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News archive for April 2009
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23 April 2009
Government help for council means lower rent rise for 17,000
The rent increase for more than 17,000 tenants of Manchester City Council homes will be cut by almost half thanks to extra help from the Government.
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21 April 2009
Hattersley’s history re-told
One of Greater Manchester’s most well-known areas is the feature of a brand new exhibition and a series of talks at Manchester’s Central Library.
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21 April 2009
Holiday spend stretches further with free family events
Free events in Manchester are helping families across the city beat the credit crunch blues by offering entertainment and activities for the increasing numbers of people choosing to holiday at home.
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21 April 2009
Top chef stops food going to pot
A celebrity chef will serve up top tips on turning leftovers into tasty meals at the launch of a food waste campaign backed by Manchester City Council.
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21 April 2009
New East Manchester offers recession advice
New East Manchester and Jobcentre Plus are holding a business breakfast on Tuesday 28 April for east Manchester businesses to offer advice on coping in the current economic climate.
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15 April 2009
Grab your goggles for free swimming
From 1 April, young people aged 16 and under have been able to swim for free in Manchester’s pools.
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15 April 2009
Prepare to celebrate for St George
With a parade through the city centre, a special patriotic market and community events across the city, Manchester is holding St George’s Day celebrations to make England’s patron saint proud.
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14 April 2009
Fun for all in new look library
Local residents are invited to join in a morning of fun at Levenshulme Library next Friday 17 April to celebrate its refurbishment, which was completed earlier this year.
