Local News
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Poynton Party in the Park promises biggest show yet with tributes to The Killers, Coldplay and Robbie Williams
Thousands are expected to attend Poynton’s flagship music event next June as the 2026 edition of Party in the Park announces its biggest line-up and production to date.
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Horror returns to Heaton Park as spooky family challenge returns this Halloween
Zip World’s ‘Heaton Park of Horrors’ to transform treetop adventure into fright-filled scavenger hunt this October half-term
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Water Night 2025 urges UK households to rethink daily habits in national call to action
Households across the country are being urged to switch off taps for five hours this October in a national campaign to raise awareness of the UK’s growing water crisis.
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Salford launches new women’s mental health fund with £18,000 in grants up for grabs
Salford community groups working to improve the mental wellbeing of women are being invited to apply for new grants of up to £3,500 as part of a targeted £18,000 fund launched on World Mental Health Day.
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Salford Red Devils tackle suicide crisis with grassroots men’s mental health scheme
Salford Red Devils Foundation becomes the city’s first official ‘Manbassador’ as new men’s mental health campaign launches on World Mental Health Day
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Ocean Colour Scene announce 30th anniversary UK tour for landmark album Moseley Shoals
Indie rock favourites Ocean Colour Scene have announced a massive UK arena tour for 2026 to mark 30 years since the release of their breakthrough album Moseley Shoals.
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Increased patrols remain as GMP responds to Greater Manchester public
Police have stepped up high visibility patrols across Greater Manchester this week, with officers focusing on Jewish communities and busy public events.
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Key resignation at company bidding to buy Salford Red Devils sparks fresh concern from fans
Supporters call for transparency after assistant coach steps down as director of takeover firm.
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Manchester terror attack as two dead and four injured in synagogue stabbing on Yom Kippur
Two people have been killed and four seriously injured in a terror attack outside a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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Salford schools to lead the way in new £100 prize road safety campaign
A new road safety initiative using theatre, workshops and a school-led competition is set to launch this autumn in Salford, thanks to funding secured by the city council.
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Salford skies to sparkle with free family fireworks weekend
Salford’s Bonfire Night celebrations are back with a bang as the city announces two nights of free firework displays and family fun this November.
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Factory International marks Black History Month with music, poetry and comedy at Aviva Studios
Factory International is set to bring Manchester’s biggest celebration of Black artistry to Aviva Studios this October, with a packed programme of performances, workshops and free events showcasing talent from across the region and beyond.
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Full statement from GMP Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson on today's synagogue terrorist attack
Statement from Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson in response to today's incident on Middleton Road, Crumpsall