Featured
Manchester Arndale Centre evacuated as police respond to ‘major incident’
Update: Police have confirmed a man has been arrested following reports that he had been carrying a knife. No injuries have been reported.
Staff have been evacuated from the Arndale Centre in central Manchester in what is being described as a ‘major incident’ – a week after five patients were taken to hospital following multiple stabbings at…
‘Homeless Tax’ row reignited as Lib Dem leader Vince Cable weighs in on…
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable is the latest to have his say on the 'Homeless Tax' row…
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…
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…
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
Labour leader: ‘I’d need a bullet in the brain before I vote Lib Dem’
The leader of the Labour Party in Manchester, Sir Richard Leese, says he would "need a bullet in the brain" before…
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…
News
Greater Manchester Police collaboration with Cardtronics heralds new era in ATM crime crackdown
New figures released today show that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have arrested more than twice as many people for ATM crime in 2019 compared to the same time last year. This number was in part due to the additional collaboration…
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…
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
The Wall Of Controversy
It’s time to change things up and I’m starting with ‘that wall’.
Piccadilly Gardens has had an interesting…
In Other 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…
News
Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge Comes Back To Greater Manchester
The Muddy Dog Challenge which raises vital funds for thousands of homeless dogs and cats at Battersea Dogs &…
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…