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Cyclists hit back after MP’s ‘disgraceful’ comments wishing death of elderly constituent

Manchester cyclists have hit back after comments made by former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne wishing a constituent to be “mown down” by a HGV.  The MP for Gorton and Denton has been suspended by the Labour party after multiple messages were leaked from a Whatsapp group chat. He has also since been sacked in his […]

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Manchester climate group calls for strong action as fears grow over environmental crisis

Hundreds of people have signed a petition launched by a Manchester based climate group calling for a stronger environmental plan from Keir Starmer.  Friends of Earth are an international group with branches in 70 countries, and their Manchester based branch is calling for action over concerns that climate change plans are losing momentum on a […]

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‘Life-changing’ Manchester homelessness centre marks 30 years of service

A ‘life-changing’ Manchester homelessness centre which welcomes scores of people each day is celebrating three decades of work.  The Booth Centre, in Cheetham Hill, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with events planned for each month.  Based on Pimblett Street, the Centre first opened its doors at Manchester Cathedral in 1995 with one worker […]

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Pictured is Joe Thomas, a WWII Royal Navy veteran. He is dressed in his military uniform with associated medals.

Daughter of WWII hero pays tribute to ‘incredibly loved’ man who cherished family and service

A Salford-born World War Two Veteran has died at the age of 99, after dedicating his life to service, charity and his family. Joe Thomas, who joined the Royal Navy on his 18th birthday in 1943, lived in Salford for most of his life before moving to York to be with his family for his […]

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