The residents of Gorton and Denton will soon elect their next MP once they head to the polls on the 26 February. The race for the Gorton and Denton seat has heated up in the last 4 weeks after former labour MP Andrew Gywnne stepped down. The election will take place on Thursday February 26, […]
Oop Stay art cafe opened last summer with aims of allowing people of all ages and interests to express their creative side, whilst enjoying a vast drinks menu. One of their main selling points being their speciality matcha imported from Japan. Activities include decorating iPhone cases, hair brushes, mirrors, jewellery boxes, or even your own […]
The latest adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” has sparked debate following its UK release on Friday 13th February, with literature fans in Manchester questioning whether the reimagining respects the tone and themes of Emily Brontë’s classic. Directed by Emerald Fennell, who previously created the 2023 phenomenon ‘Saltburn’, the new “Wuthering Heights” stars Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, […]
A plan to build 20,000 new homes is being strongly opposed by local residents.
Diners lined up in the dozens on Saturday 14th February to sample Eggslut’s new offerings, with some customers waiting over 30 minutes just to make it inside. The launch of this branch marks a distinct change in location for the Los Angeles-based chain, as the first Eggslut restaurant in the UK outside of London. The […]
Altrincham residents could face a 7.49 per cent increase in council tax after the government approved funding. The finance chiefs of Trafford Council were forced to ask for extra support following the government’s recent Fair Funding Review, which left the borough with a budget deficit of £24m. The rise could mean that Trafford Council will […]
A former council employee has been jailed following the theft of nearly £900,000 from council accounts. Richard Shaw, of Harrier Close, Bolton, transferred £893,296 to himself from the accounts of benefit claimants’ held by Bolton Council between 2015 and 2023. Greater Manchester Police estimate that Richard Shaw’s failure to act in the best interest of […]
The new housing development will see the processing of Bredbury Civic Hall and will provide 12 new homes for people with learning disabilities on the derelict site. The scheme, delivered by MSV Housing Group, will offer purpose-built energy-efficient homes aiming to help new residents live independently with the support they need, while bringing a long-disused […]
Manchester South Neighbourhood Policing Team seized 150 cannabis plants following a warrant on Goldborne Avenue, Old Moat. Officers carried out the raid on the house on the 17th February following intelligence from the community. No arrests were made, but 150 cannabis plants were taken away for testing. PC Sean McDonald said: “We received a number […]
Ahead of Macclesfield’s mammoth Monday night FA Cup tie against Brentford, owner Rob Smethurst reflects on his club’s dramatic defeat of holders Crystal Palace, and how an impulse purchase helped him turn his life around. “I just couldn’t contain myself.” To the naked eye, Rob Smethurst taking over Macclesfield could have spelled disaster. A club […]