Train drivers vote overwhelmingly to continue strike action

Train strikes are set to continue after Members of ASLEF, the train drivers’ union, voted overwhelmingly to continue strike action in the union’s ongoing...

Tributes paid to 20 year old Sale Sharks Academy player killed in car accident...

Tributes have been paid to a talented Rugby Player from Manchester who has died after being hit by a car in Newcastle at the...

Charlie Cornish to step down from Manchester Airport Group after 13 years

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) today announced the appointment of Ken O’Toole as its next Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr O’Toole will take over...

27 year old motorcyclist killed overnight in Bolton

A 27 year old motorcyclist has been killed in Bolton last night Police say he was travelling along Moss Bank Way between 10:40pm & 11:10pm...

Stockport couple jailed for multiple sex offences on three girls

A husband and wife have been jailed for a combined total of 28 years for child sex offences against three victims between 2002-08 Claire Moores...

A chance to have your say on the redevelopment of Hyde

Consultation opens this week for everyone to have their say on the draft vision and masterplan proposals being put forward to reinvigorate Hyde town...

United Utilities investing £6.1m to boost water quality in River Irwell

A multi-million pound project to introduce new storm water storage tanks and updated wastewater treatment methods is nearing completion at Rossendale Wastewater Treatment Works. The...

“Match girls” were trailblazers for workers’ rights, argues Manchester researcher

The story of how women in Victorian match factories fought against the brutal use of white phosphorus, was instrumental in shaping today’s workers’ rights,...

Children’s Mental Health Group celebrate at Stretford Mall

Families, friends, colleagues and supporters gathered at Stretford Mall recently to celebrate with Calm Connections, the community interest enterprise that provides support to families...

Fire chiefs warning over balcony fires during hot spell

Greater Manchester Fire chiefs are urging residents in flats to take extra care when enjoying the hot weather on balconies, after tackling two fires...