Manchester Evening News

In every city, behind the scenes, there are those who call the shots. This week, both Manchester and Salford have seen a huge change in their man in charge - as chief executive Tom Stannard has crossed the river from Salford to head up Manchester’s town hall. You can read all about him in today’s newsletter.

In Today's Mancunian Way we hear from Bolton teenager Libby and her grandad Alan, who took part in a ground-breaking experiment to examine the effects of mobile phones on young brains. And the results make for sobering reading.

More than £130,000 has now been raised in four days 👏

A town hall in turmoil with children let down time and time again. In today's Mancunian Way politics writer Joseph Timan takes a look inside crisis-hit Tameside council.

For many, the regeneration of Ancoats is seen as one of the city’s success stories. But others say they feel priced out of their own area. Now it’s Collyhurst’s turn, as the Victoria North project powers on. In today’s Mancunian Way, we sit down with those who live there already to see how they feel about the upcoming changes.

He has not forgotten his roots

The Northern Quarter is doubling up for New York once again as a new series from the creator behind Peaky Blinders continues to film in the city centre https://lnkd.in/eiPNU_8n

Salford Lads Club has been changing lives for more than 120 years. But now it's in financial crisis. In today's Mancunian Way read how you can help us raise £250,000 to keep this much needed club open.

It's provided a lifeline for young people from deprived communities for 120 years. But now Salford Lads Club is the one in desperate need of our help. Its survival depends on it.

Bee Bikes are a crucial part of Greater Manchester's public transport ambitions, and after a fairly rocky start, they're now a common and distinctive sight on our roads. But could they make our reporter Ethan Davies fall in love with cycling again? Find out in today's Mancunian Way