Sleepwalking into a cashless society will leave millions in society behind
Millions of consumers across the UK face being left behind if we don’t plan properly for an increasingly cashless society.
That's according to a report...
Dry summer and early harvest caused fire devastation for North West farmers
NFU Mutual's harvest period claims figures have shown the fire devastation caused by the hot, dry summer for UK farmers, with claims costs rising...
What makes Christmas music Christmassy? University Professor may have the answer
Professor Darren Sproston, who is the Director of the School of Arts and Media at the University of Chester, has been exploring the well-known,...
Jailed for life after he mowed down Nathan outside a Stockport nightclub
A man who killed another person by running him over outside a social club in Stockport has been jailed for life
Thirty two year old...
Two men who sexually exploited a teenager have been jailed
Miquil Lucas Diozzi aged 29 of Thorncliffe Grove, Longsight was 20 when he targeted the girl aged 14.
He plied her with alcohol and drugs...
Manchester Study Takeaway containers – the environmental cost of packing our favourite fast-foods
Scientists say more should be done to tackle the growing environmental impact of takeaway food containers.
A new study estimates there are 2025 million takeaway...
Junk food diet raises depression risk, researchers find
A diet of fast food, cakes and processed meat increases your risk of depression, according to researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University.
A paper from Manchester...
Manchester music data experts identify perfect formula for Christmas number one
Music data experts at Manchester digital record label Ostereo have come up with the perfect formula for landing a Christmas number one ,and the...
Manchester’s Architect of the Thirlmere Dam recognised as one of the most influential surveyors
The late William Telford Gunson, a former member of Manchester City Council,from 1884 until 1892 has been recognised as one of the most influential surveyors of...
An emotional day for Oldham as Annie comes home
On Friday 14th, after two years of fundraising, Oldham received its stunning Annie Kenney statue in Parliament Square.
The event was opened by Jim McMahon...