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‘Homeless Tax’ row reignited as Lib Dem leader Vince Cable weighs in on scathing visit to Manchester
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable is the latest to have his say on the 'Homeless Tax' row engulfing Manchester's town hall after a visit to Big Issue North today.The political heavyweight described it as "one of the most unforgivable and deplorable misuses of power in local government history."
The 'Homeless Tax', as it's…
Next generation molecular diagnostics business launches at Manchester’s health innovation…
Health Innovation Manchester and global partner QIAGEN announce ground-breaking new company to develop new tests…
Coca-Cola bring Official Premier League Trophy Tour to Manchester
Coca-Cola Great Britain has revealed that the Premier League trophy will be returning to Manchester this weekend…
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Guardian Events this weekend in Manchester
Are you in Manchester this weekend? We’ve partnered with Manchester International Festival and have several exciting free events at The House of Unrest, celebrating the spirit of activism and how protest can change the world! Read more and…
Clubbing in the Manchester Art Gallery: the unusual clash happens next Saturday
The Manchester Art Gallery will open its doors to an unpredictable event that gathers art and music together. On the 13th of April, citizens of Manchester will be able to dance surrounded by the finest paintings in the area, as the…
Manchester News
Brandon Cooper Jailed After Creating Fake Profile to Abuse boy under 13
A Salford man who created a fake profile on a social networking site so that he could sexually abuse a child has…
What’s ahead for the UK after May’s resignation
Her fate was never in doubt – in fact, it’s amazing she hung on as long as she did. On 24 May, after briefly…
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Schools Move To Glass As Green Crusade Steps Up Gear
Creamline, the Trafford based dairy and ‘Best of Local’ home delivery service has hit another major milestone in its ambitious ‘Glass is Greener’ campaign, launching a school glass bottle scheme that will see thousands of children across…
Girl sexually assaulted by Asian boys in Manchester
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in a park in Levenshulme. Officers were called to reports that the girl had been walking in Nutsford Vale Park shortly after 9.15pm on Sunday 16 June when…
Current Affairs
Our Commitment To The Northern Powerhouse Is Stronger Than Ever
Five years on from the launch of the Northern Powerhouse, I’m glad there is a debate about its future.
It shows people care deeply about their communities and want to see them thrive. So do I, and so does the Government.
Like people in Greater Manchester, and across the North, I want to see more progress towards correcting the North…
Politics
Lib Dem leader candidates join fight against Homeless Tax
Liberal Democrat leadership hopefuls, Ed Davey and Jo Swinson, are the latest to weigh in on the Homeless Tax row.In a scathing joint statement today, the future Lib Dem leaders slammed the policy as "grotesque” and…
“I don’t know how you dare!” – fury over latest Lib Dem campaign film
A new campaign film from the Liberal Democrats has come under fire after featuring a teen pleading with voters to back the party ahead of this Thursday’s local elections.
In the film, a Manchester-based teenager pleads with voters to…
Chris Green champions justice for local mother following her meeting with Andy Burnham
Chris Green MP has championed justice for local mother, Janine Aldridge. After the death of her daughter Leah in 2002, human tissue samples were retained by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Despite assurances that all tissue samples had…
Greater Manchester
Guardian Events this weekend in Manchester
Are you in Manchester this weekend? We’ve partnered with Manchester International Festival and have several…
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What’s ahead for the UK after May’s resignation
Her fate was never in doubt – in fact, it’s amazing she hung on as long as she did. On 24 May, after briefly…
Schools Move To Glass As Green Crusade Steps Up Gear
Creamline, the Trafford based dairy and ‘Best of Local’ home delivery service has hit another major milestone in…
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From St. Ambrose to Westminster Palace
‘Last week, I had the pleasure of heading down to the Palace of Westminster, along with award-winning teacher Mr.…
Man Charged After Woman Raped In City Centre
A man will appear in court after a woman was raped in the city centre.
Haiekel Miguel Dasilva Tchicalo…
Apple’s reduced price out-of-warranty iPhone battery replacement program ends this…
Time is running out to take part in Apple's reduced price out-of-warranty iPhone battery replacement program which…
Clas Ohlson closing Manchester Arndale store
Swedish hardware chain Clas Ohlson has announced it will be shutting its Manchester Arndale store as part of…