On Monday 17 November, the government announced reforms to the asylum system which aims to reduce arrival and increase removals from the UK. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described […]
Terrified students forced to shut doors and remain vigilant due to firework attacks
Several residents in Salford have reported incidents of fireworks being launched at their homes or at themselves, including at student accommodation buildings. It comes after Greater Manchester Police were allowed to issue a dispersal order last Saturday (1st November) due to “recent incidents involving the antisocial use of fireworks by youths”. People targeted by the […]
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 against the use of nuclear weapons, especially as arms manufacturer BAE Systems has bases in the region. It is one of the only companies globally […]
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 (20th October). But what is a white paper? It’s a proposal of policies set out by the government in Parliament they wish to implement. The […]
“It’s often caught much later because people aren’t aware of the signs,”- Heartburn Cancer UK
Charity calls for people not to dismiss persistent heartburn or acid reflux Heartburn Cancer UK travelled around Greater Manchester raising awareness of oesophageal cancer between the 6th-17th October 2025, visiting various parts of the region. Fiona Labrooy is the Chief Operating Officer of Heartburn Cancer UK; she admits that it’s not a very well-known cancer […]
£50,000 reward hopes to encourage witnesses to Salford murder of “joyful spirited man” to come forward.
Great Manchester Police have offered a reward of £50,000 for information which leads to the convction of those responsible to a Salford murder in 2023. Julius Matera was murdered on the night of October 13/14th 2023 in the area of Great Cheetham, Higher Broughton, Salford. Julius was part of Salford’s community. Despite having a tough […]
ADHD Awareness Month: What ADHD really means in Greater Manchester
October marks ADHD Awareness Month, the annual event to bring attention to and break stigma around ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of people across the UK, and yet it is still surrounded with misconceptions on what it really is. ADHD in Greater Manchester Laura Hansom is the director of Colourful Minds, an […]
Greater Manchester Station with Most Cancellations Named
Heald Green Station in Stockport has had over double the amount of rail services cancelled than the UK average, the most in the Northwest, for 12 months until August.
Freshers speak out on Student Loneliness in Manchester
Starting university should be exciting but many Manchester students say the first weeks can feel isolating. A recent survey by the charity Students Minds found that 37% of students has reported feeling lonely mostly during their first term. With over 100,000 students in Greater Manchester, the issue is widespread. “Starting university is exciting but overwhelming,” […]