‘Growing concerns’ over use of Tasers as police watchdog calls for more scrutiny following...

The police watchdog is investigating a series of incidents involving Tasers and has called for “greater scrutiny” of their use by officers. The news comes...

Two Bury-based entrepreneurs who have used the lockdown period to create a virtual business...

Two entrepreneurs have used the lockdown period to create a virtual business card which replaces the need to carry traditional printed cards and works...

Andy Burnham calls on Government to give urgent support to English regions to implement...

Andy Burnham, has called for more support from the Government for cities outside London to deal with the implications of the Prime Minister’s statement...

Ambitious improvement plans for Bury Market

Council leaders are formulating ambitious improvement plans to keep Bury Market as the jewel in Bury’s crown. A range of short-term and long-term options is...

PM’s statement is too soon for the North West says Greater Manchester’s Mayor

Greater Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham appearing on Sky News this morning said that the  changes announced by Boris Johnson on Sunday night were “quite substantial” and...

Bury driver stopped in Lake District driving to Dundee to buy a puppy

A driver from Bury was stopped yesterday by Cumbrian Police and issued with a fixed penalty notice after he admitted he was driving to...

Greater Manchester establishes Night-Time Economy Task Force to support the sector

Greater Manchester’s Portfolio lead for Economy, Cllr Elise Wilson, and Night-Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, have convened a group of experts from across the...

All passengers at Manchester Airport to wear gloves and masks from today

Passengers travelling through MAG’s three airports at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands will be asked to cover their faces and wear gloves from...

Live-Any large scale change to the lock-down would be premature says Greater Manchester’s Mayor

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will host a remote press conference  following the weekly Greater Manchester COVID-19 Emergency Committee.  The Mayor will be...

Greater Manchester leaders warn of “second wave of homelessness”, call for urgent Government action

THE MAYOR of Greater Manchester and City Mayor of Salford have warned of a “second wave of homelessness” as a result of the coronavirus...