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Welcome to Manchester, a vibrant city that spans 500 square miles and is home to its passionate residents. Known as Mancunians, Mancs, or even Northern Monkeys, this diverse community is what makes Manchester truly special. That's where The Manc comes in – a news platform created by local residents for locals. We are a reflection of you, which is why we share our love for this city openly. As a social media publisher dedicated to Greater Manchester, we prioritize our audience, and we've successfully built a devoted following of over one million people. Our mission is to keep you informed, entertained, and educated about the happenings in our beloved city.

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Man had taken 'at least 20 lines of cocaine' before killing toddler in tram-van crash

1 day ago | themanc.com | Daisy Jackson

News Daisy Jackson - 23rd April 2025 A man has pleaded guilty to killing toddler Louisa (Lulu) Palmisano by dangerous driving, following a horror crash between a tram and a van in February. The court heard that Rawal Rehman, 36, had taken ‘at least 20 lines of cocaine’ in a seven-hour window leading up to the crash. On 22 February 2025, shortly before 10am, Rehman’s Mercedes sprinter van failed to stop at a Stop sign and collided with a tram.
First look at The Cut & Craft as magnificent new steak restaurant opens

2 days ago | themanc.com | Daisy Jackson

Eats Daisy Jackson - 22nd April 2025 The wait is finally over – after several years and a few million pounds, The Cut & Craft is ready to open in Manchester… and it’s worth the wait. This magnificent newcomer, already well-loved over in Leeds, has transformed an old Grade II-listed banking hall on Mosley Street into a decadent dining room.
Social media beauty spots and selfies blamed for record rise in mountain rescue callouts

2 days ago | themanc.com | Daisy Jackson

Travel & Tourism Daisy Jackson - 22nd April 2025 There’s been a record rise in the number of young people needing help from mountain rescue teams – and social media has been blamed for luring unprepared people into potentially dangerous situations. As well as these viral beauty spots – such as Mam Tor – the rise in call-outs has also been attributed to ‘poor-quality map apps’ which can stop functioning when in areas with poor phone service.
You can rent your own ski chalet-style lodge

4 days ago | themanc.com | Daisy Jackson

Travel & Tourism Daisy Jackson - 20th April 2025 Nothing screams Alpine Lodge quite like a game of darts in an Irish pub, eh? And at this staycation you can have that apres-ski combo for yourself. Oh, and your own Irish pub in the garden is just the beginning – if you rent this lodge you also get your own Tiki Bar too.
Tributes pour in as former Rochdale and Bury midfielder, Joe Thompson, dies at just 36

6 days ago | themanc.com | Danny Jones

Sport Danny Jones - 18th April 2025 Awful news to share with you this bank holiday, as former Rochdale and Bury FC midfielder Joe Thompson has sadly passed away. He was just 36 years old. Born in Bath, he spent time at both Man United and Rochdale’s academies before representing the first team, as well as representing fellow Greater Manchester club Bury and other teams in the North West – a region where he built a life with his partner and his two kids.
The best things to do in Greater Manchester this week | 21 - 27 April 2025

1 week ago | themanc.com | Emily Sergeant |Danny Jones |Thomas Melia

What's On Emily Sergeant - 17th April 2025 We’ve got just one more bank holiday left before it’s back to school and back to the grind. But even though the Easter break may be over and done with, and it won’t be long before April is too, there’s still absolutely no shortage of things for the whole family to be getting up to in Greater Manchester this week. Finding it a bit tricky to pick what to do though?
A brand-new immersive 'walking theatre' and XR show has arrived in Greater Manchester

1 week ago | themanc.com | Danny Jones |Daisy Jackson

Sponsored Danny Jones - 17th April 2025 We hear the word immersive thrown around a lot these days, but if the notion of walking through some of your favourite fantasy and sci-fi worlds in a state-of-the-art XR tour doesn’t fit the definition, we don’t know what does. Get ready to pull on a headset and be dropped into a different universe, Mancs.
Inside Manchester's new padel club with a Pot Kettle Black cafe and courtside cocktail bar

1 week ago | themanc.com | Daisy Jackson

Eats Daisy Jackson - 17th April 2025 Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world, and it’s really picking up speed in Manchester now too with another city centre club opening this month. The Pollen Club is a little different to the others, in that it’s fully undercover and protected from Manchester’s less-than-favourable weather. And another thing that makes it a must-visit is the cafe attached to it – a third site for the beloved Pot Kettle Black.
Inside Stockport's stunning Grade II-listed waterside home for sale with its own private canal mooring

1 week ago | themanc.com | Emily Sergeant |Daisy Jackson

Property Emily Sergeant - 17th April 2025 Fancy a look inside a Grade II-listed property that’s currently on the market in the stunning Stockport countryside? The only thing is, you’ll just need the small matter of £1.25 million before you can call it yours.
Local Olympian Keely Hodgkinson named as official starter of the 2025 Great Manchester Run

1 week ago | themanc.com | Danny Jones |Emily Sergeant

Sport Danny Jones - 17th April 2025 One of our very own is getting ready to get thousands of racers underway as local Olympian, Keely Hodgkinson MBE, has been named as the official starter for the 2025 Great Manchester Run.