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Charities and Students in Manchester Voice Fears Over New Asylum Reforms

A Greater Manchester charity say the government’s sweeping overhaul of the UK asylum system could increase hardship and uncertainty for people rebuilding their lives in the region. On Monday 17 November, the government announced reforms to the asylum system which aims to reduce arrival and increase removals from the UK. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described […]

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    Greater Manchester Police Crack Down on QR Code Drug Dealing as Online Markets Target Students

    Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say organised criminals are increasingly turning to QR codes, encrypted apps and social media to sell drugs. In student areas, QR codes have begun appearing on lamp posts, in bars and on noticeboards, offering discreet access to drug menus on platforms like Telegram or Snapchat. Scanning the code can take a […]

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      An action packed evening of fun and fundraising is on the cards, as Children In Need returns for another year

      Children in Need will have its 46th telethon this evening, Friday November 14th. The charity will be on our screens seeking to help children and young people across the UK.

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        £50,000 reward hopes to encourage witnesses to Salford murder of “joyful spirited man” to come forward.

        Great Manchester Police have offered a reward of £50,000 for information which leads to the convction of those responsible to a Salford murder in 2023. Julius Matera was murdered on the night of October 13/14th 2023 in the area of Great Cheetham, Higher Broughton, Salford. Julius was part of Salford’s community. Despite having a tough […]

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          ADHD Awareness Month: What ADHD really means in Greater Manchester

          October marks ADHD Awareness Month, the annual event to bring attention to and break stigma around ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of people across the UK, and yet it is still surrounded with misconceptions on what it really is. ADHD in Greater Manchester Laura Hansom is the director of Colourful Minds, an […]

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            Greater Manchester Station with Most Cancellations Named

            Heald Green Station in Stockport has had over double the amount of rail services cancelled than the UK average, the most in the Northwest, for 12 months until August.

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              The Price of Success: Manchester City’s Trophy Fatigue Problem

              Despite finishing this season trophyless, Pep Guardiola has lead Manchester City to lift multiple trophies in the many seasons he’s managed them. Their fans have enjoyed their success both at home and across the European stage. However, success at this elite level of the sport means playing many games across the country and abroad. To […]

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                Manchester Storm women’s team gear up for ‘exciting’ first season

                Manchester Storm Women’s team are gearing up for their inaugural first season in competitive ice hockey in 2025/26.   Head coach James Ashton is the man at the helm for the team’s opening campaign. Ashton enters the role with a storied reputation coaching from coaching at youth level for team GB as well as turning out […]

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                  Manchester Storm’s Zac Sullivan set to play in Memorial Game  

                  The defenseman for the Manchester Storm of the Elite Ice Hockey League expressed his views and excitement to be returning for the charity’s 6th iteration of the Rob Craig Annual Memorial Game.   The game has been an outlet for those affected by the passing of the games name’s sake Rob Craig in 2018. The memorial […]

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                    Manchester Storm announce women’s team for 2025/26 season

                    Elite Ice Hockey League team Manchester Storm have announced the establishment of a women’s professional ice hockey team ahead of the 2025/26 season.   The announcement comes off the back of an idea that has been years in the making from Great Britain U18’s head coach James Ashton. After continual success within the development pathway for the Manchester […]

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