Manchester’s lettings market has become even more competitive for renters, with homes being snapped up faster than they were a year ago despite rents continuing to rise, according to new research. Experts say growing demand, limited supply and new rental laws are key factors affecting
Officers have successfully secured a closure order for a property in Stockport which has been a source of drug-related activity and anti-social behaviour (ASB). – The order against a property on Ince Close was secured at court following close work with our partners at Stockport
Manchester has been named the UK’s third Summer Romance Capital, with new research revealing residents are among the nation’s most likely to enjoy a holiday fling and increasingly allow romance to influence how they travel. Research from Superdrug Online Doctor found that 59% of Manchester
Oktra, a leading office design and build company, has partnered with Material Index, a circular economy platform, to reuse office materials rather than sending them to waste. The partnership comes as sustainability becomes a growing part of how businesses plan their workspaces, with planning and
A Section 60 and 60AA has been authorised in a defined area of Stretford in response to a disturbance last night (8 August). At around 8.45pm, officers responded to an incident on Marple Grove, in which several males were seen to be chasing a victim
Dedicated runner, Andy Edwards, is lacing up for an extraordinary year‑long challenge — running 100 miles across 10 official running events to raise funds and awareness for Manchester-based Adoption Matters, the children’s charity that helps find loving families for children waiting to be adopted and
Over a two-day hearing at Manchester Crown Square Court, which concluded on Thursday 30 July 2026, the following custodial sentences were handed to three members of the OCG. They all pleaded guilty at a previous hearing. Warren Barnes (04/01/1988) of no fixed abode was jailed
A special screening of The Corinthians: We Were The Champions has brought the community together to celebrate the remarkable story of football pioneer Myra Lypnyckyj as part of Offerton Park Estate’s 60 year celebrations. Held at Offerton Community Centre, the event recognised Myra’s extraordinary contribution
THE ENEMY will be bringing their anthem-filled live show to this Summer’s Blackpool Live season. Presented by Scruff of the Neck, this brand new live music series will be bringing some of the nation’s best loved alternative acts to Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens. With a
Charlotte Daly, a dedicated member of Manchester-based children’s charity Adoption Matters, is taking on a remarkable fundraising challenge to support the charity’s life‑changing work with children and families. Charlotte, who joined Adoption Matters in 2021 as an enquiry adviser, now works as a social work