Under fire train operator given six month contract and told to sort out its...

The train operator Avanti West Coast has been given a short-term contract by the Department of Transport and challenged it to deliver the urgent...

Government plans “completely out of step with public opinion” as clear majority call for...

Polling by YouGov for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation this week found that 61% of the public agreed that benefits should go up in line...

Bury ‘sexual predator jailed for life for raping two teenage girls

A ‘sexual predator’ was sent to jail with life in prison yesterday for raping two teenage girls. Faizan Dogar 19, of Bolton Road, Bury, pleaded...

Plaque unveiling to commemorate an important part of Manchester’s theatrical past

Plaque unveiling to commemorate an important part of Manchester's theatrical past​Manchester City Council have unveiled a plaque at Central Library to commemorate the Library...

Asda launches £1 cafe meal deal for over 60s to help with cost of...

Asda has announced a range of new ‘winter warmer’ initiatives to support customers and community groups struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. The supermarket is offering...

Report reveals families raising disabled children are struggling to survive

New research  shows that UK families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children and young people are now facing serious financial jeopardy and struggling to...

Big Butterfly Count saw some species flourish this summer, but numbers are still worryingly...

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has released data on the number of butterflies and some day-flying moths recorded across this UK during this year’s Big...

Rescheduled Remembrance Vigil & Procession for those lost to suicide takes place this weekend

Singer, song writer & performer, Rowetta is taking part in START, through its multi award winning ‘Reach Out; Start to End Suicide’ campaign, for the...

The Power of Connecting the Library Community with the Rugby Community

The Rugby League World Cup 2021 has partnered with Libraries Connected, to deliver a programme of arts activities and events, inspired by rugby league,...

Ten see dreams come true through BUILD SALFORD 2022

Young people seeking success in the construction field are now on their way to building their dream careers from the ground up, thanks to...