Category Archives: Greater Manchester

Obituary: Deyika Nzeribe, 1966-2017

Deyika Nzeribe, who has died suddenly aged 50, , was a much-loved and respected figure in Manchester.  His many admirable qualities included not just intelligence and concern about the state of the world, but a compassion and joviality that enriched those … Continue reading

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Low Carbon Hub moves tree planting goal by 15 years.

In Macbeth the witches give the main man a prophecy that he will be fine until “Burnam Wood move to Dunsinane”.  He thinks that means he’s safe.  He isn’t, because his enemies chop down the trees and use them as … Continue reading

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European money CAN be spent for #fracking in Greater #Manchester

European Investment Bank money may end up supporting fracking in Greater Manchester. On 19th October MCFly wrote to Greater Manchester Combined Authority, which will be overseeing some “European Structural Investment Funds” for Greater Manchester.  Greater Manchester is planning to set … Continue reading

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