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‘Am I safe going outside?’ Transgender hate crime is on the rise in Greater Manchester
Many transgender people have been left with a huge ‘mental toll’ over where they can be ‘safe’, after police data has shown a 27% spike in Transgender hate crime in Greater Manchester last year. In 2024, there were 219 reported incidents, whereas, in 2025, there were 279. This data covers January to November of each […]
A New Era for the British Passport: What the 2025 Redesign Means for the UK
The British passport is undergoing a rare and historic transformation. In late 2025, the UK will begin issuing a newly redesigned passport that will reflect the reign of His Majesty King Charles III, introduce new landmark-themed interior pages, and include some of the most advanced security features ever seen in a UK travel document. This […]
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.
£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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Libraries in Manchester open their doors to aid those in need this winter
Jasmin Gadsden – 19th December 2024 24 Libraries across Manchester will open to those in need this winter to help confront the cost of living. Two years ago, the council launched ‘Warm Welcome Spaces’ which was designed to tackle cost of living through the winter months. Providing the public with access to libraries to use […]
“It would have saved me going through chemo”- Greater Manchester woman being treated for cancer urges women to check armpits
A woman from Greater Manchester who is receiving treatment for breast cancer is urging people to check their armpits after she discovered a lump there. Jackie Nixon began chemotherapy in January this year and will undergo immunotherapy treatment until April 2025. She is now urging women to check other areas of their breasts. Jackie expressed: […]