Over £730,000 confiscated from individuals involved in a multi-million-pound cross-Pennine drugs ring

At a recent POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act) hearing at Manchester Crown Court, the Judge confiscated a total of £345,031.40 from 7 individuals involved...

Worsley family pay tribute to 16 year old son who died at Leeds Festival

The family of a 16-year-old boy who tragically died at the Leeds Festival have today released a tribute to him. West Yorkshire Police have named...

Waste not, want not: Sainsbury’s latest labelling changes could save up to 17 million...

Sainsbury’s has today announced major changes to its date labels on packaging for 276 own brand products in a bid to help reduce food...

New evidence shows planting around school playgrounds protects children from air pollution

Scientists have published new evidence showing that selective planting of vegetation between roads and playgrounds can substantially cut toxic traffic-derived air pollution reaching school...

Greater Manchester drives commitment to levelling up for young people and tackling digital inequalities

In a drive to address inequalities and levelling up across the region, Greater Manchester’s leaders, private and public sector and young person’s charities have...

Pandemic photos could help Salford charities

Pandemic photos could help Salford charities Twelve photos of Salford taken during the pandemic lockdown could help raise cash for local charities. The Ceremonial...

Dobcross Band Club hits top note

A brass band's home in the Saddleworth hills has scored first prize as it is named Greater Manchester CAMRA's Club of the Year. Dobcross Band...

Proposals to introduce a Public Space Protection Order for Ashton Town Centre

Residents in Ashton under Lyne are being asked to give their views on proposals to introduce a Public Space Protection Order to make Ashton...

Social media experiment reveals potential to ‘inoculate’ millions of users against misinformation

Short animations giving viewers a taste of the tactics behind misinformation can help to “inoculate” people against harmful content on social media when deployed...

Public call for tougher restrictions on buying tobacco in Britain

People in Britain strongly support restricting the sale of tobacco near schools and raising the legal age of sale to 21, finds a new...