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PHOTO MATANGA LEON NGOY PAFU

06 juillet 2026 - 11:38 Les photos officielles du Matanga Weekend en mémoire de Léon Ngoy Pafu sont maintenant disponibles. Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont participé à ce moment de recueillement, de partage et d'hommage. Revivez les meilleurs instants du week-end et retrouvez les photos de l'événement dès maintenant sur : VISITE www.necofradio.com N'hésitez pas à partager ce lien avec votre famille et vos proches afin que chacun puisse conserver un souvenir de cet hommage rendu à Léon Ngoy Pafu....

Greater Manchester: Free Bus Travel for Children Throughout August

03 août 2026 - 08:12 Bee Network launches initiative to help families travel during the summer holidays From 1 August, children aged 5 to 15 can travel free of charge on Bee Network buses across Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The special offer is available throughout the entire month of August and is designed to encourage families to use public transport during the school summer holidays. The scheme is simple and easy to access. No registration, special pass, or prior application is required. Children only need to ask the bus driver for a free ticket when boarding. This straightforward process ensures that as many families as possible can benefit from the initiative without unnecessary......

Manchester Celebrates National Play Day with More Than 100 Free Activities for Children

05 août 2026 - 08:25 A day dedicated to play, creativity, and family well-being The city of Manchester is celebrating National Play Day today, a nationwide event that highlights the importance of play in children's development. To mark the occasion, more than 100 free activities are being offered to families across the city. Events are taking place in parks, libraries, community centres, and youth clubs, giving children the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day of learning, creativity, and entertainment. Among the highlights are two major family events taking place at Platt Fields Park and Boggart Hole Clough. These events run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and feature a wide range of activities suitable for......

Stockport Gears Up for Its Spectacular Soapbox Race

07 août 2026 - 10:51 A Day of Competition, Creativity, and Temporary Road Closures The town of Stockport, in the United Kingdom, is preparing for a colorful and exciting day as it hosts the popular Krazy Races soapbox competition on Sunday, August 9. The much-anticipated event will bring together around 30 teams, each competing in handcrafted soapbox vehicles designed to race down a specially prepared course through the town center. The race will begin at St Peter’s Square, where participants will showcase their unique creations before setting off in front of what is expected to be a large crowd of spectators. The event celebrates creativity, teamwork, and innovation, with teams encouraged to design......

Whitebottom Farm: Festivals Divide Residents Over Disruption and Local Benefits

10 août 2026 - 17:32 Noise, traffic congestion and waste are causing concern among some residents, while others argue that the events bring benefits to the local area. Festivals held at Whitebottom Farm, in the Stockport area, have sparked mixed reactions among local residents. While some neighbours have complained about the disruption caused by these gatherings, others believe the events contribute positively to the area’s appeal and activity. Among the main concerns raised are noise, traffic congestion, the accumulation of waste, and other disruptions experienced during festival periods. For some residents, the arrival of large numbers of visitors temporarily changes their everyday environment and......

Greater Manchester: Increased Roadside Checks Target Dangerous Driving

17 août 2026 - 08:45 Operation Tramline deploys unmarked HGVs and cameras to identify motorists using mobile phones, failing to wear seat belts, or engaging in other dangerous driving behaviours. Drivers across Greater Manchester are facing increased roadside checks from Monday, 17 August 2026, as part of Operation Tramline, a nationwide initiative aimed at tackling dangerous behaviour on British roads. The operation notably uses unmarked HGVs, allowing police officers to observe drivers from an elevated position. This approach makes it easier to detect offences that can be difficult to spot from a conventional police vehicle, particularly using a mobile phone while driving or failing to wear a seat......

Stockport Businesses Invited to Support Work Experience Opportunities for Young People

19 août 2026 - 07:31 Local employers are being encouraged to help shape the “Aspiring Pathways” programme, designed to improve access to meaningful work experience for young people in alternative education settings. STOCKPORT, 18 August 2026 — Businesses across Stockport are being invited to take part in a consultation aimed at creating better work experience opportunities for young people, particularly those studying in alternative education settings. The initiative, known as “Aspiring Pathways,” seeks to build stronger links between local employers and young people who may not always have access to traditional routes into employment. Businesses are being asked to contribute......

Appeal for Witnesses After Woman Harassed on Bus in Stockport

20 août 2026 - 06:31 Greater Manchester Police are seeking a man after a woman was allegedly harassed on the 192 bus before being followed through Stockport and forced to seek safety inside a business. STOCKPORT, 19 August 2026 — Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have issued an appeal for information following the reported harassment of a woman travelling on a bus in Stockport. According to police, the incident occurred while the woman was travelling on the 192 bus between Stepping Hill Hospital and Mersey Square, one of the main public transport routes serving Stockport. During the journey, the woman was allegedly subjected to harassment by a man. The situation reportedly continued after she......

Stockport continues to support young people after GCSE results

21 août 2026 - 06:42 In Stockport, young people who have just received their GCSE results are not being left alone to make important decisions about their future. In an update dated 20 August, the council reminded students and their families that they can still receive advice on education, apprenticeships and employment, even after the closure of the helpline set up for the results period. This support is aimed especially at students who are unsure about their next step: continuing their studies, choosing vocational training, looking for an apprenticeship or considering a first experience in the world of work. For many young people, GCSE results represent a decisive moment, often accompanied by stress or......

Matanga: How Funerals Bring the Congolese Community Together in Europe and Manchester

21 août 2026 - 07:15 Within the Congolese diaspora in Europe, the death of a community member often goes far beyond the immediate family. In Manchester, as in many major European cities, Matanga remains an important time for solidarity, remembrance, and the preservation of Congolese traditions. In Congolese culture, Matanga refers to the period of mourning surrounding a death and funeral. Relatives, friends, acquaintances, and members of the wider community come together to support the grieving family. Even far from their homeland, this tradition remains deeply rooted in the lives of many Congolese people. In Manchester, organising a Matanga can mobilise a large part of the community. Relatives and friends......

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Greater Manchester: Increased Roadside Checks Target Dangerous Driving

Stockport Businesses Invited to Support Work Experience Opportunities for Young People

Appeal for Witnesses After Woman Harassed on Bus in Stockport

Stockport continues to support young people after GCSE results

Matanga: How Funerals Bring the Congolese Community Together in Europe and Manchester

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