It is no secret that loneliness has reached epidemical proportions in the last decade.

An estimated 35% of grassroots music venues have closed in the last 10 years according to Music Venue Trust.

This month’s edition is packed with news, features, entertainment and sport including a full review and analysis of the Kerslake Report into the Manchester Arena attack, an interview with the urban farmers behind Manchester’s most sought-after mushrooms and we try to get to the bottom of Manchester City Council’s affordable housing figures!

In Manchester, homelessness seems to be constantly on the rise and period poverty is an ongoing battle for women on the streets.

Manchester’s schoolchildren are sharing their love of reading with disadvantaged children in an attempt to boost literacy levels in the city.

Manchester dance choreographers Company Chameleon will exhibit their 10-year anniversary of creating dance theatre next month with a triple bill production,“10”, featuring past and present work.

A frustrated charity worker running for Manchester City Council says homelessness can only be eradicated in the city centre if agencies improve their customer service.

Seymour Care Home, located in Clayton just outside of Manchester City Centre, received an impromptu visit by the CQC at the end of October 2017 after two whistle-blowers raised serious concerns about the residents.

Manchester City Council has revealed that the number of rough sleepers recorded on the streets of the city centre has increased by over 300% in the last five years.

As Manchester looks to replace its 56,000 streetlights with new energy-saving LED lights, MM looks at other places that have already implemented the new bulbs and how it’s affected their area.

The results are in and Manchester’s schools are celebrating an impressive set of exam results for yet another year.