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Manchester Council’s Executive are set to approve a number of council owned land disposals which could allow up to 700 new affordable homes to be built aboutmanchester.co.uk/land-disposa...
Land disposals across Manchester that will help deliver more than 700 new affordable homes. - About Manchester
Manchester Council’s Executive are set to approve a number of council owned land disposals which could allow up to 700 new affordable homes to be built
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January 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Manchester Council’s Executive are set to approve a number of council owned land disposals which could allow up to 700 new affordable homes to be built aboutmanchester.co.uk/land-disposa...
Plans include longer platforms, track and signalling improvements, as well as construction of a new station footbridge with lifts serving all platforms. aboutmanchester.co.uk/plans-reveal...
Plans revealed for major upgrades to Manchester's Oxford Road Station - About Manchester
Major upgrades to deliver improvements for passengers and the wider rail network are being proposed by Network Rail as part of the Manchester Oxford Road
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January 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Plans include longer platforms, track and signalling improvements, as well as construction of a new station footbridge with lifts serving all platforms. aboutmanchester.co.uk/plans-reveal...
Five rooms full of cannabis plants at various stages of their growth cycle were discovered during a property search as well as numerous paraphernalia, growing equipment, and more. aboutmanchester.co.uk/59-year-arre...
59 year arrested after police find 150 cannabis plants in Audenshaw raid - About Manchester
A man aged 59 was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis after an early morning raid in Audenshaw discovered 150 cannabis plants Five rooms full
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January 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Five rooms full of cannabis plants at various stages of their growth cycle were discovered during a property search as well as numerous paraphernalia, growing equipment, and more. aboutmanchester.co.uk/59-year-arre...
Ademola Adedeji was one of ten teenagers who were found guilty of using a messaging app to plan the murder or serious harm of individuals they believed were responsible for the death of their friend John Soyoye in Moston in 2020 aboutmanchester.co.uk/court-of-app...
Court of appeal quashes conviction of youth wrongly identified in rap video - About Manchester
The Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction for conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm of Ademola Adedeji ,one of ten teenagers who were found
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January 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Ademola Adedeji was one of ten teenagers who were found guilty of using a messaging app to plan the murder or serious harm of individuals they believed were responsible for the death of their friend John Soyoye in Moston in 2020 aboutmanchester.co.uk/court-of-app...
Following a trial in Manchester 8 members of a UK-based organised crime group are facing prison sentences after Border Force officers discovered a Vietnamese woman crammed inside a car glovebox in June 2022. aboutmanchester.co.uk/eight-to-fac...
Eight to face prison following two-year investigation into people smuggling gang - About Manchester
Eight members of a UK-based organised crime group are facing prison sentences after Border Force officers discovered a Vietnamese woman crammed inside a
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January 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Following a trial in Manchester 8 members of a UK-based organised crime group are facing prison sentences after Border Force officers discovered a Vietnamese woman crammed inside a car glovebox in June 2022. aboutmanchester.co.uk/eight-to-fac...
The Merseyway car park with its towering, pierced structure is possibly underappreciated by many. In the heart of the town centre, the modernist work has remained a constant throughout periods of immense social change and adversity. aboutmanchester.co.uk/why-the-mode...
Why the Modernist Society’s latest exhibition celebrates a Stockport car park - About Manchester
The Modernist Society recently unveiled their newest exhibition, a ‘View Through a Hole’, bringing a piece of Stockport history to the heart of the
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January 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Merseyway car park with its towering, pierced structure is possibly underappreciated by many. In the heart of the town centre, the modernist work has remained a constant throughout periods of immense social change and adversity. aboutmanchester.co.uk/why-the-mode...
A new analysis of Office for National Statistics data has found that life expectancy at birth in the parliamentary constituencies of Manchester Rusholme, Manchester Central, and Gorton and Denton are among the lowest in the UK, aboutmanchester.co.uk/new-data-sho...
New data shows life expectancy in Manchester is among the lowest in the UK - About Manchester
A new analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that life expectancy at birth in the parliamentary constituencies of Manchester Rusholme,
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January 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A new analysis of Office for National Statistics data has found that life expectancy at birth in the parliamentary constituencies of Manchester Rusholme, Manchester Central, and Gorton and Denton are among the lowest in the UK, aboutmanchester.co.uk/new-data-sho...
Manchester favourite, One Eight Six has announced an exciting re-launch set to take place this January. aboutmanchester.co.uk/manchesters-...
Manchester’s best kept secret One Eight Six set to re-open its doors on Deansgate - About Manchester
Manchester favourite, One Eight Six has announced an exciting re-launch set to take place this January. The live music and cocktail venue captured the
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January 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Manchester favourite, One Eight Six has announced an exciting re-launch set to take place this January. aboutmanchester.co.uk/manchesters-...
New details on world premiere exhibition Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at Manchester’s Science And Industry Museum have been revealed today aboutmanchester.co.uk/new-details-...
