Tributes paid to Salford Royal Gynaecologist who delivered 30,000 babies

A prominent and pioneering Salford Royal obstetrician gynaecologist, described as the ‘kindest man you could ever wish to meet’, has passed away at the...

First class degree for military vet who left school aged 16

A Former soldier who served in Iraq and Afghanistan after leaving school aged 16 is graduating with a first class history degree from the...

Plea for the whereabouts of missing mum of two Marie Scott

it is six months to this day that  Hale mum-of-two Marie Scott left her home on Sandileigh Avenue at around 12pm. Despite extensive enquiries by detectives...

Oldham Music Centre pupils are hitting all the right notes

A talented young musician, taught at Oldham Music Centre, has been chosen to play at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC...

Sacha Lord to be Greater Manchester first night Czar

Warehouse Project and Parklife founder Sacha Lord has been unveiled as Greater Manchester’s first-ever night-time economy adviser. Appointed by Mayor Andy Burnham, Sacha will champion...

Professor Jeanette Winterson to deliver the Dimbleby Lecture

The University of Manchester’s Professor of New Writing, Jeanette Winterson will deliver the annual Dimbleby Lecture on Wednesday 6 June. The award-winning writer and acclaimed...

Family and boyfriend pay tribute to amazing daughter,sister and girlfriend

The family of a woman who died in a collision in Trafford has paid tribute to her. Nineteen year old Sophie Smith, died in hospital a...

Manchester appoints HOME director to citywide culture role

Dave Moutrey Director and Chief Executive of award-winning arts venue HOME has been appointed to the position of Director of Culture for Manchester. His role...

Do you say Dinner or tea?

New YouGov analysis among more than 42,000 English people reveals the real North/South divide: what people call their main evening meal. Across England as a...

Salford teenagers set for stardom at Dance World Cup

Five rising dance stars will be heading to Spain this summer to represent England in the prestigious Dance World Cup. Salford teenagers Kerys Tough, Emily...