Government’s pledge on 40 new hospitals is on shaky ground

Plans for 40 new hospitals by 2030 are on shaky ground, NHS leaders have said, warning that delays are pushing up costs, denting staff...

CMA to launch investigation on petrol prices

A review of competition in the road fuel market has found cause for concern in the growing gap between the price of crude oil...

Manchester’s Summer Reading Challenge returns for young readers

The summer’s annual reading challenge was launched today at Central Library with a group of young children from St Anne's R C Primary School...

Cheadle Hulme School on the hunt for old boys and girls

A Cheadle Hulme school is looking to reconnect with former students. St James Catholic High School aims to build an unrivalled network of past pupils,...

Electricity North West brings Electric Vehicle Experience to MediaCity

Businesses are being invited to experience electric vehicles close-up at a free event hosted by Electricity North West at MediaCityUK this July. The Electric Vehicles...

Taxi driver loses licence after attempted fraud discovered by council officers

A private hire driver has had his licence revoked following an Oldham Council investigation into fraudulent documents. During the Covid pandemic councils accepted certain documents...

42,000 jobs can be created making UK schools safer, greener and more energy efficient

Making UK school buildings energy efficient and fit for the future is a win-win, according to a new report published  by the TUC. The report...

LIVE-Johnson steps down as Tory leader but stays on as PM until new leader...

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to stand down as Conservative Party leader Speaking at the Downing Street lectern he said that "It...

Atom Valley plan for thousands of jobs to take a major step forward

A once in a lifetime opportunity to transform the economy and create jobs in the north east of Greater Manchester is about to take...

Passenger dragged 13 metres down Shudehill tram platform after bag trapped in door

The Rail Investigation branch are to investigate an incident on Manchester's tram network when a passenger was trapped in a door at Shudehill station The...