Stockport Council and Stockport Economic Alliance launch ambitious new Economic Plan for Stockport

Stockport Council and Stockport Economic Alliance have launched the Borough’s new Economic Plan, at an event which set out the partnership’s ambition to grow...

Artisan Studio provides a window into the work of Our Town Hall project

new feature on Albert Square is offering a fascinating glimpse into the work of the skilled craftspeople helping to repair and restore Manchester Town...

Manchester Council has about turn on former Central Retail Park site

Manchester City Council are to reexamine plans for the development of the former Central Retail site in the City Centre with a new high-quality,...

Kate Green confirmed as Greater Manchester Deputy Mayor by Police, Fire and Crime Panel

Kate Green has been confirmed as the new Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester for Policing and Crime. A formal report will be submitted to...

Landmark agreement between Greater Manchester and Innovate UK to boost innovation and R&D in...

Greater Manchester’s burgeoning innovation ecosystem has taken another major step forward with the signing of an agreement with the UK's national innovation agency, Innovate...

Trafford takes a big leap into the future with robot trial

Trafford Council has taken a giant leap into the future by approving a pilot scheme to … bring robots to the borough. The decision means...

United Utilities announces £1.3m support to boost river health and reduce flooding risks

United Utilities, the North West’s water company, has awarded more than £1.3m of funding to projects which will boost levels of sustainable drainage across...

HSBC to close 114 branches next year

The HSBC Bank branch in Ashton under Lyne is among 114 to close next year with the bank saying the amount of customers using...

Driving tests in the region to be hit by strike action in run up...

Car driving tests in the region are set to be hit by strike action in the run up to Xmas A rolling programme of action...

Star in the studio – Littleborough resident’s transformation is work of art

dream, a big dose of ambition and 3 years of hard work has seen Littleborough resident Neela Jackson transform a semi-derelict barn used for...