Fifth suspect arrested over murder of Liam Smith

A 38 year-old woman was arrested in York, on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. She has been taken to custody ahead of being questioned by...

Greater Manchester Police announced as one of three police forces to pilot new measures...

Yesterday the Government has announced new measures to ‘crackdown on domestic abusers on a large scale’. Three areas across the UK have been chosen...

Police release image of man they wish to speak to in connection with two...

The two assaults reported to have taken place this morning at the Freehold Tram Stop and Morrisons area of Hollinwood in Oldham respectively. These...

Manchester rated ‘Excellent’ by UNESCO as a Creative City of Literature

Manchester has been rated ‘Excellent’ in all categories by UNESCO after submitting its first report since becoming a City of Literature – a unique...

Manchester’s Walk for Women returns for 2023

Manchester’s Walk for Women will return to the city centre on Saturday 4 March to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023. Hundreds of women and supporters...

More than one and a half million children in England live in cold, damp...

Shocking new research from Citizens Advice shows 1.6 million children currently live in privately rented homes with damp, mould or excessive cold. The charity’s...

Forget ‘unretiring’ the Covid cohort – mothers, older workers and people with disabilities hold...

Government efforts to boost Britain’s workforce should focus on supporting more mothers into work, and helping older workers and those with a disability stay...

Manchester’s The Hair Sanctuary launches first of its kids training programme focused on black...

Sale-based salon, The Hair Sanctuary, has launched a UK first this February with a new campaign to educate foster carers of black and mixed...

Public raises £20k+ for Manchester charity causes by cold-water dipping

We Love MCR Charity are celebrating yet another successful mind-over-matter fundraising challenge, after their "Valentine's Dip" took place at Sale Water Park on Saturday....

Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds. In a paper...