As Manchester City’s £62.5 million marquee January arrival, Antoine Semenyo arrives with the physical and technical profile of a player often seen emerging from one of the nation’s top academies. In reality, Semenyo’s story is very different. In Manchester City’s illustrious recent history, it is rare that a player arrives without an illustrious academy background […]
Aer Lingus has announced that it will end all transatlantic operations from Manchester Airport by the end of March. The Irish airline will cease Manchester-New York flights from 23 February and plans to operate a Dublin to Barbados route during April and May to reaccommodate affected customers. From 31 March, all Aer Lingus transatlantic operations […]
A woman who was found dead at a Wythenshawe home has now been named. Anam Rafay, who was in her 30s, is believed to have been stabbed, and a murder investigation is now underway. Officers were called to an address on Lulworth Gardens, Baguley at around 8:30am yesterday morning (27th January) following reports of a […]
After almost two weeks, the Prezzo Italian in Media City, Salford, has started the New Year with a brand new look. Brighter and bluer, the restaurant re-opened its doors to customers last Saturday, on the 24th of January. Formerly Prezzo, the venue is one of the first Prezzo Italian locations to be refurbished this year. […]
Protestors from gender critical groups and pro-trans counter protestors gathered in St Peter’s Square this weekend, bringing the national debate on puberty blocker clinical trials to Manchester. Protestors from Northern RadFem network and #199days later, both gender critical groups, gathered to protest against proposals for clinical trials on puberty blockers. Puberty blockers, which are used […]
Gorton residents have shared their views on the upcoming by-election, after Andy Burnham was blocked from running in the election this week. As Mayor of Manchester, Burnham would need to step down in order to run since legislation prohibits mayors such as himself from serving as MPs. His bid was outvoted by Labour’s National Executive […]
A 95-year-old Salford woman was reportedly ‘tied up and threatened’ in her own home during a ‘vile’ robbery attempt. According to Greater Manchester Police, it is believed the man tied up her hands upon entering the property after offering to clean the woman’s windows, before demanding cash and her purse. The suspect reportedly fled the […]
As the winter period approaches and colder, longer nights are ahead, the number of homeless people in the UK has reached new heights. Support schemes and initiatives around the country are striving to combat homelessness, through a variety of strategies and programmes, targeting those who are at risk of facing homelessness, individuals who are rough […]
Salford Quays has once again been transformed by Lightwaves, the city’s annual light-art festival, returning this December for its 12th edition. Running from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 December, 4–10 pm, the festival features a 1.5 km trail of light installations along the waterfront and it is free. This year’s edition showcases 12 new installations, ranging from […]
The Booth Centre prepares for its busiest season as rough sleepers confront life threatening conditions. As temperatures in Manchester begin to dip below zero, over 9,000 reported homeless across the city are preparing for this chilling season. For those sleeping rough, freezing conditions bring severe health risks: hypothermia, untreated infections, and even death. These are […]