Fire crews tackle blaze at Radcliffe chemical factory

The blaze at the premises of Building Chemical Research Ltd on Mount Sion Road in Radcliffe has been put out The fire which broke out around...

Salford drinks supplier signs exclusive distribution deal to bring Ukrainian wines to UK market

The ink has dried on a landmark deal for Kingsland Drinks to import and distribute Bolgrad wine from Ukraine into the UK drinks market. From...

Five flood warnings still in place after a weekend of rain hits the region

There are a number of flood alerts across the region after a day of heavy rain The Environmental Agency have issued flood alerts for the...

Good news on the High Street in Stockport as ambitious plans progress

Stockport Town Centre is bucking the trend with two big name signings on the High Street. Despite challenging times in retail, Stockport is pleased...

Oldham Council Leader and Town Deal Board explore latest in Spindles redevelopment

Leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Arooj Shah, led a behind-the-scenes tour of Spindles with members of the Town Deal Board to see how progress...

A resounding success but Manchester’s Factory will need more funds before its autumn opening

Manchester Council has confirmed that it will need to pump more money into the Factory project as it warns that costs associated with the volatile...

Sticking-plaster food banks and red tape leaves the region in financial hardship

A new study has revealed ‘government red tape’ and ‘food bank diverts’ have left the Northwest facing financial hardship for nearly a decade –...

Greater Manchester is offering Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children Youth Network with the launch of their...

Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) has just launched a new programme for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children across Greater Manchester. The charity is pleased to be offering...

US-inspired violence prevention programme rolls out in Manchester and Trafford

Young people who are involved in violence will be given a new opportunity to choose a positive alternative under a US-inspired programme rolling out...

Greater Manchester’s Police Chief to take on national role

Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) Chief Constable (CC) Steve Watson is set to lead a new national police leadership programme as it’s appointed Service Director;...