Bury locals seek recognition of war hero
Residents in Bury are rallying together to have a road named after the town’s only Victoria Cross recipient. They believe
Former Premier League goalkeeper in bid to save grassroots football clubs
More than 80% of grassroots community football club members are gravely concerned about their club’s future, according to a new
40,000 back student’s call for Manchester University to open up empty properties for homeless
Spencer Kay has a passion for looking after people, perhaps his studies as a nurse naturally imply this, but it goes further than that.
‘We’re still people’: MM chat to Manchester’s homeless women struggling for dignity when their periods arrive
In Manchester, homelessness seems to be constantly on the rise and period poverty is an ongoing battle for women on the streets.
Eccles campaigners look to recruit more volunteers in fight to save historic theatre
A petition to save the Crown Theatre in Eccles has been started by local residents, after the historic building was left to become derelict.
‘It’s a stitch-up!’: Manchester petition aiming to end trade deal ‘corporate takeover’
A Manchester activist has warned that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will mean the ‘knackering [of] democracy’, as Global Justice leads a campaign in the city against it.
‘Even that James Bond guy has one’: Ali is the greatest, so grant him a knighthood says Manchester
A petition for legendary boxer Muhammad Ali to be awarded an honorary knighthood has attracted over 22,000 signatures and clamour is growing for it to be debated in Parliament.
‘I still feel glamorous’: Models of Diversity launch petition to break down fashion barriers
Four disabled women are aiming to break down barriers in the fashion industry with a petition to ensure the visibility of people with disabilities.
‘Treated like luggage’: Disabled passengers petition to Manchester Airport
Going on holiday should be a chance to relax and enjoy ourselves, but for many disabled people it can be difficult and painful simply to get onto the plane.
‘The NHS should grow their own cannabis’: Stockport campaigner’s ‘potty’ plan
Colin Davies says is continuing to lead a revolution on restrictive laws, which he claims are preventing terminally ill people from accessing treatment that could save them.
‘Vitally important’: Social media campaign launched to stop Stockport court closure
The closure of the court could mean that cases from Stockport could now be heard at Manchester and Salford magistrates’ court and Manchester County Court based at the Civil Justice Centre.