‘We need help’: Campaign has 20 days to raise £90k to save ‘stunning’ Tameside theatre
A huge crowd-funding campaign is underway to restore an Edwardian Tameside theatre to its former glory.
‘More than ever need help’: Manchester families pushed to ‘crisis point’, warns charity
The country’s economic situation is causing ‘massive stress’ for Mancunians, according to the manager of a local charity dedicated to supporting struggling families.
‘Our view of food is warped’: Manchester grocer takes fight for healthy eating online
A new online grocery retailer has joined forces with local food and drink suppliers to help provide Mancunians with more honest and healthy food.
‘Devastating and damning’: Oldham MP blames Tory disability cuts for 590 suicides
An Oldham MP has launched a stinging attack on the government after a study estimated that 590 disabled people have committed suicide since the introduction of more stringent assessment processes by the Work Capability Assessment (WCA).
Fruit and veg sweeter but ‘less nutritious’ due to modern farming practises
Mancunians are being urged to chomp down on more fruit and veg following a survey which revealed that only three in ten are eating the recommended five portions a day.
‘Help them off streets for good’: Manchester City Council turns empty buildings into homeless shelters
As many as 165 extra overnight bed spaces have been created for Manchester’s homeless this winter, after the City Council made two empty buildings available to rough sleepers.
‘Working class roots’: Franko Fraize on work ethic, Corbyn and ‘pukka’ Manchester
Being a northerner, when Franko Fraize describes Manchester as ‘pukka’ it’s difficult to know exactly what it means, but it certainly sounds positive.
Review: Bill Ryder-Jones @ Gullivers, Manchester
Just before the mid-point of Bill Ryder-Jones gig at Gullivers in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, a man turns around to tell the lads behind him to stop talking.
‘Our hard work paid off’: IWM North ‘incredibly proud’ after double Greater Manchester Tourism Awards scoop
Imperial War Museum North are ‘incredibly proud’, after winning two awards in a memorable night at the Greater Manchester Tourism awards last week.
‘Not embarrassed to shout about it’: The Whitworth add tourism award to year of ‘surpassing expectations’
The Whitworth Art Gallery claimed the ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ at the Greater Manchester Tourism Awards ceremony at Hotel Football on Thursday.
‘Over a million could die’: One in three chance of large volcano eruption this century, warns Manchester Uni expert
A University of Manchester professor has worked alongside volcano enthusiasts to produce a list of the ten most dangerous active volcanoes in the world.