Bailiffs have forcibly removed Manchester University students who have been occupying a campus building for six weeks. This came after students went on rent strike with the university being granted a possession order for the entirety of south campus in court yesterday. Protesters, calling for affordable rents, were taken from the Simon Building at around […]
A Ramsbottom shop has expressed its fury as a pedestrianised zone is set to be reopened as a road. The Vineyard Wine Shop is located at the junction of Smithy Street and Square Street, an area which was transformed into a pedestrianised street during the pandemic. The temporary legislation is set to come to an […]
Manchester Giants, the city’s only professional basketball team, have announced plans to go climate neutral by the start of the 2023/24 season. The club will be partnering with Manchester-based firm Net Zero Event Management to reduce their carbon footprint. Head Coach Vince Macaulay said: “We’re not pledging to cut our net emissions by 2050, or […]
Laurence Stephen Lowry is a cultural icon in Greater Manchester, most famous for his simple depictions of hectic industrial scenes, hailing from Stretford and spending most of his life in the region. Anyone living in the north west of England will have struggled to avoid the impact of his art, with various buildings and landmarks […]
A lack of cultural representation in the mental health sector has led to a dearth of trust and confidence in professionals, Healthwatch Salford has found. The ‘Mind Over Matter’ report – published on Monday March 13 – outlined the key reasons why people are reluctant to access mental health support and services in Salford. The […]
The Emerald Isle has arrived in Manchester suburbs with more than 100 events being held to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Manchester is home to the biggest Irish community in the UK and this 10-day festival is aimed at promoting Irish events and culture all year round. Tony Hennigan, from the Manchester Irish Festival, […]
Yesterday, Factory International announced the list of artists who will have their work showcased this summer. The event will welcome some of the biggest names in the art world including footballer Juan Mata and Grammy nominee, singer Janelle Monae. Monae will be headlining the programme of music in a three-day residency. The event will take […]
On International Women’s Day the People’s History Museum in Manchester announced that an iconic banner is to go on display. The banner commemorating the founding of the Women’s Social and Political Union by Emmeline Pankhurst will be on display in June 2023. This year the Suffragette banner celebrates its 115th birthday as it signifies […]
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 […]