Women’s rights organisation Safety4Sisters NorthWest is launching a new project aimed at calling to attention the ongoing needs of Manchester women facing domestic abuse.

Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder will be joining his band mates and a host of famous pals on stage at the Manchester Palace Hotel later this month to raise funds for his sick nephew.

Happy Mondays singer Rowetta will be joining some of the city’s best music acts at an all-day fundraiser this weekend, to raise even more funds for Manchester Dogs’ Home.

Happy Monday’s legend Rowetta will be one of four judges on Printworks Unsigned to find the best singing talent in Manchester.

The former Manchester Pride director was unanimously selected by representatives of local businesses around Canal Street

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Rowetta suffered domestic abuse at hands of violent ex-husband Noel Satchell