Royal honour for Oldham Councillor

Councillor Abdul Jabbar has been made an MBE  in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Oldham Council’s Deputy Leader has been recognised today for his services...

Architects submit submit ‘Wild Urbanism’ masterplan for Manchester’s Red Bank

Working on behalf of Far East Consortium (FEC), the developer behind  Manchester’s Victoria North joint venture partnership with Manchester City Council, an outline planning...

Date for Great Manchester Run 2018 is set

THE date for next year's Great Manchester Run has been announced. Europe's biggest 10K, which was accompanied by a half marathon for the first time...

Former Bury Police HQ to be the site of two new care homes

The former police HQ in Bury town centre is to be given a bright new future as the site for two much-needed care homes. The...

Green light for Landmark Arts and Humanities Building

Plans for Manchester Metropolitan University’s new flagship Arts and Humanities building have been given the green light by Manchester City Council. The council’s Planning Committee...

Bolton to welcome new drive-thru Greggs and Burger King

Diners in Bolton are due to receive two new drive-thru restaurants after developers secured funding from specialist lender Together. Developers A&F Forecourts have completed the...

Ambitious Cityscape plans for New Cross area

Manchester City Council is outlining proposals to preserve and improve the public realm in a key part of the city centre. The Neighbourhood Development Framework...

Nine students at Manchester University found guilty of breaching health and safety laws over...

Nine students from the University of Manchester who have been taking part in a rent strike have been found guilty and are to be...

Long standing Droylsden councillor steps down after 27 years

AFTER 27 years’ service to the people of Droylsden East, Jim Middleton has announced that he is to stand down as a Tameside councillor...

Oldham’s Old Library takes next step in return to former glory

The revamp of Oldham’s Old Library continues to take shape, with the main scaffolding structure now removed to reveal the beautiful stonework and restored...