New £3m model of mental health support agreed in Salford.

A new citywide mental health service has been approved, anticipated to support an additional 5,000 people per year in Salford. ‘Living Well Salford’, jointly...

Manchester study finds that Diabetes drugs could save thousands of lives

New research has linked two types of less-often prescribed diabetes drugs with lower chances of potentially fatal heart problems - including heart attack, heart...

Historic Didsbury Library to close for redecoration

The revamp of the historic library will be fully funded by Manchester City Council and will be the library’s first full refurbishment since 2011....

Over 90% of adult unpaid carers feel ignored by the Government

Findings from a new Carers Trust survey released this morning provide alarming evidence of a deep-rooted failure by successive governments to understand and meet...

First research definition for long Covid in children and young people

The first research definition of what is meant by ‘long Covid’ in children and young people has been formally agreed in a new study The...

Severe drought threatens 13 million with hunger in Horn of Africa

An estimated 13 million people are waking up severely hungry every day in the Horn of Africa, as the region grapples with a major...

73 year old man killed after being hit by a lorry in Salford

A 73 year old man has been killed after being hit by a lorry in Salford this afternoon The accident happened on Worsley Road North,...

Son who murdered his mother in Gorton fire convicted

A son has been found guilty of the murder of his mother following a fire at their home in Gorton last year. Mark See, 34,...

Javid announces plans to tackle NHS waiting lists as Labour responds by saying plans...

The NHS aims to eliminate waits of over 18 months by April 2023, and waits over 65 weeks by March 2024 as it aims...

36 year old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Hulme

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempt murder and remains in custody for questioning It follows an incident in Hulme yesterday which...