House prices are 8.9 times higher than average wages in parts of our region. It means first time buyers could be struggling to get the money for a deposit in areas of Trafford, Stockport and South Manchester. In Stockport, prices are seven times higher than the average salary, while in South Manchester houses can cost…
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Thousands of people in South Manchester say they’re suffering with night-time allergies – but many don’t know the cause. More than half believe hayfever is the reason why we’re suffering with sniffles, blocked noses and coughing. Others say it’s down to dust in the bedroom. Amena Warner from Allergy UK explains some of the biggest…
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As mums and dads in South Manchester prepare for the kids going back to school, a new survey has revealed what stresses us out most about this time of year. Parents in our region say keeping the house tidy and keeping up to date with chores is their biggest pressure. That’s closely followed by getting…
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Three thousand cyclists will set off from South Manchester this weekend on an epic ride. The Manchester 100 starts and finishes at Wythenshawe Park on Sunday, with local roads expected to be busy between eight and nine and then later in the afternoon when riders return. It’s a one hundred mile route from the south…
The North West is a hotspot of motorcycle theft. Our region is the third highest in the country with figures showing around thirty motorbikes a month are being taken by thieves. Dave Luscombe is from the Motorcycle Industry Association and says the growing popularity of bikes is causing the crime rate to rise. He has…
Lily Allen has tweeted to say she’s a ‘just a lightweight’ following claims she collapsed at the Notting Hill Carnival. It was reported the singer was sick and had to be carried away after drinking too much at the festival in London. But the 31-year-old says she simply had two cans of cider on an…
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Students and staff at Stockport Academy are celebrating today, after figures show the school has achieved its best ever GCSE results. On first sitting, 57 per cent of students gained five or more GCSEs at grades A* to C – including English and maths. That’s a significant increase on last year, once again making it…
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Greater Manchester Police has been graded as “inadequate” by inspectors assessing how accurately they record crimes. It was found GMP fails to record 38,000 offences each year. A report from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary said victims are being failed “on too many occasions”. Police were often found to be too slow in categorising cases as…
A Manchester City fan from Reddish is hoping the Blues can score plenty of goals this season – even though it means more work for her. Lesley Ross is one of a group of artists drawing every goal scored by her team – others are covering the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea. It’s part…
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Warm weather means many people in Stockport are opening windows and doors to keep cool – but there are now concerns over security. We’re being warned not to leave valueables within reach as many burglaries are opportunistic. The borough’s council is also reminding us to close windows and doors when leaving the house, even if…
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