Facelift for the Bridgewater Canal in Salford
A five mile stretch of the Bridgewater Canal running through Salford is to be regenerated as part of a £5.5m scheme.
The stretch of the...
New brew celebrates Lowry connection
Hyde's Brewery has marked its 150 years and a move to Salford with news ale in tribute to LS Lowry.
The Brewery teamed-up with the...
Why grey and ugly in our cities is bad for your health
A new report out today and researched in Manchester reveals the clear link between land use and public health in English cities.
The report...
New pedestrian bridge over the Irwell is unveiled
Details have been released today of a new pedestrian bridge across the River Irwell as part of development of Irwell River Park led by...
Plans to reconnect Rochdale town centre come a step closer
Plans to transform the area around the River Roch in the centre of Rochdale have taken a step forward after the winner of a...
Lake District set to bid for World Heritage status
The Lake District has been invited by The Department of Culture, Media and Sport to prepare a case for the coveted UNESCO World Heritage...
Cash boost for Peel Park
Salford's oldest park has been given an new year funding boost.
Salford City Council has successfully bid for £54,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and...
The battle of Winwick Pass
Between the M6 and M62 near Newton-Le-Willows, a wooded valley branches off east-wards from the Wigan-Warrington road.
The northern side of the valley, known...
Scheme planned to turn Cornbrook into Gateway
Plans are afoot for a major residential regeneration scheme around the Cornbrook area off Chester Road in the area near the old Pomona Docks.
The...
Lutyens Masterpiece to become Gotham Hotel
With the news that The Bespoke Hotel Group has announced plans to develop Edwin Lutyens 1930's Art Deco masterpiece on King Street this week,...