CGI image of the proposed design for Piccadilly Gardens | Image credit: Manchester City Council Manchester city centre’s Piccadilly Gardens are due to be fenced off for 18 months prior to a multi-million pound transformation of the space. Immediate plans to improve the appearance of the gardens are led by Manchester City Council, with efforts being made to make the area feel safer and more inviting for residents and visitors alike. Refurbishment efforts come after longstandin

The Green Party will be represented by Hannah Spencer in the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. The 34-year-old plumber currently leads the Greens on Trafford Council, where she has represented the Hale ward since May 2023. Shock News's correspondent Benny Fiddimore interviewed Hannah Spencer, and leader of the Green Party, Zac Polanski.

Salford prides itself on being a diverse city, welcoming a variety of cultures and backgrounds. But for many residents, the chance to socialise, gain career opportunities and build connections is delayed through one factor: the language barrier.