Coronavirus infections remain high while Omicron ‘stealth variant’ rises says latest REACT study

Findings from the REACT coronavirus monitoring programme, based on almost 95,000 swab tests taken between 8 February and 1 March, show that around 1...

Heightened uncertainty and the spectre of inflation hang over the Spring Statement

Households and public services will be squeezed by higher inflation, the economy rocked by heightened uncertainty, and the public finances buffeted by the fallout...

Most adults in the North West have a shocking lack of kidney knowledge

A nationwide survey has revealed the majority of adults have a shocking lack of knowledge about their kidneys and aren’t aware of the devastating...

UK has “sleepwalked” into a system in which children are failing to get suitable...

The UK has “sleepwalked” into a system in which children are failing to get suitable placements in foster care and children’s homes, finds a...

1.2 million Electric vehicles expected on the North West’s Roads by 2030.

Electricity North West is accelerating its predication for how quickly the North West will shift to electric vehicles as a result of the significant...

No Smoking Day – half a million saved for ex-smokers

Patients at Stepping Hill Hospital who have given up smoking are ‘quids-in’ thanks to the specialist team who helped them quite the habit. To celebrate...

‘Good’ GCSE grades are vital for educational outcomes but barely impact wellbeing

Students who achieve a D or grade 3 in GCSE maths are less likely to take A-levels or get a degree than those who...

Judge rules in favour of Burnham’s bus plans

A judicial review into the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s plans to take control of the region’s bus network has come down in favour of...

Fury as Heinz-Kraft move £140m investment from Wigan plant to the continent

Unite is seeking cast-iron reassurances from top Kraft Heinz executives about the future of its Kitt Green plant in Wigan, after the firm redirected...

Mancunian Way maintenance closure postponed to next weekend

The annual closure of the Mancunian Way will be rescheduled to the weekend of Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March it has been announced. The...