Oldham and Tameside Council looking to ban fires and barbecues on the Moors

A year on from devastating moorland fires in Greater Manchester,Oldham and Tameside Councils are looking to ban fires and barbecues on the moors above...

Call out for Laurels to take part in Peterloo 2019 Anniversary Event

A symbol of peace that was carried 200 years ago by some of those that protested at Peterloo, is the inspiration behind the role...

Lib Dems summon Pride Committee to Equalities Scrutiny amidst ‘Fyre Festival’ comparisons

The Liberal Democrats have demanded an Equalities Scrutiny summoning for Manchester Pride organisers amidst comparisons to the disastrous Fyre Festival. Lib Dem leader John Leech has...

Moss Side Repair Cafe and Longsight project lead the way in raising awareness of...

The National Lottery Community Fund is highlighting the incredible work recycling projects are making to the lives of local people across Manchester.   The National Lottery...

Keeping you waiting – Manchester Airport worst for security queues

Passengers travelling through Manchester face the longest average security queue waiting times of any large UK airport, according to Which? research. All three of the...

Manchester Greenpeace volunteers demand Burger King stops ‘flame-grilling’ the Amazon rainforest

On Saturday, Greenpeace volunteers spoke to people outside Burger King’s Manchester Piccadilly store, calling on the fast food company to stop ‘flame-grilling’ the Amazon rainforest. Forest fires in...

Operation rescues 101 dogs from suspected illegal breeders

An investigation into suspected illegal dog breeding has seen 101 dogs removed from houses in Greater Manchester. The 101 dachshunds were removed from households suspected...

New RHS garden free on Tuesdays for Salford residents

Salford residents will be able to visit RHS Garden Bridgewater free on Tuesdays thanks to an arrangement agreed between the RHS and Salford City...

GMP welcomes highest intake of female officers to date

The first attestation of 2020 took place yesterday on 8 January at the Albert Hall in Bolton and saw the largest single intake of...

Stockport’s Historic White Lion pub is brought back to life

One of Greater Manchester’s most historic pubs, which had been derelict for more than ten years, has been transformed into luxury apartments. The White Lion,...