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Manchester BJP supporters hold protests against  BBC

The BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) UK has held protests and mass gatherings all over the UK against The BBC. The protests took place in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and London on Monday. BJP UK has taken legal action against the BBC for their recent documentary on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.  Supporters of the BJP have also lodged a complaint against the BBC. […]

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The Bury group using the power of music to tackle dementia

A volunteer group in Bury has turned to the use of music to help people living with dementia across the area. Dignifying Dementia, first established in 2018, organises two group sessions every week, crafted to ease the struggles of coping with the disease. John Pearcey, one of the minds behind the group and a part […]

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Altrincham 1-2 Bromley Match Report: The Robins Slump To Fourth League Defeat in a Row

The Robins slipped to a fourth league defeat in a row after failing to deal with two quick-fire set-piece goals in the first half. Two early goals in the first half just minutes apart was enough for the away side to pick up the win, despite the second-half fightback from Altrincham. Before Bromley took the […]

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Cultural Impact Survey Reveals Huge Drop In Manchester Footfall

Manchester’s Cultural Impact Survey from 2021/22 was released yesterday with a number of key figures being revealed, particularly the impact of covid restrictions on the city. In a meeting at Manchester City Council yesterday, the survey was released which has highlighted a massive drop in numbers to the city’s cultural sector In a survey of […]

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Altrincham Town Hall’s future uncertain ahead of Trafford Council proposals

An ePetition signed by more than 1700 people has divided the Altrincham community over the future of their historic Town Hall.

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City’s Calciopoli? How the Premier League’s biggest potential scandal could be defined by Italy’s past

It’s been branded as an unprecedented moment in the history of the Premier League. It’s highlighted the systemic problems in football that have been running rampant for years, potentially decades. It’s set the tongues wagging of fans across the country, and much further afield. Manchester City have been charged with at least 100 breaches of […]

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MP Rebecca Long-Bailey calls out ‘devastating’ effect of energy prices in Salford amidst record BP profits

Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey is leading calls to put an end to “rampant profiteering” and “freeze energy bills” in a broadside against the government following huge profits announced by oil giant BP. The British-headquartered firm revealed profits of $27.7 billion and follows huge numbers announced by Shell recently. The shaky supply of energy […]

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Ivorian political activist withdrawn from deportation flight thanks to Salford charity

A political activist from the Ivory Coast seeking refuge in Greater Manchester will remain in the UK whilst further evidence is considered, following a campaign by a Salford-based charity. Kouame – whose full name and age can not be disclosed – fled to the UK in 2014 because of threats to his life in the […]

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Earthquake: UK communities help victims in Turkey and Syria

Communities across the UK are rallying to offer urgent support to those affected by Monday’s earthquakes in Southern Turkey. The Turkish and Northern Cypriot Society at the University of Manchester has been organising a unified fundraiser to help those in need. One of the society’s members, Zeynep, said a number of charities will receive the […]

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How COVID and ginger beer led an ex-policeman towards eco-friendly car cleaning

Allan Dean, a retired GMP constable, is on a mission to clean up Altrincham with the help of his bike.

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