Month: November 2024

Heating hacks could cause more harm

Brits are been warned that internet “heating your home hack” can cause more harm than good Energy expert Llewellyn Kinch, the CEO and co-founder of Make My House green, has debunked some of these myths, providing some helpful advice on how you can save money over the Christmas period. Programmable thermostats and smart home systems […]

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Homeless man found outside theatre has died

A homeless man found unresponsive outside the Palace Theatre on Oxford Road has died. Around 6:40am this morning, Greater Manchester Police received a call regarding the welfare of a man on Whitworth Street. The gentleman was found unresponsive and was rushed to hospital where he later died. The man has not been named and no […]

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Bee Network changes bus route to include Salford Quays

The Bee Network plans to change the X50 bus route to link Salford Quays and Manchester city centre. The current service runs between the Trafford Centre and Manchester. The new change will include stops along Ordsall Lane and Salford Quays. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Salford City Council are aiming to improve public transport […]

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Campaigns for more green spaces and cycle lanes in Manchester as climate changes targets lag

A climate campaign group is urging the council to reallocate parking into green spaces and more cycling access to reduce Manchester’s traffic crisis. Sarah Wroe is a leading voice behind these initiatives. She said: “Manchester city centre is taken up by road, space and car parking, that’s over a third of the space in the city […]

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Are the Manchester Christmas markets still the best day out?

The famous Manchester Christmas Markets are back for another year of festivities. With ever rising prices and consistently growing costs, the Christmas Markets may no longer be the best day out for families. In fact, on average, the Stockport Christmas markets offer food at around £2 less than the Manchester markets and hot chocolate is […]

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Marine A.F.C vs Curzon Ashton: Predicted starting XI 

Curzon Ashton travel to Crosby this evening in a Vanarama National League North clash against struggling Marine.  The Nash face a coach ride with a few missing faces including starting centre back, Marcus Poscha who is suspended following his red card against Mansfield in the FA Cup, and captain, Jimmy Spencer who is out with […]

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“Help struggling families”- Manchester charity is asking for donations this Christmas

A children’s charity from Manchester is appealing for donations to help with gifts for children from struggling families. Wood Street Mission is a charity working to help children up to the age of 14 and families on low incomes from Greater Manchester and Salford with receiving a gift this Christmas. Fundraiser officer, Emma Lowe spoke […]

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“Everyone was covered in glass”- Manchester woman speaks out about surviving bus crash

A woman from Manchester says that passengers believed a bomb had gone off after a bus crash on Rochdale Road. According to eye witnesses the Number 17 bus had been hit by another bus as it pulled up to let passengers on board. The incident happened on Saturday, 9th November at around 8:30am and Julia […]

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Service people and veterans gathered at St Peter’s Square on Remembrance Sunday

Service people, veterans and thousands of people gathered at the Cenotaph on St Peter’s Square to pay their respects. A procession included service people, service and ex-service organisations, emergency services, faith leaders and many more. Councillor Paul Andrews, Lord Mayor of Manchester, said: “Remembrance Sunday is a time for us all to reflect and honour […]

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“Since his passing I wanted to do something” – Manchester man takes on half marathon for Movember after losing brother

A Greater Manchester man is attempting his first half marathon inspired by his late brother. Steve O’Donnell is taking part in the Morunning event which starts at Heaton Park on the 17th alongside dozens of other runners supporting Movember. Movember is an annual event in which men grow moustaches throughout the month of November to […]

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