‘There’s always a way out, I’m living proof’: Ex-con wants story to inspire Manchester’s addicts and homeless
After ten years in and out of prison for drug-related crimes, Haydn Smith was signposted to Mustard Tree, a charity helping the homeless.
Amnesty International Manchester celebrate Human Rights Act’s 15th anniversary
Amnesty International Manchester are celebrating the modern relevance of the Human Rights Act for its 15th anniversary by hosting an evening talk on October 11.
‘We can and will take serious action’: Manchester council issue door-to-door warnings to students on noisy parties
The city’s new, and returning, university students are being warned not to party too hard in door-to-door visits by the police, Manchester City Council and university staff.
A city without issues? Closure of The Ark ‘arrogant’ attempt to hide Manchester homeless problem, says uni protester
Students from Manchester Metropolitan University yesterday came together to protest against the eviction of homeless people from The Ark shelter under Mancunian Way.
Eviction of homeless from Manchester shelter The Ark ‘disturbing’, says UK charity
Manchester City Council’s handling of The Ark homeless shelter eviction has ‘disturbed’ a leading homeless charity, after reports suggest that the homeless’ possessions were thrown away.
The Ark eviction: Manchester City Council defends its actions after controversy
Manchester City Council have refuted claims that they are in the wrong regarding the eviction of ‘The Ark’ homeless camp, stating that public disruption necessitated its removal.
Potholes galore: Manchester ranked second in highest number of UK accident claims
Manchester has ranked second in a list of UK cities with the highest number of accident claims filed against local councils in 2014, citing Manchester’s roads as one of the main problems.
Manchester’s vision for 2025: Council want ‘top flight’ city but residents slam transport
Manchester City Council has set out the vision for Manchester to be a ‘top flight’ world city, and the people of Manchester have been invited to hel plan how that is to happen.
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.
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.
Manchester homeless camp’s legal rep says ‘only a death’ will get city council to care
A video of Greater Manchester Police ‘stealing’ and throwing away homeless protesters’ tents in St Ann’s Square has gone viral on social media but their solicitor says ‘nothing short of a death’ will get the council to care.