Silence in the court! Manchester lawyers stage walk-out protest against government cuts to legal aid
Protesters have gathered outside Manchester Crown Court
Is the end nigh for Greater Manchester’s libraries? Savage cuts and ailing visitor numbers make for a sad tale
Are libraries destined to be a thing of the past?
‘It serves no purpose, it’s a punishment’: Bedroom tax slammed by Wigan councillors as families struggle to cope
More than 12,000 homes are affected in Wigan
‘Cuts MUST stop affecting the blind’: Bolton councillor outraged after report reveals impact of social care shortages
The shocking findings were released by the Royal National Institution of Blind People
In a cell for being unwell: Manchester’s mentally ill LOCKED UP as ‘shameful’ NHS don’t have enough beds
Criminalising the mentally ill due to lack of beds
‘They can’t brush this under carpet’: Pirate Party leader demands end to Big Brother spying at Manchester rally
Loz Kaye tells MM that greater political transparency is needed
‘Serious concerns, painful decisions and upheaval’: Sir Peter Fahy on challenge of £145million police cuts
HMIC report said Manchester is ‘disproportionally affected’, losing 1,500 officers
‘Making changes is vital to secure future’: Health chief supports axing of Trafford General Hospital A&E
A review discovered hospital was running £19million over budget
People will ‘die in the streets’ if NHS cuts go ahead, claims TV star ahead of Trafford General protests
Maxine Peake fears that people will ‘die in the streets’ if cuts are made
‘Council big wigs’ excuse to hop abroad’? Salford Council blow £87,000 on town-twinning trips
Trips for town-twinning in Germany and France racks up costs
Government’s public service cuts leave Manchester with ‘extremely challenging’ future, says city council chief
Manchester City Council will face a funding shortfall of £80million in 2013-15