Report finds child sexual abuse in most major UK religions

Child sexual abuse has been found in most major UK religions, according to a new report by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse; with some...

Salford flood basin project up for two awards

IT'S the size of 260 Olympic swimming pools, will have its own wetland and wildlife habitat, and will help protect hundreds of homes and...

Tributes to Nicholas Parsons who has died at the age of 96

Tributes have been pouring in today following the announcement of the death of the broadcasting colossus Nicholas Parsons. The ninety six year old who will...

Over 1,100 children in the North West to wake up homeless this Christmas, Shelter...

Charity launches urgent appeal after investigation reveals devastating realities faced by homeless children Shelter analysis of government statistics reveals that over 1,100 children will wake...

Bank closures drive people to the Post Office to handle cash

The rise in local banking branches closing across the UK has increased the demand for access to cash deposit services at Post Offices, new...

Birth rate is at its lowest level in a decade and mothers are getting...

The birth rate has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade years figures released this morning show as more couples are...

Salford awarded funding as part of Violence Reduction Unit’s investment in communities

SEVEN organisations in Salford have been awarded funding from Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to help reduce violence and hate crime, improve community...

Manchester hotels recycle soap as part of sustainability push

Four hotels in the city region have signed up to be a part of the Clean the World initiative and committed to recycling leftover...

Waking from a coma to a covid world: Nurse credits mental health team with...

It seemed like just another week for local nurse, Jess. She’d just finished a late shift and was walking back to her car. But...
The Transpennine rail route provides the most direct rail link between Manchester and Leeds, as well as connecting smaller towns

Government trebles budget on Transpennine rail route and promises to slash journey times from...

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a more than trebling in the investment for TransPennine Route Upgrades (TRU), promising to slash journey times, setting...