UK economy almost flat-lined in October

Britain's economy barely grew in October as figures out today showed that Gross domestic product edged up by just 0.1%, slowing sharply from monthly...

Tributes paid to 13 year old Jack

The family of a boy who died following a collision in Ashton-in-Makerfield have paid tribute to him. In a statement, the family of Jack Marcus...

Story of Mayfield brought to life with new book

A new book charting the early stages of Manchester’s Mayfield redevelopment and sharing the inside story of this landmark project, has been published. Created and...

ONS alcohol-specific death figures for 2019 record the second highest figures since 2001

In 2019, there were 7,565 deaths registered in the UK that related to alcohol-specific causes, the second highest since the data time series began...

Police search after woman in her 20’s raped in Withington

An investigation is underway after a woman was raped in the Withington area of Manchester on Friday. Police received a report at midday on Friday...

Investigations continue as Family reunited with one of five stolen French Bulldog puppies –

A family who had five French Bulldog puppies stolen during a burglary have been reunited with one of the litter. The family from Royton are...

Human interactions with wild and farmed animals must change dramatically to reduce risk of...

The authors of the new report argue that well-meaning but simplistic actions such as complete bans on hunting and wildlife trade, ‘wet markets’ or...

Former Chancellor bags another job and this time it’s in Manchester

Former Chancellor and Ex MP for  Tatton George Osborne has got himself another job. The current editor of the London Evening Standard has taken on an...

The worst I have seen in fifteen years

A magistrate and her daughter from Leigh have been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to two West Highland white terriers. Gail Bradshaw – a magistrate...

Manchester University Press announces their British Pop Archive book series

Manchester University Press will be publishing an exciting series of short books, taking inspiration from The British Pop Archive (BPA) which is currently housed...