Four in five schools worse off under Government spending plans
New figures, released today by the School Cuts coalition, reveal that four in five of England’s schools will be worse off next year than...
Manchester to Sheffield Rail passengers treated like second class citizens
Following the news of yet another delay to the upgrade works on the Sheffield to Manchester Hope Valley line, Mayor Dan Jarvis has asked...
Chancellor to announce plans for Simister Island improvements as part of £25b road investment...
The Chancellor will promise improvements to the M60 Simister Island interchange at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester as he pledges £25b for the upgrade...
Businesses and educators call for a radical overhaul of the skills system for Greater...
This week, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) have launched their joint ‘Ambition for Skills in Greater Manchester’...
Breast cancer bus to hit the streets of Greater Manchester
A bright pink BooBee Bus will be hitting the roads of Greater Manchester throughout the month of October, providing breast cancer awareness advice and...
Family of couple killed in M56 smash pay moving tribute
The family of a married couple who died following a collision on the M56 in Cheshire have paid tribute to them.
Richard and Angela Wong,...
Thomas Cook staff to protest at Tory Party Conference
Hundreds of Thomas Cook workers who were made redundant without warning last week when the company collapsed, will hold a demonstration at Conservative’s party...
Oldham College wins a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award
Oldham College has won a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award (PRTA) for its flagship Teaching for Distinction programme.
The accolade – the first ever for...
Boris visits North Manchester Hospital and gives the go ahead for its rebuild
Staff at North Manchester General Hospital welcomed a visit by the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and Health Secretary, Matt Hancock.
The visit coincided with the...
National Trust announce scheme to unlock history and heritage for millions of people affected...
Two of the UK’s most popular charities have today announced an ambitious three-year project to unlock some of the nation’s best loved history and...