‘It’s ripped my heart out’: Ex cons’ despair as Manchester probation group has Government funding pulled
A group of ex-offenders are fearing for their futures as they stand to lose their beloved Manchester community probation group.
‘They don’t want to feel stigmatised’: One in three Manchester Parkinson’s victims hide their symptoms
Over one third of people with Parkinson’s in the North West feel the need to hide their symptoms, according to new research.
‘Like being in a nightclub’: Manchester’s Dame Storey remembers ‘incredible’ Six Day London cycling event
As one of Great Britain’s most decorated Paralympians, few in sport can claim to have such a diverse background as Dame Sarah Storey after winning medals in cycling and swimming.
‘Patients were at risk of harm’: Clayton doctor placed in special measures by CQC
A lack of infection control policy and unchecked repeat prescriptions for addictive medicines have led to a Manchester GP being placed into special measures by the CQC, which could lead to its closure.
I was abducted to the pub by Don Quijote… then had to act the Spanish knight in front of 70 people at HOME
The new interpretation of Don Quijote, brought to HOME by Emma Frankland and Keir Cooper, uses Cervantes’ classic novel to explore the importance of standing up for what you believe in.
‘To race him would be an honour’: Bury swimmer James Guy out to end Michael Phelps’ Olympic fairytale
James Guy has Michael Phelps in his sights and while he will be an Olympic newbie the Bury freestyler insists he is ready to take down his idol.
‘I didn’t ask for this’: Oldham student demands free prescriptions for illness that feels like ‘electrocution’
A young woman who spends up to £80 a month to treat her chronic spinal condition is campaigning for her medication to be made free on the NHS.
‘Let’s make it important’: Salford theatre group to stage real anti-austerity march in Love on the Dole
A Salford theatre group will blur the line between fantasy and reality by staging a real anti-austerity march during an upcoming play.
‘All my staff are good people’: MD at Urmston play centre defends Food Standards Agency record-keeping fail
The Managing Director of an Urmston play centre that was awarded a one star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency for falsifying documents has defended her company.
‘One year to create a history’: Greater Manchester Cricket League set for ‘new dawn’
Cricket in Greater Manchester is on the verge of perhaps the biggest transformation in the county’s history.
‘We’ve got same background’: Manchester author dedicates debut novel to Morrissey
Music and written art has long been at the centre of Manchester’s illustrious heritage, producing many legendary figures.