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Manchester youth charity calls for greater alcohol prevention
A Manchester youth charity is calling for greater alcohol prevention after data revealed a rise in alcohol consumption in young people. Despite the decline in young people’s alcohol use nationally, alcohol consumption has increased from 55 per cent in 2022 to 81 per cent in 2023 in Greater Manchester. According to data from GM Trends, seven of the […]
Hundreds flock to new Oldham Market as shoppers hail ‘fresh start’ for town centre
Shoppers turned out in their hundreds to the new Oldham Market last weekend, with many describing the space as a “fresh start” for the town. Despite bleak weather, families, residents, and visitors began arriving early on Saturday, March 28, packing into the new £38m space at Spindles Shopping Centre for its official opening. The opening […]
The Manchester bookstore challenging social isolation and bringing the city’s residents together
On King Street, in the heart of Manchester’s bustling business district, one independent bookshop is working to combat loneliness and social isolation and building a community of like-minded readers. House of Books and Friends, an independent bookshop based on King Street, was founded in December 2022 as a space to bring people together over a […]
Salford City launch £1.40 tickets for Gillingham Clash to Commemorate City Centenary
Salford City have announced that tickets for their match against Gillingham will be sold for £1.40 to celebrate Salford’s 100th Year as a city. Salford play Gillingham at the Peninsula Stadium on Saturday the 11th of April as they continue their hunt for automatic promotion to EFL League One. The aim of the £1.40 tickets […]
Banksy exhibition opens in Manchester and raises money for The Christie
A new Banksy exhibition has opened in Manchester, raising money for The Christie Charity and showcasing artwork created by cancer patients in art classes at the hospital. ‘The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind’ features a collection of approximately 200 pieces by the famous street art icon. It includes iconic Banksy graffiti, photographs, video […]
Hub opens after final bank closure leaves Greater Manchester town without services
A new banking hub has opened in Urmston in response to the high street closures of all banks and building societies. The once busy high street in Urmston had branches of Nat West, Royal Bank of Scotland, TSB, Barclays and Santander to name a few. Over several years, each branch has closed leaving Urmston town […]
Power in numbers: How ACORN Manchester is taking the fight to the top
Denis Page, Communication Officer ACORN In a city where gleaming glass skyscrapers increasingly dominate the skyline, many residents feel left in the shadows of the rising cost of living and a housing crisis that feels out of control. However, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) Manchester, a member-led community union, is seeking to […]
The Portico Library celebrates 220 years with a time capsule exhibition
The Portico Library, based in Manchester city centre has turned 220 and to celebrate, the library has offered visitors to see its long history and contribute to it with a time capsule. Opening last week, Everything & Nothing: What makes a 220-year-old library presents pages, photographs and art from Portico’s vast and historic collection. Founded […]
“It just felt like rage bait”: Manchester voices concerns over campus rally
A right-wing “Change My Mind” rally drew crowds and mixed reactions at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) as part of a wider tour across the city. Led by 17-year-old activist Thomas Moffitt, known online as @YoungBobBRB and linked to Project Britannia, the rally featured bold statements on banners, including calls to ban abortion and claims that […]
Trafford council meeting highlights growing vaping among young people
A new report by Trafford Council has revealed a rise in young people seeking support for nicotine use, as officials warn that vaping is becoming one of the fastest growing substance issues affecting children and teenagers in the borough. The report, presented to the council’s Children and Young People’s Scrutiny Committee, outlines trends in drug, […]