A breakthrough for Northern Powerhouse rail as Liverpool to Manchester line announced

The next steps of development for Northern Powerhouse Rail  between Manchester and Liverpool have been announced today and have been described as a breakthrough...

Calls by Magistrates to reform so called quickie justice

Magistrates in England and Wales have called for an overhaul of the so-called single justice procedure. The Procedure—which handles around 40,000 criminal cases every month—needs...

Rochdale announce local family with strong roots are the preferred investor in the club

Following the expiration of a period of exclusivity with World Soccer Holdings LLC, Rochdale AFC has announced that it has been approached by, and...

Five options on the table for Bury Market

Five options for the future of Bury’s indoor market hall have been drawn up. Traders have been presented with the findings of surveyors’ reports into...

Respect the area says Dove Stone Partnership ahead of Easter break

Ahead of the Easter holidays, the Dove Stone partnership is reminding visitors to the reservoir about the need to be respectful to the local...

Work to start next week on £33.6millon A34 Corridor scheme

Work will start next week on the £33.6million scheme to improve connectivity along the A34 corridor. The government announced in the Autumn that the scheme...

Salford’s first solar farm switched on

A two-megawatt solar farm has been connected to the national grid and is set to provide electricity to around 800 homes. The 3.8-hectare site, located...

MP’s call on Ministers to ‘radically increase’ sexual health services funding amid ‘red flag’...

The Government has “failed to heed” warnings over adequately funding sexual health services amid “deeply concerning” data on STIs in young people,a committee of...

State-of-the-art Middleton housing scheme open its doors

An innovative housing project in Middleton that will provide affordable apartments for residents aged 55 and over has opened its doors. The development, delivered by...

Bury Art Museum wins £500k to keep collection safe

Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre has won £589,545 to carry out essential building works which will help to protect its many artworks. The money,...