Man charged with Beswick murder of Christopher Hanley

Marvin Sutton aged 35 of no fixed abode has been charged with the murder of Christopher Hanley in Beswick on Saturday He has been remanded...

Seven year delay in First stage of HS2 line

The Government has announced today that the completion of the first stage of HS2 will be delayed by up to seven years. With Boris Johnson’s...

May asks for three month extension and will quit if it takes longer

The Prime Minister has requested a three month delay for the Brexit process. In a letter to Donald Tusk, Theresa May says it ‘remains my...

Portico Library could be transformed after being awarded development grant by The National Lottery...

The Portico Library in Manchester has successfully received initial support* through a Development grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their project, Reuniting...

UK has “sleepwalked” into a system in which children are failing to get suitable...

The UK has “sleepwalked” into a system in which children are failing to get suitable placements in foster care and children’s homes, finds a...

Manchester Arctic convoy veterans to be honoured

World War II veterans from the Greater Manchester area will be honoured at a special ceremony at Manchester Town Hall on Monday 13 October...

Improve or make plans for your own departure-Burnham’s warning to rail companies

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has today issued an ultimatum to the rail industry – deliver for passengers in the North or make plans...

Now or never to save cash, Which? warns, as new research reveals ATMs and...

Almost a quarter of free-to-use ATMs have vanished since 2018 and almost half of the UK’s bank branches have closed since 2015, Which? analysis...

Morrisons accused of sexist pricing 

The supermarket of the North, Morrisons, stands accused of sexist pricing. New research today published by the Fawcett Society reveals that sexist pricing is widespread...

Bank of England reveals new £50 note featuring Alan Turing

Today, Governor Andrew Bailey unveils the design of the new £50 banknote featuring the scientist Alan Turing. He will be joined by Stephen Fry...