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25 year old arrested after gunshots fired at House in Weaste

Police have arrested a 25 year old man after three shots were fired at a house on Jane Street in Weaste over the weekend He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and remains in custody for questioning. Detective Inspector…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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“Words cannot describe the pain and agony we are experiencing”

The mother of missing Lancashire teenager Jay Slater has expressesd devastation and issues a new statement following the end of the search for her son by police in Tenerife 55 year old Debbie Duncan said that: “Jay is a normal guy who is…

Manchester University Graduate jailed for importing viagra like drugs to sell online

A Manchester University graduate has been jailed after being found guilty of importing and selling illegal medicines including Viagra Antoine Christopher Kolias aged 31 , was sentenced on Friday 28 June to a total of three and a half…

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Final MRP Poll gives Labour 318 majority

The final MRP poll before Thursday’s vote puts Labour on course to win 484 seats with the Conservatives narrowly the second biggest party on 64 seats with the Lib Dems on 61 If correct it would give Labour a majority of 318 seats It gives…

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Lucy Letby guilty of attempted murder of premature baby

The former Nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a premature baby girl, known as baby K in February 2016 at theCountess of Chester Hospital The unanimous verdict at Manchester Crown Court followed a re-trial…

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Gunshots fired on the streets of Weaste

A police operation is underway in Weaste after gunshots were fired in the street over the weekend Detectives say following reports from members of the public they have established a number of shots had been fired on Jane Street Detective…

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Creating the Ideal Outdoor Dining Experience at Home

Transforming your garden into a serene and functional outdoor dining space can significantly enhance your home life, providing a perfect setting for meals, gatherings and simple relaxation. To create that idyllic dining experience, however…

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Jewish Muslim group condemns behaviour shown to election candidate outside Prestwich mosque

An organisation that promotes the bringing together of Muslim and Jewish communities has condemned the scenes that surrounded the visit of an Jewish election candidate outside a mosque in Prestwich The Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater…

Arighi Bianchi has announced their 170-year anniversary

North-west based interiors store, Arighi Bianchi has announced their 170-year anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s history. The furniture favourite was established in 1854 by Antonio Arighi and Antonio Bianchi and is…

Bad weather puts a dent in Sainsbury

Poor weather dented the supermarket chain Sainsbury’s sales as it reported a 3% rise in first-quarter underlying sales this morning It said grocery sales rose 4.8% in the 16 weeks to June 22nd, however general merchandise and clothing…

Connie Talbot’s close up and personal at the Deaf Institute

Pop singer Connie Talbot has announced a series of 3 up close and personal shows this September as she begins to tease fans that new music is on the way, and might be heard first at these special shows in London, Manchester and Birmingham…

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Man at centre of Fallowfield murder investigation is named

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in a property on Platt Lane in Fallowfield. The man has been named as 64-year-old Fintan McDwyer who was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services. Police believe…

Manchester City midfielder becomes latest Summer signing for Stockport

The Hatters have signed midfielder Lewis Fiorini from Premier League Champions Manchester City for an undisclosed fee. The Scotland U21 international took part in pre-season training with the rest of the first-team this afternoon, after…

Kargo on the Docks is returning to Media City

MediaCity has relaunched its popular outdoor dining concept with Kargo on the Docks, bringing in a fresh wave of local food traders while giving visitors a chance to enjoy a range of new artwork by Salford-based creatives. For the first…

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Korean supermarket to open In Manchester’s Arndale Centre

Korean supermarket, Oseyo, has announced the epic 13,000 square foot Asian superstore will open within the former first floor, H&M unit within Manchester Arndale on Saturday 20 July. To celebrate the store opening, Oseyo will be giving…

The Alternative Board celebrates ten years in Manchester West

Manchester business owner Paul Winterbottom has beaten UK wide competition to be named The Alternative Board (TAB)’s Franchisee of the Year. Paul received the award having achieved phenomenal success with his Manchester West based business…

A spectacular audio visual experience is heading to Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall

Life On Our Planet, the ground-breaking 8-part documentary series that tells the incredible story of the epic, four-billion-year journey of life on Earth. It is now being given another dimension in a spectacular audio-visual live…

£14m investment in Manchester power network

An investment worth £14m which will transform a section of Manchester’s power network at Eastlands has progressed to the next stage. As well as installing 10km of new underground electricity cables, engineers from Electricity North West…

New Manchester route to Shanghai launches

Attractions and businesses across the North are bracing themselves for boom as a new direct route to Shanghai launches. Juneyao Air has chosen Manchester Airport as the location for its first ever UK service, with the inaugural flight…

Half of voters don’t believe living standards will improve under the next government, warns Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice says solutions to tackle falling living standards are missing in action from this election campaign. The warning comes as polling commissioned by the charity shows more than half of voters aren’t hopeful that living…

Bury to come alive with Art this weekend

This weekend (6 and 7 July), the whole of Bury will come alive with a celebration of creativity and art. Local artists are taking over venues across the borough to showcase their work. And it’s not just about viewing art, it’s about…

Manchester Albert Hall date for Del Amitri

After a hugely successful last two years of Worldwide touring on the back of their acclaimed Top 5 2022 Cooking Vinyl album “Fatal Mistakes”, Glasgow’s finest Del Amitri return to the UK in December for their first proper Nationwide tour…

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New Manchester to London train service proposal unveiled

Proposals to run new train services between Manchester, the West Midlands and London Euston have been unveiled by rail operator London Northwestern Railway The plans are designed to improve connectivity between the Midlands and the North…

The Lowry, HOME, Z-Arts, and Stage One join together to launch new scheme aimed at supporting the development of independent theatre producers

Three Greater Manchester arts venues The Lowry, HOME, Z-Arts, along with industry body Stage One, have joined forces to launch a new scheme aimed at supporting the development of up-and-coming independent theatre producers. The new…

Lime offers free rides to voters in Salford on Election Day

With the General Election a few days away, Lime – the world’s leading provider of shared e-scooters and e-bikes – has announced its offering of two free 15-minute rides on its vehicles in Salfordon July 4. The initiative is part of its…

Olympic silver medallist Tom Mitchell inspires local school to get active

St Matthew’s CofE Primary School, based in Edgeley, Stockport, received a surprise visit from double Olympian Tom Mitchell as part of a free education programme that aims to get children active, funded by British Gas through its…

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Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health

Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health, according to new research The innovative new study, which used GPS and accelerometer tracking, found that the benefits of spending time in nature…

Monday, Jul 1

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Ashworth appointed as Manchester United’s Sporting Director

Dan Ashworth has officially signed as the new Manchester United sporting director from Newcastle. In a statement released this afternoon the club said: “Newcastle and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the immediate release of…

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First phase of landmark works now complete to double Manchester’s World Freight Terminal

McLaren Construction (Midlands and North) Ltd has completed the first phase of planned works for the World Freight Terminal development, to the west of Manchester Airport. Delivered on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the…

Driver dies in Heywood after car smashes into pub after failing to stop for police

A man has died after his vehicle ploughed into a pub in Heywood in the early hours of this morning after his vehicle failed to stop for police Police say the Dacia Sandero was travelling on Bolton Road in Heywood where it failed to stop…