COP27: What Manchester thinks about climate change ahead of global conference
We talked to local people about climate change and what they think should be done to tackle it.
The 27th United Nations climate change conference is almost here and will bring together government officials from across the world to discuss and agree on how to address global warming. The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference - more commonly referred to as the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, or COP27 - will be taking place in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt between 6 November and 18.
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The 27th United Nations climate change conference is almost here and will bring together government officials from across the world to discuss and agree on how to address global warming. The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference - more commonly referred to as the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, or COP27 - will be taking place in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt between 6 November and 18.
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Windows of Youth Creativity: project celebrating young people in Manchester
Windows of Youth Creativity: celebrating young people in Manchester with break dancing and artwork
We took a tour of some of the artwork exhibitions made by young people in Manchester for a Wild in Art event, and stopped off at the new Mayfield Park to learn how break dance is helping the youth community.
Ten large windows, landmarks and spaces across Manchester city centre have been taken over by artwork made by talented young people from around the city-region. Windows of Youth Creativity: W
We took a tour of some of the artwork exhibitions made by young people in Manchester for a Wild in Art event, and stopped off at the new Mayfield Park to learn how break dance is helping the youth community.
Ten large windows, landmarks and spaces across Manchester city centre have been taken over by artwork made by talented young people from around the city-region. Windows of Youth Creativity: W
Halloween crafts and half-term fun at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
We visited Elizabeth Gaskell’s House to check out the family-friendly Halloween fun this half-term.
A writer’s house which is now a museum in Manchester is hosting half-term halloween activities for all the family to get involved with. Elizabeth Gaskell’s house is open to the public every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and this week there’s something extra special going on.
Alongside the regular activities, families are invited along to take part in Halloween crafts and listen to spooky ghost
A writer’s house which is now a museum in Manchester is hosting half-term halloween activities for all the family to get involved with. Elizabeth Gaskell’s house is open to the public every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and this week there’s something extra special going on.
Alongside the regular activities, families are invited along to take part in Halloween crafts and listen to spooky ghost
Halloween in Manchester: The MCR Monsters trail is back and bigger than ever
Have you been wondering about all the monsters around the city centre? Watch this video to learn more.
Halloween celebrations in Manchester city centre have already begun as some larger-than-life characters have been popping up on some well-known landmarks.
The MCR Monster trail is back and this year it is bigger than ever with some brand new additions and a total of 14 monsters to find around the city centre. It’s all part of Halloween in the City, which you can find out more about on the Vis
Halloween celebrations in Manchester city centre have already begun as some larger-than-life characters have been popping up on some well-known landmarks.
The MCR Monster trail is back and this year it is bigger than ever with some brand new additions and a total of 14 monsters to find around the city centre. It’s all part of Halloween in the City, which you can find out more about on the Vis
Pop-up barbershop providing free haircuts and safe space to talk about mental health
We visited a pop-up barbershop in Manchester Piccadilly station to speak about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.
Passengers and commuters at Manchester Piccadilly railway station were offered free haircuts by a pop up barbershop on Monday (24 October) as part of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership’s Shining a Light on Suicide campaign.
All the barbers had been trained in mental health awareness and were around to provide fresh haircuts and a safe space to talk.
Passengers and commuters at Manchester Piccadilly railway station were offered free haircuts by a pop up barbershop on Monday (24 October) as part of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership’s Shining a Light on Suicide campaign.
All the barbers had been trained in mental health awareness and were around to provide fresh haircuts and a safe space to talk.
Over 100 Banksy works go on display in Manchester at The Art of Banksy exhibition
Over 100 authentic Banksy works in Manchester: The Art of Banksy exhibition opens at Media City
We visited The Art of Banksy exhibition on opening day to speak to its curator and find out more about the street artist and political activist.
We visited The Art of Banksy exhibition on opening day to speak to its curator and find out more about the street artist and political activist.
The cost of living crisis and Christmas: How It will affect people’s celebrations
Are people feeling even more effects of the cost of living crisis as the festive season approaches?
The cost of living crisis may have an effect on Christmas for some people this year. Due to rising prices and bills, people may have to scale down their celebrations and be selective about what they purchase during the festive season.
As colder nights and days approach, some may go without heat in an attempt to save money. We spoke to local people in Manchester to ask whether they are feeling th
The cost of living crisis may have an effect on Christmas for some people this year. Due to rising prices and bills, people may have to scale down their celebrations and be selective about what they purchase during the festive season.
As colder nights and days approach, some may go without heat in an attempt to save money. We spoke to local people in Manchester to ask whether they are feeling th
Residents give views on potential blackouts next year due to gas shortages
We wanted to find out local people’s opinions on scheduled blackouts to conserve energy in 2023.
The National Grid chief has warned households to prepare for potential blackouts between four and seven pm on very cold weekdays in the new year if gas imports are reduced. Due to Russia's war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russian gas imports, many European countries are now facing energy shortages.
Britain gets 40 percent of its electricity from gas-fired power stations and gas heats most homes. In
The National Grid chief has warned households to prepare for potential blackouts between four and seven pm on very cold weekdays in the new year if gas imports are reduced. Due to Russia's war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russian gas imports, many European countries are now facing energy shortages.
Britain gets 40 percent of its electricity from gas-fired power stations and gas heats most homes. In
Manchester Airport: the advice you need for travelling during the October half-term
We spoke to Manchester Airport for the latest news on half-term travel and wait times through security.
Manchester Airport has undergone several changes over the past few months to improve the passenger experience and staff are confident half term travellers will not be enduring long wait times through security.
After making headlines earlier this year for long queues and passenger dissatisfaction, the airport says half-term travellers won’t be facing the same issues over the next couple of we
Manchester Airport has undergone several changes over the past few months to improve the passenger experience and staff are confident half term travellers will not be enduring long wait times through security.
After making headlines earlier this year for long queues and passenger dissatisfaction, the airport says half-term travellers won’t be facing the same issues over the next couple of we
