The last surviving Battle of Britain pilot has died
John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the iconic Battle of Britain, passed away peacefully yesterday at the age of 105.
Paddy Hemingway, one...
Acclaimed author Sarah Hall joins The University’s Centre for New Writing
Internationally acclaimed novelist and short story writer Sarah Hall has joined The University of Manchester as a Professor of Creative Writing.
Sarah joins a prestigious...
Oldham to become the ‘centre of the universe’ with a homecoming visit from Professor...
The famous physicist will make a special visit to share his expertise with students in his home town
Oldham is to become the centre...
Police appeal after man found in River Irwell
Police are appealing for the public’s help after a body was found in the River Irwell
Richard Crawt was pronounced dead at the scene after...
Manchester aid worker awarded Humanitarian Medal from King Charles for work in Libya
Manchester aid worker Anna Daniell has told of her pride at being presented with a Humanitarian Medal by King Charles.
Anna was awarded the honour...
Manchester author Longlisted for The Carnegies children’s book awards 2025
Manchester born writer Matt Goodfellow is shortlisted for the Medal for Writing for his debut novel The Final Year.
Matt was born in Withington, Manchester,...
Search continues for missing Darren as family say we just you home
A large GMP response is underway including specialist search advisors, an underwater search team, police dogs and officers from Wigan Police Station as the...
Lisa Goodwin-Allen announces she’s moving on from Northcote
After an extraordinary 23 years of dedication, innovation and leadership, Michelin-starred chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen will be moving on from Northcote, leaving behind an indelible...
Covid inspires Salford biomedicine scientist
An apprentice at the University of Salford has described how working in a clinical pathology laboratory performing diagnostic tests during the pandemic inspired him...
Philanthropist Sir Norman Stoller tours veteran care village where a wing is named in...
North west businessman and philanthropist Sir Norman Stoller has praised the ‘amazing’ veteran care village where a wing is named in his honour.
The Stoller...