Global campaign to end ivory trade begins in Manchester
Thousands of virtual elephants will be released in Manchester, in the first leg of a trek through Birmingham, London, France, the Netherlands, Australia and...
Greater Manchester’s Fire Service most improved and one of best performing in the country
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s performance across eleven areas and found the service was ‘good’ in ten areas and ‘adequate’ in one area according to...
Beast from the East M62 snow volunteers thanked at Town Hall event
Volunteers who helped those caught up in the ‘Beast from the East’ M62 motorway mayhem have been thanked at an event at Rochdale Town...
Inspired by the waterfronts of Oslo and Sydney-Plans for Media City Waterfront get the...
New regeneration proposals to transform MediaCity and The Quays into an iconic waterfront destination, rivalling some of the finest in the world, have been...
Government pledges £8m to help Greater Manchester’s Rough Sleeping problem
The government has pledged £8m towards ending rough sleeping across Greater Manchester.
New housing secretary James Brokenshire said the funding is intended to help 500...
Ramadan Food Drive helps Trussell Trust Food Banks in Manchester
During the month of Ramadan, Muslim charity The10thDay has been encouraging followers of the faith from across Greater Manchester to make food donations to the Christian...
Oldham to cancel council meeting to watch the World Cup
Oldham Council is set to ‘postpone’ its Full Council meeting on Wednesday to avoid clashing with England’s World Cup Semi-Final game.
Respective ‘skippers’ Councillor Sean...
Salford fire being brought under control
Greater Manchester Fire Crews are currently tackling a blaze that has broken out in Ford Lane Salford
The fire involves a large quantity of tyres...
Works to improve access to Ashton Canal started
Work has begun on access to the Ashton Canal in Audenshaw
Thanks to £724k funding from Transport for Greater Manchester through the Department for Transport’s...
Greater Manchester councils investing £1 BILLION into fracking industry
Councils in Greater Manchester are investing £1 billion into the fracking industry, the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
Manchester Council is a leading member in a regionwide...