Strange Faces in the Mirror – Exhibition For one week only, an exciting and evocative Northern Quarter exhibition is being held involving artists from the UK and Hong Kong highlighting their own individual identities. Inside the exhibition building, there are three floors worth of artwork, with words on the wall and the thoughts of artists, […]
A man, 30, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and money laundering. The arrest took place following a warrant issued at a city centre flat on Owen Street, Manchester. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) seized a large amount of money from cupboards and safe boxes around the premises. A further address on […]
A 16-year-old darts player from Warrington made his debut in the UK Open over the weekend, winning three games. Luke Littler came through qualifiers to reach darts’ ‘FA Cup’ as its youngest ever player and was tipped for a strong showing as the reigning Junior Darts World Champion. Littler was tasked with opening the tournament […]
Levenshulme cycling café Station South are hosting several bike rides this Sunday in celebration of International Women’s Day. The ride is to start at 12pm on March 12 at the Emmeline Pankhurst Statue at St Peter’s Square and then the women will cycle to Station South. Leader of Community Involvement at Station South, Anna Smith, […]
A year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a cultural centre is continuing to help those struggling during this tough time. Last year, millions of Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes during Putin’s attack on Ukraine with many flooding to the UK for help, homes, and support. Many found that whilst they had a […]
In the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the psychological state of a significant section of the healthcare workforce in Manchester is at its lowest point. Evidence indicates that healthcare workers have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. In a survey conducted by Nursing Times, 40 percent of nurses that their mental health is “worse” or “much […]
Manchester United fans have voiced their opposition to plans by a Qatari-backed group to take over the club. Qatar Islamic Bank Chairman, Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani bid for the club on February 17, the same day as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company INEOS also threw their hat into the ring. Whilst Ratcliffe has proposed to […]
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has today announced the cultural projects in the borough that are set to benefit from this round of grants from Greater Manchester’s Culture Fund. This year’s funds are the first to be awarded in the scheme that was adopted by GMCA last year following consultation with local authority leaders. The […]
With the recent announcement of an additional £50 million in government funding, the Eden Project Morecambe aims to increase the seaside town’s holiday popularity. The project, which received the funding as part of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, is expected to be completed in 2026. The recent funding comes as Morecambe was also voted as […]
