Y chromosome puts men at risk of heart disease
Men who carry a specific type of Y chromosome are at an 11 per cent increased risk of heart and circulatory disease, according to...
New online safety bill will see porn sites required to verify users age
Safer Internet Day, Digital Minister Chris Philp is announcing the Online Safety Bill will be significantly strengthened with a new legal duty requiring all...
Emergency food parcel use rockets in May during Covid crisis
Food banks in the Trussell Trust’s network are reporting their busiest month ever, with an 89% increase in emergency food parcels given to people...
This could be just the tip of the iceberg”
Staff have reported allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination in every fire and rescue service in England – and recent headlines about misconduct may...
Government set to announce move to Step 3 of restrictions easing
England will press ahead with plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions further on May 17, including allowing people to meet indoors, indoor hospitality reopening and...
Two arrests in Mossley murder investigation
Police investigating the death of Thomas Campbell in Mossley last weekend have made two arrests as a murder inquiry continues.
The 38 year old was...
Renovation of historic Middleton school is completed
One of the most important historic buildings in Middleton has been re-opened at a special ceremony following a £590,000 revamp by us and the National...
Cyber security dominates discussions on day one of IP EXPO Manchester
IP EXPO Manchester kicked off in Manchester Central today with a record breaking attendance and a staunch security reminder from keynote speaker Kevin Mitnick,...
East Lancashire Railway on the right track as donations hit £100,000
The future of The East Lancashire Railway has taken a step closer to being secured as donations to ensure its survival passed the £100,000...
Masked men grab dog and threaten 65 year old man in Stockport Park
Three masked men grabbed a dog of a 65-year-old man in Grafton Street Park and threatened to harm it unless he handed over his...