Trafford Council’s ‘appalling’ tax rise slammed as payments surge by £10 a month

Trafford residents have called the 7.49% increase in council tax “appalling” as they “are struggling to pay all the bills”. Trafford is one of six councils across England that have been given permission by the Government to increase council tax by 2.5% above the referendum level, which will result in an average of a £10 […]

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The ‘famous’ Vegan Festival is set to take place in Stockport this weekend. 

A vegan festival that has been travelling across the country for the past 10 years is set to make its first appearance in Stockport.   The UK Vegan Festival, which includes dozens of stalls from independent traders across Britain, is set to take place on Sunday (February 9) at The Guildhall.  UK Vegan Festival in […]

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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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Nicky Hayen: The former Cymru Premier manager aiming to knock Manchester City out of the Champions League 

Manchester City host Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League needing a win to give them a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages, but face a manager who has already got a win-of-sorts against City this season. After a quiet start to his managerial career, a six-month spell at Haverfordwest County in the Cymru […]

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Manchester City academy graduate James Trafford ‘is a special keeper’

Burnley manager Scott Parker explained James Trafford’s confidence and boundless potential following his recent heroics against Sunderland. The Manchester City academy graduate recently saved two penalties in the final 10 minutes to secure a goalless draw against their fellow Sky Bet Championship promotion candidates. Trafford is another elite talent from City’s growing crop and his […]

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Manchester Basketball’s latest signing Hailed as a Hometown Hero.

During a game in February 2024 Zak Irvin was inducted into the Hamilton Count Basketball hall of fame surrounded by family. (From left) Lee Meriwether (grandfather), Carol Meriwether (grandmother), Marcia Irvin (mother), Zak Irvin, James “Big Irv” Irvin (father), Tayah Irvin (sister) and C.J. Johnson (friend). (Richie Hall)

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Clean Air Zone charges scrapped for Greater Manchester

The government have confirmed that there will be no clean air charges in place for Greater Manchester. The Clean Air Zone was originally introduced over three years ago, however it was halted at the start of 2022 after it faced huge public scrutiny. The scheme, initially set to come into effect May 2022, would charge […]

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Manchester Basketball to be bolstered by new American Zak Irvin.

Manchester Basketball have secured the services of ex-University of Michigan guard/forward Zak Irvin in their bid to push for a high championship seeding in their inaugural season. The 6 foot 6 native of Fishers, Indiana was named best basketball player in the state of Indiana in 2013 before signing for NBA G-League teams the Westchester […]

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The image shows 85-year-old Eddie Allot smiling with his hands behind his back in a casual gesture

Meet Stockport’s oldest chorister who claims singing is the key to health and a happy life

Stockport’s oldest chorister has spoken out about the benefits that singing has on health and relationships as he celebrates his 55th year as a member. Eddie Allot, 85, a former painter and decorator from Stockport, has been a member of the Stockport Male Voice Choir more than five decades joining in 1970 when it was […]

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