If you’ve taken a look at the Women’s Super League table in the last two weeks, you’ll have noticed that both Manchester clubs are leading the pack. Manchester City have an eight-point cushion at the top, with Manchester United in second on 31 points. Although it is only February, could this possibly be the season […]
An elderly woman from Greater Manchester was targeted into buying £5,000 gift cards from a man she believed was a well-known singer. The 81-year-old woman was first contacted on Facebook by an individual claiming to be linked to a celebrity. The conversation moved to Telegram, an encrypted messaging app. Over several months, the woman was persuaded into buying gift cards, believing that the payments would […]
“It’s important, people need to have a safe space amongst members of their own community.” Eric Najib established Rainbow Devils, Manchester United’s officially recognised LGBTQ+ supporters’ group, in 2019. Since then, the group has grown to over 2,000 members, appeared at Manchester pride events, and been given a permanent banner on the hoardings at Old […]
Retailers feel safer in Stockport, due to a decrease in shoplifting and theft. A press release from Greater Manchester police shows that personal theft has decreased by 34%, shoplifting by 10% and personal robbery by 18% over the past three years. Shafaq, who runs the SS3 Boutique in the Merseyway shopping centre said: “It has […]
The Winter Olympics arrived, quietly taking over screens and the UK’s attention span. As we near the halfway point and a prediction for 7-9 medals, Britain’s fans continue to hope for podium positions. In Salford, fans express their enjoyment and excitement of witnessing the highest level of winter sport in the comfort of their own […]
Cup on Strings, a new theatre based production company in Manchester hosted its debut play in the city centre. Origin Story, a drama-comedy, stars Arden Academy graduates Ben Goulding, Callan McKernan, Alice-Marie Smith and Olivia Moulding. The play was performed for two nights between the 1st and 2nd February at arts venue 53two. Written by […]
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has marked a major milestone following the TravelSafe LiveChat service reaching 500 reported incidents since launching in October 2025. The service provides a discreet way to report safety concerns while travelling across the Bee Network, connecting them directly to trained GMP call handlers. Passengers can access LiveChat by scanning QR codes […]
Anti-racism organisations in Manchester have expressed concern following the announcement of an upcoming far right protest organised by Britain First in the centre of the city, scheduled for later this month. In an open letter addressed to Andy Burnham and Bev Craig, the Manchester branch of Stand up to Racism called for the anti-immigration group […]
A man has been given a 28-year sentence after attacking a nurse with a pair of scissors at Royal Oldham Hospital last year. Romon Haque, of Yasmin Gardens, Oldham, received a 22-year custodial sentence with an extra six years on licence at Minshull Street Crown Court today. The 38-year-old previously pleaded guilty to possession of […]
The Council’s 2026/27 Revenue Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) includes the proposal of a yearly council tax increase to help cover an estimated 22 million pound budget deficit. The level of 4.99% – just shy of the 5% rate which requires a local referendum – is the same rise which Bury residents faced this […]