Older people missing out on financial support says Manchester study
Around 2 million people aged 65 and older live in poverty in the UK, and many are struggling with the growing cost of living...
Retirements will hit a record high this decade – but so too will the...
The number of people ending their working lives by reaching the State Pension Age (SPA) is set to reach a record high over the...
Over 150 people receive support from new post-covid service
More than 150 people living with complex physical, emotional and cognitive problems following covid have received support from a new post-covid support service in...
NHS lands breakthrough in global battle against superbugs
The NHS is set to roll out two ‘superbug’ busting drugs through a world-first, pioneering subscription deal that will help tackle antimicrobial resistance, the...
Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later
Children who learn to play well with others at pre-school age tend to enjoy better mental health as they get older, new research shows....
Police investigating attempted murder in Manchester City Centre appeal for information
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody for questioning after an altercation in the City...
Rail ‘strike day’ timetables outlined as passengers urged to plan ahead and only travel...
A Coordinated industry contingency plan will see very limited timetable available on strike days with around 20% of services running,train operators have said ahead...
Nine teenagers re-arrested over death of Kennie Carter
Nine teenagers have been re-arrested on suspicion of the murder of a teenager in January as the investigation continues.
Kennie Carter, 16, died in hospital...
Researchers help map the challenge of type 2 diabetes in Greater Manchester
A new report is aiming to reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes in Greater Manchester by helping communities understand their unique set of...
First payment of £326 to help people with cost of living to be paid...
More than eight million households across the whole of the UK will get a cash payment from July to ease cost of living pressures...