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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
Attitude from elected politicians shows we cannot let up in our pursuit of equal rights
Newly-elected MEP Jane Brophy welcomes Mancunians to join the fight for equality this weekend.
I represent a…
Greater Manchester Police collaboration with Cardtronics heralds new era in ATM crime…
New figures released today show that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have arrested more than twice as many people…
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The Wall Of Controversy
It’s time to change things up and I’m starting with ‘that wall’.
Piccadilly Gardens has had an interesting evolution over the last 4 centuries. It’s been forever changing, from an ornamental pond, to the Manchester Royal Infirmary, to a…
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 been jailed.
Brandon Cooper (16/07/95) of Brook House Avenue, Eccles has today (Tuesday 16 July 2019) been sentenced…
Current Affairs
Andy Kelly selected as Lib Dem Greater Manchester Mayoral candidate
The Liberal Democrat candidate for Metro Mayor of Manchester is Rochdale Liberal Democrat Group Leader Andy Kelly.
Andy, a former senior youth worker, was born and raised in Rochdale and represents his local community as ward councillor in the Milnrow and Newhey area of the town.
He has campaigned for a councillor pay cut to save…
Politics
Labour Attack On School Choice Slammed
Sir Graham Brady has slammed Labour as a direct threat to school choice across Trafford.
The Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West, who is well-known as a champion of Trafford schools has said the proposals put forward by a group…
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…
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…
Greater Manchester
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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Greater Manchester Police collaboration with Cardtronics heralds new era in ATM crime…
New figures released today show that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have arrested more than twice as many people…
The Wall Of Controversy
It’s time to change things up and I’m starting with ‘that wall’.
Piccadilly Gardens has had an interesting…
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Come And Have A ‘Coffee with Chris’
Local MP Chris Green is inviting his constituents to stop by for a cuppa and a chat with him during his upcoming…
High Sheriff hosts artistic night at Police Museum
Young designers from schools across Greater Manchester celebrated their success last night (Wednesday…
The Juice Academy Partners with Hootsuite to Support Apprentices
The Juice Academy, a Manchester-based digital marketing apprenticeship programme has joined forces with…
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.…