Featured
Lib Dems launch election campaign in McDonald’s
"I've done the opens and the closes, I've worked on the drive-thru and cooked McNuggets". It's not quite how you would expect an election campaign video to begin.
But after an angry voter told him to "f*** off back to McDonald's", John Leech has hit back by launching his bid to reclaim the coveted south Manchester seat... in McDonald's.
…
What's On
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 sign up here:
Reform Radio Live
Learn to change the world in an hour
Placard making workshop
…
Current Affairs
The end of the line for Virgin Trains: Avanti take over West Coast Main Line
Newly formed train operator Avanti West Coast has officially taken over from Virgin Trains as the operator running the West Coast Main Line.
Avanti, owned by Aberdeen-based transport firm FirstGroup and Italian firm Trenitalia took over from what was Britain's longest-running rail franchise this morning after Virgin Group and…
News
Global Manchester: A new era of city leadership in foreign policy
By Katarina Kosmala-Dahlbeck
The new catchphrase, and driving policy idea, in Boris Johnson’s majority government, is ‘levelling up the regions.’
Whilst this will be easier said than done from…
16-year-old Raped in Rochdale
Officers are appealing for information after a 16-year old girl was raped on Birch Road yesterday (Wednesday 15 January 2020).
At around 5pm, the girl was walking through an alley off Birch Road…
Britain’s Most Prolific Rapist Jailed
A serial rapist who filmed himself attacking his victims after drugging them at his home in Manchester has been jailed.
Reynhard Sinaga (19/02/1983), of no fixed address, has today (Monday 6…
Business
Virgin Atlantic to create new Manchester hub following Thomas Cook collapse
Manchester could be home to a new Virgin Atlantic network hub, according to the airline’s Executive Vice President-Commercial, Juha Jarvinen who touts Thomas Cook’s demise could see the company offer…
How are Manchester’s Manufacturers Going to Deal with Brexit Uncertainty?
Manchester has one of the country’s strongest links to manufacturing. The city is recognised for being a global manufacturing lighthouse, with a talent base of 115,000 in the sector, home to one of…
Veincentre secures investment from Palatine Impact Fund
Manchester-based Palatine Private Equity has completed a significant investment into Veincentre, the UKs leading clinic specialising in state-of-the-art treatment for varicose veins (which also has a…
Economy
Lord Mayor of London calls on innovative Northern firms to join him abroad
The Lord Mayor of London, William Russell, will this week (21 & 22 November) visit two leading UK finance hubs, Manchester and Leeds, calling on northern firms to join him on upcoming trade delegations abroad to explore international business opportunities and expansion.
The trip is the first of his Mayoralty and will be an effort to boost…
Current Affairs
Bolton and Stockport on track for Metrolink
Towns on track for Metrolink extensions as Conservatives pledge £4.2 billion for local public transport projects
BOLTON and Stockport are on track for Metrolink extensions…
Burnham’s Half-Baked Bus Regulation Means London Fares for Manchester
Andy Burnham's bus regulation plans have come under fire from industry operators, accusing the Mayor of putting forward a flawed proposal to the detriment of passengers.
…
News
Bishop of Manchester in Blockgate Row
A row has broken out online after the Bishop of Manchester blocked a former Greater Manchester Police Superintendent.
Pete Jackson, former head of GMP's Murder Squad, raised concerns that the…
Manchester United spread Christmas joy at Francis House Children’s Hospice
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata and goalkeeper Lee Grant, spread some Christmas joy on a visit to Francis House Children’s Hospice.
The Manchester United first-team squad visited…
What's On
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…
Brand New Late-Night Bar and Club, Vanitas, to open in Manchester Hall
A glamorous new late-night bar and club is set to launch in Bridge Street’s Manchester Hall. Vanitas will…
Monster Invasion Manchester
Look out, look up, beware. The monsters are coming! Climbing up buildings and hiding in the trees. Miss them at…
Trick or Treat Trail in Manchester City Centre
Type:Halloween in the City
Manchester City Centre, Manchester, M4 1AZGet your spook on courtesy of this creepy…
Local News
Limo Used To Ram Raid Salford Co-Op
Ram raiders smashed into a Co-op store using a Limousine at 2am in Salford.
Police patrols responded within…
Kids interview Lib Dem John Leech in most heartwarming video of the election
Sometimes, it's the smallest voices asking the biggest questions.
In an election which has seen the Prime…
Three Men Charged with raping girl, 13
Three man have been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl in a string of offences which took place in 2006 in…
Metrolink boosting capacity on busy lines during festive period, running new 2am services…
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced that during the run up to Christmas, Metrolink passengers…