The government announced the launch of an enquiry into the long-term effects of head injuries in sport and will discuss the latest scientific studies with governing bodies and athletes.
Metrolink has boosted residents’ access to employment, education and healthcare and significantly contributed to reductions in car journeys and improved air quality. Those were just some of the findings contained within a detailed monitoring and evaluation report of Metrolink’s ‘phase 3’ expansion project.
Work started to construct the memorial to those who lost their lives in the 22 May 2017 Manchester terror attack. The Glade of Light is designed to be a living memorial – a garden space for remembrance and reflection.
Manchester City issued a public apology following the findings that City had failed to act over concerns expressed to senior club figures about Bennell’s behaviour in the early 1980’s.
Governor Andrew Bailey unveiled the design of the new £50 banknote featuring the scientist Alan Turing. He was joined by Stephen Fry and Dr Simon Singh, who reflected on the note, and the choice to feature Alan Turing on it. The polymer £50 was issued for the first time on 23 June 2021, which coincided with Alan Turing’s birthday.
In the wake of the terrible news about the abduction of Sarah Everard, a group of women in Manchester came together to organise a virtual vigil. The team behind the virtual event worked closely with the women organising the Reclaim The Streets Vigil which was held in Clapham where Sarah was last seen.
Manufacturing output volumes in the three months to March improved to broadly flat, which marked their highest balance since May 2019.
A new Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, was confirmed following a meeting of the Greater Manchester Police, Crime and Fire Panel.
Manchester City joined the Daily Mail’s Computers for Kids scheme, by donating hundreds of technology bundles to local schools within East Manchester. The bundles were comprised of hundreds of Dell Laptops, each with an accompanying EE data pack and will be made available for use by both primary and secondary pupils who attend the 13 schools receiving the donations.
North West based property company, Quinta Group, started work to bring back to life a Grade II listed former office building, which has been vacant for over three years, in the heart of Altrincham town centre.
A lorry driver was jailed for five years after attempting to smuggle two kilos of cocaine into the UK. Border Force officers searched the cab section of his lorry, finding the cocaine concealed within two brown boxes in an overhead locker.
Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he feared losing his memory and voice after suffering a brain haemorrhage three years ago. The 79-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, needed emergency surgery and spent several days in intensive care at Salford Royal Hospital in greater Manchester.
Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes called for more mental health support for younger football players, who may struggle to cope with the highs and lows of the game. The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and members of the League Managers’ Association (LMA) launched a new partnership that aims to encourage conversations about mental health.
Conservationists celebrated the birth of a rare baby okapi at Chester Zoo. The female calf, born to mum K’tusha (7) and dad Stomp (17), arrived safely following a 14-month-long pregnancy. The zoo’s CCTV cameras captured the calf’s first wobbly steps as she was gently encouraged to her feet by mum, shortly after birth.
Mancunian brand Didsbury Gin partnered with EMERGE 3Rs, a charity that aims to fight food waste and poverty in Greater Manchester, to help feed children and their families most in need. For every bottle of Didsbury Gin’s ‘Manchester Tart’ flavoured gin sold £5 was donated to EMERGE 3Rs.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, who had influenced British government policy on food parcels for poor children, is seen kicking down Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s front door in a mural.
The maracas-shaking legend that is Bez – aka Mark Berry – immersed himself in the thrilling world of horse racing, and he urged the UK to saddle up and join him on the ride by becoming of a member of Bez’s Racing Club.
It was announced that The Blues Kitchen Manchester would open in May, bringing a flavour of the Deep South to the city and enriching the music scene with an incredible live programme, seven nights a week.
Stockport band Blossoms confirmed a series of rescheduled live dates for their UK tour in August and September 2021.
Oldham Manager Harry Kewell was sacked as Head Coach along with his assistant, Alan Maybury after seven months in charge.
