Manchester parents needing childcare outnumber providers seven to two
An online networking site for parents, childcare providers and schools has revealed that Manchester parents outnumber local childcare providers by more than seven to...
Transforming Oldham’s Coppice
Oldham Council’s Green Dividend fund has helped transform a run down and litter strewn area of Coppice.
Residents and schoolchildren have joined forces to show...
Mayor makes pledge for Greater Manchester Clean Air Day
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has pledged to do his bit to tackle air pollution for the first Greater Manchester Clean Air...
Genes explain mystery heart failure in pregnant women
A new genetic discovery could explain the cause of a mysterious and potentially-deadly heart condition which affects women during or just after pregnancy.
The findings,...
Social coaching should be election pledge
A national programme to create thousands of social coaches to help improve the life chances of young people should have the support of all...
Beverley Hughes appointed deputy Mayor for policing and crime
Former Home Office Minister, Beverley Hughes has been confirmed as Greater Manchester’s first Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.
The Deputy Mayor for Policing and...
1300 jobs saved at Manchester Charity
Over 1,300 jobs at the Manchester based Lifeline charity seem set to be saved after the Company has been placed into administration.
The Project, based...
Appeal for families to host Chinese exchange students
FAMILIES in Manchester are being invited to welcome Chinese students into their home as 1,000 young people visit this summer to learn about life...
Thriving Heywood arts charity inspiring people of all ages
A thriving Heywood-based arts charity is helping to raise awareness of mental health issues thanks its innovative and pioneering projects which are benefitting hundreds...