Health chiefs sign unique agreement in latest wave of health and care devolution in...

The latest stage of Devo Manc takes place this morning as health chiefs will gather to sign a major agreement to create a united,...

First ever summer Proms at Gorton Monastery

Gorton Philharmonic will perform its first ever Summer Proms Concert at Gorton Monastery this Sunday 12th July at 2.30pm.  Don’t miss your chance to see...

Seeing double! Keepers at Chester Zoo are celebrating the arrival of two exceptionally rare...

The foals arrived within hours of each other to mums Jamila and Zarrin and dad, Holmes on 4 July after year-long pregnancies.  The onager is...

Keep your dog on a lead or you’re on dangerous ground, urges new level...

A new campaign urging people to keep their dogs on a lead near level crossings in the North West has been launched by Network...

Northern Quarter artist to promote Channel Four series 

A BPP Professional Education Creative Artworker who lived in the Northern Quarter has been rewarded in a global competition to promote the iconic Channel...

Fahy to retire from Greater Manchester’s Police

Sir Peter Fahy has announced that he is to stand down as Chief Constable of Greater Manchester after thirteen years in the top job. In...

The not so big society 

The number of people helping out their friends and neighbours dropped significantly following the recession, new research from The University of Manchester finds.  A study...

Northern Powerhouse splutters on 

Despite dodging questions on the postponing of the Transpennine rail electrification during Prime Minister's questions, yesterday's budget saw at least some commitment to the...

Land Commission, new planning powers and Mayoral control over Fire services for Greater Manchester

Details of the latest wave of devolution to Greater Manchester were announced today,set out in a document accompanying today’s Budget statement. The additional measures will,...

Oldham is ready for Britain in bloom

  The borough of Oldham is revving up to retain our Best City in North West in Bloom title and hope the trophy will be...