‘Better than a tan’: Dogs Trust manager swaps kicking back for canine cuddles
A Manchester Dogs Trust manager took advice written on the wall at her friend’s wedding literally, as she abandoned the Cyprus sun in favour of caring for local dogs.
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Towns top for takeaways: Bury and Tameside revealed as kebab shop capitals
Bury was sixth and Tameside ninth in the league table of areas of the UK ranked by the number of takeaway restaurants they have per 100,000 residents.
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‘A true legacy’: Law made in memory of killed domestic abuse victim saves hundreds
Clare’s Law is a ‘true legacy’ to the memory of murdered domestic violence victim Clare Wood, according to Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd.
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Integration and innovation: Devo Manc health and social care scheme builds on city’s ‘strong’ medical history
Healthcare in Greater Manchester is under the spotlight as Manchester City Council announced the arrival of Health Innovation Manchester (HIM) today.
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A bra-illiant idea! Manchester clinic donates old bras to women in developing nations
MYA Cosmetic Surgery Manchester has teamed up with BCR Global Textiles and Against Breast Cancer’s Bra Recycling scheme in urging women to bequeath their unloved undies to ‘Bra Banks’, now set up at all UK MYA practices.
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‘We are all moved by Syria’s plight’: Stockport Council will not stand by as refugees die
Stockport’s council leader is determined to accept more Syrian refugees but says her borough and all of Greater Manchester will need greater government support if they are to carry out this ‘simple act of human compassion’.
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It’s good to talk: Mancunians urged to get chatting in city’s new conversation space
Anotherway Now is hosting its first event on September 17, with three speakers focusing on the expansive topic of ‘Brave Choices’.
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Manchester’s Marble Brewery wants drinkers to raise a glass to end child poverty
Marble Brewery’s latest beer invention will promote children’s charity Wood Street Mission’s new child poverty awareness event, a guided tour called Queues, Clogs and Redemption.
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Recipe for success: Manchester’s top foodies to share business secrets
Restaurateurs Mary-Ellen McTague, co-owner of popular restaurant Aumbry, and Tomas Maunier, founder of northern chain Fazenda, will speak at the free ‘Recipe for Success’ event which is being held in partnership with the Manchester Food and Drink Festival.
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Manchester homelessness crisis: The Ark shelter plea for support after council ‘threat’
A homeless shelter on Oxford Road is pleading for public support after it was ordered by Manchester City Council to disperse or prepare to be ‘torn apart’, claims a humanitarian leader.
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Cycling for autism: Gruelling 220-mile Manchester to London epic for fundraisers
Ambitious about Autism, who provide support to children in the UK, have again this year teamed up with cycling company Rapha to get 300 riders pedalling 220 miles from Manchester to London in aid of the charity on Sunday.