Was classic novel inspired by Greater Manchester setting?

It is a debate unlikely ever to be fully resolved: Was the novel The Railway Children inspired by the author’s hometown in south east London,...

Six named and charged following Rochdale modern slavery raids

Six people have been charged by Greater Manchester Police following yesterday’s early morning raids tackling modern slavery across Rochdale Each of the six are charged...

65 year old critical after assault at Stockport Interchange

A 65-year-old man who was subjected to serious injuries and remains in a critical condition after being assaulted at Stockport Interchange yesterday evening No arrests...

Labour pledges to bring all train operators into public hands within 5 years

  Labour have pledged to take every major train operating company back into public hands if they come into power at the next election The party...

Car insurers told to keep monthly charges reasonable after sharp rises in premiums

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has told its members to keep monthly charges for motor insurance "reasonable" following complaints about a sharp rise...

Michelin Star Chef to head new restaurant at Stock Exchange

Gary Neville’s Stock Exchange Hotel’s Restaurant is to get a new name and a new head chef Thirty three year old Niall Keating, who’s worked...

New exhibition will explore transformation of Salford

A fascinating new exhibition starting next month will look at Salford throughout its redevelopment phase during the 1960s and 70s.  ‘Invisible Cities: Salford before, during...

Gary and Emma Neville to host The Great Mancunian Ball to help build new...

The Great Mancunian Ball is coming to Manchester on Thursday 28th November thanks to the support of Gary and Emma Neville. Held at Aviva Studios the home...

New lead for tackling stalking joins the ranks at GMP

It’s National Stalking Awareness Week and Greater Manchester Police have announced the appointment of a new stalking chief Detective Chief Inspector, Damian Simpson, recently joined...

Co-op’s renewable energy partnership powers new solar farm

Co-op has announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to utilise the clean energy produced from ScottishPower Renewables’ Coldham solar farm in...