Maria White has to raise her voice to be heard above the constant hum of traffic and car horns on Stockport Road in Levenshulme.
As a lone cyclist weaves between the parked cars and traffic, 44-year-old Maria shares how she's sad that the road feels so dangerous to use.
It's one of the reasons she and her husband Tim White, 55, are moving to Denmark in a few weeks - Maria's homeland. The couple live in Levenshulme and have seen it transformed into an up-and-coming neighbourhood over the years.
The area is one which has become known for its trendy cafes, with places such as Station South attracting custom from the area and beyond. READ MORE: 'Our hearts are broken' - Award-winning bakery Trove confirms closure of all sites But it's not a place the couple feel they can settle down.
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