A warm welcome for Rochdale’s new mayor
The borough of Rochdale welcomed its new mayor as Councillor Janet Emsley was sworn in to office during a ceremony in Rochdale on Wednesday,...
My blind boy has dreams of becoming Apple’s next CEO – I’m raising money...
A mum whose severely visually impaired son has dreams of becoming Apple’s next CEO is raising money to help make sure other children with...
Meet Manchester’s new Lord Mayor
Miles Platting and Newton Heath councillor Carmine Grimshaw has been appointed the new Lord Mayor of Manchester following a meeting of the full council...
Outstanding young Mancunians recognised at this year’s Youth Buzz Awards
young pro-footballer in the making and a monster model-making young entrepreneur are amongst the recipients of this year's prestigious Youth Buzz Awards in Manchester.
The...
Rochdale appoints its first Poet Laureate
Multi award-winning poet Sammy Weaver has been appointed as Rochdale’s first ever poet laureate.
Between now and March 2026 Sammy, who lives on a...
A Royal occasion for Salford Professor
Salford professor Mike Hardman met HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO last week as part of his role with charity Social Farms & Gardens.
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“I received the ultimate gift – a second chance at life, I will never...
mother of three has shared her extraordinary story of survival after doctors at Wythenshawe Hospital saved her life following complications with a heart procedure....
Family pay tribute to James “taken away too soon”
The family of a man who died following a collision in Leigh last week have paid tribute to him.
James Kennedy, 47, was seriously injured...
Manchester City Council appoints new Strategic Director of Children’s and Education Services
Sean McKendrick has been appointed to the role of Strategic Director of Children’s and Education Services.
As strategic director, Sean will be part of...
Five-star result for university at national nursing awards
Nursing and midwifery staff and students at the University of Salford are celebrating after taking home a stellar five gongs at this year's Student...