‘I can do anything now’: Incurable bladder disease can’t stop Leigh teen’s coast to coast challenge
A Leigh teenager who suffers from an incurable bladder disease has exceeded fundraising expectations after running 140 miles in seven days.
‘Anti-Semitism’ on King St? Pro-Palestine protests outside Jewish-run shop branded ‘deplorable’ by MP
Labour MP Lucy Powell has criticised protests outside a Jewish run King Street shop amidst fears of clashes between picketers on both sides of the Palestine Israel conflict.
Rate of take-up on Manchester city centre offices doubles as economy reaches pre-recession point
Manchester accounted for 38% of all city centre regional office take-up, claims the Big Nine report from commercial agents GVA, in a clear sign that industries are beginning to prosper once again after years of difficult conditions
Bedroom tax proves Tory taste for ‘unnecessary cruelty’, claims Oldham MP Michael Meacher
Bedroom tax is a ‘cruel, punitive and discriminatory’ policy, claims Oldham MP Michael Meacher in an explosive post on his blog.
Data bill is ‘new Big Brother’: Manchester activist slams ‘Orwellian’ government for trying to force through law
The new legislation is being rushed through Parliament this week after Prime Minister David Cameron attracted cross-party support for a law allowing internet service providers (ISPs) and telecoms companies to keep records of calls, texts and internet usage
Piccadilly Pulse: Manchester says ‘no’ to Nigel Farage as Prime Minister… and even UKIP voters agree
The controversial party turned out to be not-so-controversial with voters as UKIP made serious gains all around the country, but what do the people of Greater Manchester think of UKIP and its controversial leader
UKIP are ‘no different from BNP’, claims Oldham Council leader
UKIP enjoyed a successful campaign gaining two seats in Oldham and topping the European election vote.
Manchester Green Party candidate: We are most popular party in UK… we just lack cash to win votes
The Green Party stood candidates in all 32 of Manchester City’s wards, they came second in 13 wards.
North West European elections 2014 round-up: Victory for Labour as BNP and Lib Dems wiped off map
UKIP have three North West MEPs, while the Conservatives hold two seats after gaining only 20.1% of the North West vote.
Things can only get better: Manchester councillor slates UKIP’s rise and vows to repeat Labour’s ’97 landslide
Gorton South Councillor Julie Reid readily voiced her concerns despite beating second place UKIP candidate, Bob Catterall, by 1781 votes.
Trafford council elections 2014 round-up: Tories rejoice at majority as Labour draws General Election battle lines
The Conservatives now have a majority of 34 seats, eight more than Labour.