‘Chaos’ and ‘misery’ for North West renters as thousands fall victim to ‘rogue’ landlords
Thousands of private renters in the North West are said to have suffered illegal acts at the hands of landlords, according to new research.
Charity on a mission as parents in Manchester and Salford struggle with cost of school uniforms
Wood Street Mission, which launched a major new initiative earlier in the summer called SmartStart Manchester & Salford to help low income families with school costs, supplied school uniform worth more than £85,000 to 1,741 children and 835 families in August.
Can you spare an hour? Hunt on for volunteers to help combat loneliness among elderly in South Manchester
National charity Contact the Elderly, is looking for volunteers to host monthly tea parties across Chorlton, Didsbury, Withington, West Didsbury and Heaton Moor in a bid to help older people expand their often-limited social circle.
How has high-profile closure of Kids Company impacted Manchester youth charities?
The closure of Kids Company following the withdrawal of a £3million government bailout has shone a spotlight on young people’s charities like never before.
Ready, set, graffiti: Street artists come out of hiding for Manchester Art Battle
Top street artists behind some of Manchester’s most recognised graffiti will compete in public for the first time ever at this year’s underground art battle event, which is set to really ‘raise the bar’.
Callous thief steals kids’ toys and cash from charity box in Rochdale church raid
Children’s toys, intended for kids this Christmas, have been stolen from a Rochdale church along with cash from a charity box and other items.
24 Hour Chatty People: Manchester DJ Dave Haslam to ‘chinwag’ about Hacienda days on Leeds TV show
Former Hacienda DJ Dave Haslam is set to offer insights and anecdotes from his time working the decks at the Manchester nightclub during an appearance on Leeds-based chat show Chinwag.
Do you give a spit? Find out if you could save someone from blood cancer at Printworks
Everyone in Manchester who ‘gives a spit’ about blood cancer is being urged to head down to The Printworks to help those suffering from these often terminal illnesses.
‘Inspiring’: Manchester charity sMASHes it at awards event for support of sex workers
A Manchester charity, dedicated to improving the lives of the city’s sex workers, has been honoured with a Charity Achievement Award from The Lloyds Bank Foundation for the hard work of their volunteers.
Nissan dealership’s charity event, in memory of Bury brain tumour teen Super Josh, hailed a huge success
Nissan dealership’s charity weekend in memory of Bury teen Super Josh, who died last year, has been hailed a huge success after it raised £1,100.
Crowning glory: Salford Uni midwives really deliver for Unicef ‘baby friendly’ test
Greater Manchester midwives have been crowned the best in the country after delivering an exceptional performance in Unicef’s ‘Baby Friendly’ accreditation tests.