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Stepping into the world of Salford’s ‘Mr Big’ Paul Massey
The ‘Gangster’ podcast charts the rise and fall of the infamous Salford kingpin - who went from ruling the streets to being murdered on his doorstep.
South Manchester’s Little Libraries: How a Burnage book stand has blossomed into a literary trail
Helen Beesley set up a small table piled high with spare books for neighbours to borrow - and after interest soared, she's encouraging others to do the same.
‘I’ve missed you, too’: The eye-catching artwork series rejoicing in Manchester’s return
Aching for his city to return, Len Grant scribbled lockdown away in the confines of his loft. The images he made are now being hung proudly aloft across Manchester.
10 of the best photos of each of Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs
We've been showcasing some of the stunning sights and talented photographers the region has to offer over on our Instagram for the past 10 weeks.
The job offer that turned a jailed prison officer into a viral star
Jack Twigg was a prison guard who found himself on the wrong side of the bars after causing a car crash. A year since his release from jail, he’s now running his own Salford shop.
What’s it like to be a member of Gorton’s multi-million pound youth centre HideOut?
“This used to be a few rocks a bit of a ditch. Now look at it, mate. Beautiful!"
HideOut Youth Zone: How a club for young people is breathing new life into a Manchester neighbourhood
When the beautiful HideOut building was completed on Queens Road in early 2020, it looked and felt like an oasis in a deeply troubled area. But one year later, there’s evidence that its good vibes are rippling beyond the centre’s four walls into the wider community.
Why We Love MCR Charity’s ‘landmarks of Manchester’ 10K will help you ‘fall in love’ with the city again
The iconic charity's 10K challenge takes you past some of the places where Manchester’s history was written.
Jerome Caminada: Manchester’s very own Sherlock Holmes
The extraordinary tale of an exceptional detective.
How a Moss Side community transformed an ‘anti-social’ alley into a neighbourhood hub
This incredible transformation was supported by We Love MCR Charity's 'Stronger Communities Fund'.