New details on world premiere exhibition Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at Science and Industry Museum revealed - About Manchester
With just one month to go until the opening of Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at the Science and Industry Museum on 14 February, today new details
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January 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
New details on world premiere exhibition Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You at Manchester’s Science And Industry Museum have been revealed today aboutmanchester.co.uk/new-details-...
The Restoration of one of Manchester’s historic mills Neptune Mill is complete, with the team behind it revealing a first look at some of the new creative workspaces inside. aboutmanchester.co.uk/restoration-...
Restoration of one of Manchester’s historic mills is complete - About Manchester
The Restoration of one of Manchester’s historic mills is complete, with the team behind it revealing a first look at some of the new creative workspaces
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January 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Restoration of one of Manchester’s historic mills Neptune Mill is complete, with the team behind it revealing a first look at some of the new creative workspaces inside. aboutmanchester.co.uk/restoration-...
Anderson – who made his debut for the Red Rose in 2001 - has committed to playing for Lancashire in both the Rothesay County Championship and Vitality Blast competitions during the new season. aboutmanchester.co.uk/jimmy-anders...
Jimmy Anderson signs one year contract with Lancashire - About Manchester
James Anderson has signed a one-year contract to continue his playing career with the Club ahead of the 2025 season. Anderson – who made his debut for the
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January 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Anderson – who made his debut for the Red Rose in 2001 - has committed to playing for Lancashire in both the Rothesay County Championship and Vitality Blast competitions during the new season. aboutmanchester.co.uk/jimmy-anders...
The development will repurpose brownfield land and proposes 126 new low carbon homes for rent, 70 one-bed and 56 two-bed homes – and at least 20% will be made available at the Manchester Living Rent. aboutmanchester.co.uk/plans-for-12...
Plans for 126 homes for rent in Manchester's Northern Quarter are revealed - About Manchester
Plans to deliver new housing in Manchester City centre through the Council’s housing company, This City have revealed this morning and will go out to
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January 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The development will repurpose brownfield land and proposes 126 new low carbon homes for rent, 70 one-bed and 56 two-bed homes – and at least 20% will be made available at the Manchester Living Rent. aboutmanchester.co.uk/plans-for-12...
Tributes have been paid to Patsy McKie who has died at the age of 77-She founded the Mothers Against Violence (MAV) group in 1999 after her son was shot dead in Manchester aboutmanchester.co.uk/tributes-pai...
Tributes paid to Patsy who really made a difference in tackling gang violence in Manchester - About Manchester
Tributes have been paid to Patsy McKie who founded the Mothers Against Violence (MAV) group in 1999 after her son was shot dead in Manchester In a tribute
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January 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Tributes have been paid to Patsy McKie who has died at the age of 77-She founded the Mothers Against Violence (MAV) group in 1999 after her son was shot dead in Manchester aboutmanchester.co.uk/tributes-pai...
A female member of staff working at Oldham Royal has been seriously injured after a stabbing late last night-A 37 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder aboutmanchester.co.uk/nurse-fighti...
Nurse fighting for her life after being attacked in Oldham - About Manchester
A 37 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an attack on a nurse based at the Oldham Royal Hospital The victim, a woman in
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January 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A female member of staff working at Oldham Royal has been seriously injured after a stabbing late last night-A 37 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder aboutmanchester.co.uk/nurse-fighti...
The 100 year old Didsbury club has been left devasted at the destruction of the floods pouring throughout the clubhouse, destroying playing fields and causing catastrophic damage. aboutmanchester.co.uk/historic-did...
Historic Didsbury Sports Club launches appeal after New Year floods cause devastation - About Manchester
The 100-year-old Didsbury Sports Ground (DSG), home to Didsbury TocH Rugby Club, Didsbury football Club, Park Run and many other community sports,
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January 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The 100 year old Didsbury club has been left devasted at the destruction of the floods pouring throughout the clubhouse, destroying playing fields and causing catastrophic damage. aboutmanchester.co.uk/historic-did...
Winter weather continues with the Met Office putting out another weather warning covering Greater Manchester from 5pm today (Tuesday) until 12pm tomorrow. aboutmanchester.co.uk/another-weat...
Another weather warning for the region with temperatures forecast to plummet - About Manchester
Winter weather continues with the Met Office putting out another weather warning covering Greater Manchester from 5pm today (Tuesday) until 12pm
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January 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Winter weather continues with the Met Office putting out another weather warning covering Greater Manchester from 5pm today (Tuesday) until 12pm tomorrow. aboutmanchester.co.uk/another-weat...
Masterchef Winner Simon Wood is on the lookout for a new premises in Saddleworth
He was forced to close his restaurant Wood on Tony Wilson Place back in the Autumn citing rising costs aboutmanchester.co.uk/chef-simon-w...
He was forced to close his restaurant Wood on Tony Wilson Place back in the Autumn citing rising costs aboutmanchester.co.uk/chef-simon-w...
