Denton Born Jimmy Armfield dies at the age of 82
Denton born Jimmy Armfield has died of cancer at the age of eight two.
The former Blackpool captain who played for the club for seventeen...
Multi million pound project to rebuild Heywood Bridge is to get underway
The ambitious repair of Queen’s Park Bridge is about to get under way, with Heywood-based company, BDB Special Projects Ltd, making the final preparations...
Body of a man found in search for missing Alfred Sykes
Police searching for missing man Alfred Sykes have sadly found a body.
The 80-year-old from the Stockport was last seen around 4.20pm last Wednesday in...
Global night time economy success to be showcased in Greater Manchester at the Night...
Global night time economy experts and city leaders will come together in Manchester next week to celebrate the successes of the industry and set...
Petition launched to enclose City Centre canals following death of student last week
A campaign has been launched asking for barriers to be put around City Centre canals.
The petition, set up by Change.org follows the death of...
Country’s first specialist unit launches in Manchester to support patients with sickle cell disease
Patients in the North West living with a rare blood disease have welcomed the launch of a pioneering new specialist unit and 24/7 helpline...
Manchester born soldier killed fighting ISIS in Syria
A Manchester born soldier has been killed killed in Syria while in combat against the Islamic State
The MOD have confirmed that 33-year-old, Sgt Matt Tonroe...
Devo Manc led to significant improvements across health system, study finds
The devolution deals which granted Greater Manchester increased control over a range of public services enabled them to make significant improvements in many parts...
Liveability index places both Manchester and Oldham among the North’s blackspots
A new report published this week reveals the hidden areas where families on average incomes are most likely to struggle to find housing and...
Bolton takes centre stage as Greater Manchester Town of Culture
Bolton officially launched its year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture with a spectacular event at the town’s famous Octagon Theatre.
Performances from the theatre’s...