Broad regional accents are a barrier to social mobility, Manchester research finds
Many people aspire to improve their lives through gaining promotion at work, new qualifications or starting a new career.
3RD year undergraduate at RNCM has made history, becoming the youngest saxophonist to hit...
Jess Gillam's début album Rise showcases her talent and diverse musical taste with tracks ranging from John Williams and Shostakovich to David Bowie and Kate...
Allie Crewe wins national photography competition with powerful trans portrait
A University of Salford graduate has been selected as one of this year’s winners for Portrait of Britain with her entry ‘Grace’ – a trans...
Amputee former Commando Aaron joins Trafford Park charity full-time to inspire others
A former Royal Marines Commando who lost his right leg following an explosion in Afghanistan then became a professional golfer has given up that...
North Manchester actress throws the spotlight on living with Bipolar with her debut book...
Natasha Rea is on a mission to get more people talking about bipolar.
The 31-year-old actress from North Manchester has spent the past year putting...
Can you help find missing John from Tottington?
John Woodman, 56, was last seen on Spring Vale Drive, Tottington at around 10.30pm on Friday night.
He is described as being approximately 6ft 2in...
Stockport nurse shortlisted for National Bowel cancer award
A Stockport nurse specialist has been shortlisted for a national award for the positive impact her leadership has had on both bowel cancer patients...
Covid patient in hospital since March is discharged fit and well
AN amazing COVID-19 recovery story unfolded today at the Rochdale Infirmary Floyd Unit when Oldham patient Gary Dissington was finally discharged home to his...
Oldham Grandad becomes oldest person to row the Atlantic singlehanded
A 70-year-old grandfather from Oldham has become the oldest person to row unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean - raising more than £640,000 for charity.
Frank...
Michael to scale the three peaks in memory of his Dad
A Stockport man whose father had battled heart and circulatory diseases will be scaling three of the highest peaks in the UK to raise...