Transport Strategy for Manchester out for consultation

Article published: Friday, February 19th 2010

Plans to regenerate part of the region have been released for public debate. The Transport Strategy for Manchester City Centre aims to improve the area’s links and increase use in public transport.

Another arrest made over Muslim grave attacks

Article published: Monday, February 15th 2010

Police have made a second arrest in connection with the vandalism of Muslim graves which took place last year in Southern Cemetary. Greater Manchester Police announced that a 16 year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage and has been bailed until Wednesday, March 10 pending further inquiries. This follows the arrest […]

Manchester Adoption Society faces closure

Article published: Monday, February 15th 2010

Thousands of children could be going into care following the closure of a charity.

22 Days of Waging Peace

Article published: Friday, February 12th 2010

Campaigners against the Brimar military components factory in Chadderton in Oldham braved the snow and sub-zero temperatures to carry out a series of vigils and protests in January.

Solidarity hunger strike for detained asylum seekers

Article published: Thursday, February 11th 2010

Eighty four Northwest activists will take part in a 24-hour fast this Friday 12 February in support of the 84 detainees on hunger strike in the Yarl’s Wood immigration detention centre in Bedfordshire. The female detainees at Yarl’s Wood began their hunger strike to protest at the length of their incarceration in the centre, as […]

Towards a dis-integrated transport system?

Article published: Wednesday, February 10th 2010

In the wake of a decision to continue the ban of bicycles on Metrolink trams, cycling groups have alleged that the body responsible refused to consult with them and that Greater Manchester Transport Executive (GMPTE) suppressed a crucial document.

Full body scanners introduced to Manchester Airport

Article published: Tuesday, February 9th 2010

Personal privacy was under scrutiny in Manchester last week as the first scanning devices in the city’s airport became compulsory.