Figures reveal shocking levels of poverty in the North West

32 per cent of children in the North West are living in poverty, compared to 30 per cent in the UK. A report out this...

Grayling at the apex of summer rail timetable chaos say MP’s

The Transport Secretary Chris Grayling was at "the apex" of the system and had the power to halt timetable changes that led to the...

Survivors Manchester Launches Christmas Appeal for Salford Food Bank

Survivors Manchester, a Greater Manchester charity that provides support to male survivors of unwanted sexual experiences, is launching a Christmas appeal by asking people...

Bouncers sacked after Nightclub incident

The Nighclub bouncers involved in the incident outside a Manchester night club in the early hours of Sunday morning have been sacked. A video posted...

Altrincham Grammar School wins funds to expand

Altrincham Grammar School is among sixteen selective schools that have been given permission to expand their places after committing to improving access for disadvantaged...

Nearly 50,000 sick and disabled people have been hit by Tory cuts to ESA...

The Labour Party is calling on the Government to immediately reverse key social security payments to people with disabilities after new analysis has shown...

Summerseat bridge moves another step closer

A replacement for Kay Bridge in Summerseat, which was destroyed by the Boxing Day floods of 2015, is another step closer. The Government has just...

YouTube Music creates special ‘projection-mapped’ hand-painted mural in Manchester for The 1975

Created to mark the release of The 1975’s third studio album - ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’ - the unveiling of the mural...

Police investigating after teenager attacked outside Manchester nightclub

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital to be treated for a serious head injury after a fight outside a Manchester nightclub in the...

Local charities line up for free skating at Manchester Ice Rink

First Street’s Manchester Ice Rink is inviting local charities to come down and get their skates on this winter, with free skate sessions. First on...