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News, posts and releases on Manchester in the North West of England.

£66m boost for home-building in Greater Manchester

The first £66.3m of loan funding has been awarded from a £300m fund to boost housing in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) approved loan funding totalling £42.564m  for five new schemes, in Manchester, Oldham, Salford and Trafford at its latest meeting. It follows the award of £23.731m for a further Manchester scheme. Together …

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Music Stars and Minecraft at Central Library for Sunday Fun

Central Library is throwing its doors open for a special Sunday afternoon of free entertainment for the whole family. And the internationally renowned musician Guy Garvey will be broadcasting his BBC 6 music radio show, ‘Finest Hour’, live from the library on the day. From stories and songs to Minecraft mask-making and bunting workshops – …

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BBC DIY SOS calls for support with Manchester Project

A project to develop a veterans’ community by bringing empty homes back in to use in east Manchester is calling for construction firms to offer their support. Military veterans – including those with families or who are single – could find a new home in the specially established community, while being part of the BBC …

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