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peotrait images of older people in Manchester by photographer Vilija Skubute

Local photographer highlights challenges for isolated older generation during Covid lockdowns

By Guest Writer | 11 November, 2021Culture

Vilija Skubute’s photography focussed on elderly individuals living on their own in the Manchester area, who faced months of isolation and uncertainty during the Covid pandemic lockdowns.

Big issue

‘Covid has totally changed everything for me’ – Big Issue North vendors in Greater Manchester

By Guest Writer | 22 October, 2021Friends of The Meteor

Greater Manchester vendors of Big Issue North talk about their hopes, health, family, friends and dogs.

City of Trees: tackling climate change and promoting sanity

By Dale Anne McAulay | 21 July, 2021Features

With Covid and the climate crisis exacerbating mental health issues across society, City of Trees is tackling the problem by aiming to plant three million trees – just over one for every person in Greater Manchester.

Care worker at Francis House

Francis House: supporting children, with life-limiting conditions, and their families

By Dale Anne McAulay | 25 May, 2021Features

As the only children’s hospice in Greater Manchester, Francis House gives families the peace of mind and support to help children with serious health conditions and provide end of life care when they need it.

Mayoral election candidates answer one simple question – why should I vote for you?

By Dale Anne McAulay | 4 May, 2021News

On Thursday Greater Manchester decides who will be the next mayor of the city region. To help you choose who should be honoured with this position of power, we asked the candidates for a succinct summary explaining why you should pick them to become the next mayor.

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