Are you prepared for the coming war?
Half of the country says it supports going to war. But how many are truly ready for what that means? Read the history, the analysis, and the official guidance — then cast your vote.
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The Man Who Keeps Withington Flowing: Meet Jo, Your Local Emergency Plumber
For nearly thirty years, Jo has called Withington home. Since 2022, he has been keeping its homes and businesses running — one pipe, one boiler, one emergency at a time.
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The Accident That Changed Everything: the science behind the art
A chance encounter between a Withington street artist and a book about Leonardo da Vinci opens a window onto the deep connections between scientific discovery and artistic creation. New in Withington News.
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Withington: a complete history from the Domesday Book to the present day
Twenty-four chapters. Two thousand years. From the Norman survey of 1086 to the high street you walk today — the full story of Withington, told for the first time in one place. New in Withington News.
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Nassar Halal
Fresh halal meat & groceries · 14 Copson Street, M20 3HE
Your neighbourhood butcher on the Withington high street
The Coffee House: where the traditional English breakfast is still an event, not an afterthought
Pete, Rachel and Samantha have been feeding the neighbourhood for years. The full English. The Saturday morning ritual. The regulars. The Marcus Rashford mural next door. This is what a community cafe looks like when it is done right.
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Withington Pharmacy: open until 9pm, seven days a week
When the GP is closed and the prescription is urgent, there is one place on the high street that stays open. Late nights, Sundays, emergency repeats — no questions asked.
Read the full story →Council's Controversial Car Park Plan Faces Fierce Local Backlash
Residents pack public meeting as councillors push ahead with Withington village centre redevelopment despite overwhelming opposition from traders and community groups.
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Nassar Halal: the butcher at the heart of Withington's high street
Fourteen Copson Street. Fresh halal meat, a loyal neighbourhood following, and a family business that has outlasted the chains. We went inside to find out what keeps it going.
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