Chef Simon Wood looking for new start in Saddleworth - About Manchester
Masterchef Winner Simon Wood is on the lookout for a new premises in Saddleworth He was forced to close his restaurant Wood on Tony Wilson Place back in
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January 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Masterchef Winner Simon Wood is on the lookout for a new premises in Saddleworth
He was forced to close his restaurant Wood on Tony Wilson Place back in the Autumn citing rising costs aboutmanchester.co.uk/chef-simon-w...
He was forced to close his restaurant Wood on Tony Wilson Place back in the Autumn citing rising costs aboutmanchester.co.uk/chef-simon-w...
Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life during its half price January sale. aboutmanchester.co.uk/manchester-l...
Manchester - Life is worth Racing for: Sign up in January and save 50% on entry fee - About Manchester
Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life during its half price
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January 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life during its half price January sale. aboutmanchester.co.uk/manchester-l...
A prosthetic leg, a hamster without a cage and a wig are just some of the things customers have left behind on Northern services. aboutmanchester.co.uk/the-hamster-...
The hamster, the wig and the cupboard: Northern customers report more than 32,600 items of lost property - About Manchester
A prosthetic leg, a hamster without a cage and a wig are just some of the things customers have left behind on Northern services. The train operator said
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January 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A prosthetic leg, a hamster without a cage and a wig are just some of the things customers have left behind on Northern services. aboutmanchester.co.uk/the-hamster-...
Manchester is turning up the fun-o-meter this February with the launch of The Super Duper Family Festival- a brand-new four-day celebration across the City Centre aboutmanchester.co.uk/the-ultimate...
The ultimate play-cation is coming to Manchester - About Manchester
Manchester is turning up the fun-o-meter this February with the launch of The Super Duper Family Festival- a brand-new four-day celebration filled with
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January 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Manchester is turning up the fun-o-meter this February with the launch of The Super Duper Family Festival- a brand-new four-day celebration across the City Centre aboutmanchester.co.uk/the-ultimate...
A Go Fund me page has been set up for the six month old baby from Leigh who was killed after her pram was hit by car in a multi storey carpark in Tenby South Wales aboutmanchester.co.uk/fundraiser-i...
Fundraiser is set up for Sophia as details emerge of her tragic death - About Manchester
A Go Fund me page has been set up for the six month old baby from Leigh who was killed after her pram was hit by car in a multi storey carpark in Tenby
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January 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A Go Fund me page has been set up for the six month old baby from Leigh who was killed after her pram was hit by car in a multi storey carpark in Tenby South Wales aboutmanchester.co.uk/fundraiser-i...
The attack followed reports by GB News that the safeguarding minister Jess Phillips had rejected calls for a public inquiry into Oldham grooming gangs. aboutmanchester.co.uk/musk-launche...
Musk launches attack over lack of inquiry over Oldham grooming gangs - About Manchester
The American Billionaire Elon Musk has attacked Labour MP Jess Phillips, the minister for safeguarding, saying that she “deserves to be in prison” The
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January 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The attack followed reports by GB News that the safeguarding minister Jess Phillips had rejected calls for a public inquiry into Oldham grooming gangs. aboutmanchester.co.uk/musk-launche...
A former headteacher at a Heywood school has avoided a Teaching ban after being found guilty of making inappropriate comments to staff and pupils aboutmanchester.co.uk/former-prima...
Former primary school head escapes ban after making inappropriate comments to pupils, staff and parents - About Manchester
A former headteacher at a Rochdale school has avoided a Teaching ban after being accused of making inappropriate comments to staff and pupils A judgement
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January 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A former headteacher at a Heywood school has avoided a Teaching ban after being found guilty of making inappropriate comments to staff and pupils aboutmanchester.co.uk/former-prima...
On 19th March 2024, Ayuub Al-Asad aged 15 from Rochdale started to experience a sharp pain in his stomach. Less than 24 hours later, he was on a ventilator, sedated, and paralysed from the neck down aboutmanchester.co.uk/rochdale-fam...
Rochdale family's hopes for 2025 after 'the worst time possible' as rare disease leaves their son completely paralysed and struggling to breath. - About Manchester
On 19th March 2024, Ayuub Al-Asad (15) from Rochdale started to experience a sharp pain in his stomach. Less than 24 hours later, he was on a ventilator,
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January 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
On 19th March 2024, Ayuub Al-Asad aged 15 from Rochdale started to experience a sharp pain in his stomach. Less than 24 hours later, he was on a ventilator, sedated, and paralysed from the neck down aboutmanchester.co.uk/rochdale-fam...
Graham Hamlett, who lives in Moston, has worked at Newton Heath TrainCare Centre in the city since 1980. aboutmanchester.co.uk/end-of-an-er...
End of an era at Newton Heath train depot as rail worker retires after 45 years’ service - About Manchester
One of Greater Manchester’s longest-serving railway workers has retired after 45 years’ service. Graham Hamlett, who lives in Moston, has worked at Newton
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January 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Graham Hamlett, who lives in Moston, has worked at Newton Heath TrainCare Centre in the city since 1980. aboutmanchester.co.uk/end-of-an-er...