Plans and public consultation revealed to transform Deansgate from a traffic dominated environment
Council plans for the transformation of Deansgate as not just somewhere you pass through on a bus, but a destination in its own right...
Ofgem reduces energy price cap but customers will still be paying more for bills...
Energy regulator Ofgem has today announced its quarterly update to the energy price cap for the period 1 April – 30 June 2023.
From 1...
Call for a landmark change to Universal Credit so people can afford the essentials
Two of the UK’s most prominent anti-poverty organisations have calculated how far short current levels fall and are calling for a new law to...
Manchester-Based Supporters Of Animal Rebellion Stage Egg-Aisle Sit-In On National Weekend Of Action
In a coordinated mass action, individuals from the climate and animal group Animal Rebellion occupied the supermarket egg aisle of Sainsbury’s in Fallowfield.
Several similar...
University led initiative helping to support students in Ukraine
Academics from the University of Salford are helping support students in war-torn Ukraine with the creation of virtual field trips (VFTs) because across the...
More than £36,000 pledged to local good causes by Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund
Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund has announced it will donate more than £36,000 to community-led projects and groups.
Among those awarded funds at the...
“Clunky” Government systems stand in way of more frequent cost of living support payments...
MP's on the The Treasury Committee today reveals that the Government is unable to make more frequent cost of living support payments due to...
Warning about batch of dangerous Ecstasy tablets circulating in the region
The Manchester Drug, Analysis and Knowledge Exchange has issued a warning today about a batch of dangerous drugs circulating in the Greater Manchester area
The...
Transformation of Oldham’s Town Centre continues with demolition beginning of TJ Hughes building
Oldham’s
Parliament Square will begin to change dramatically this week - when the demolition of the former T J Hughes begins to make way for...
The legal age for marriage rises to 18 from today
New legislation increasing the legal age of marriage to 18 has come into force in England and Wales.
Under the Marriage and Civil Partnership...