Work has started this week on a major new mural celebrating the life and legacy of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at Lafadi’s Pub (La Fardy) on Oldham Road in Failsworth. The artwork, created by renowned artist Pic.One.Art, is expected to take…
Damage to overhead wires outside of Piccadilly Station has caused severe disruption to services this afternoon Trains trunning to / from this station may be cancelled or severely delayed by up to 60 minutes and majorc disruption is…
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition after a crash on the M66 yesterday A Citroen Dispatch collided with the barrier of the M66 motorway, before junction 1, as a result of a suspected…
By 2027, more than 80% of organisations will be changing their ERP strategies to enable faster adoption of new functionality – Gartner, Predicts 2025. Companies still running Dynamics NAV experience the pressure already: upgrade freezes,…
JW Lees has bought the Royal Oak in Glossop, a historic pub built in 1818, 10 years before JW Lees was founded. With 90 internal covers and 40 external covers the pub has been closed for a number of years. JW Lees will be making a £500k+…
Dakota Hotel Group has announced an exclusive VIP pre-opening offer for guests ahead of the group’s Manchester Airport opening this July. ‘Dakota First Class Escapes’ will allow guests to indulge in a truly luxurious pre-flight experience…
The UK’s largest gym operator has announced the relocation of its Manchester Exchange Quay gym to a new and improved site. PureGym Salford Quays, conveniently located on Markendale Place, near the Travelodge, will open at 12pm on 22 May…
Neal’s Yard Remedies has become the latest leading retailer to commit to Manchester Arndale after agreeing a 10-year lease to occupy an 873 sq ft unit within the scheme, replacing the current Claire’s store. The move will see the brand…
A 41 year old man has been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of two counts of rape and coercive and controlling behaviour. Aftab Zulfiqar of no fixed address, was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court yesterday…
Researchers at The University of Manchester have identified a range of key risk and protective factors influencing whether young people vape, drink alcohol, smoke or use drugs. Based on data from more than 30,000 pupils aged 12-15, the…
A Former Labour councillor Oliver Steadman has denied blackmailing former Greater Manchester Conservative MP Will Wragg The charges follow a police investigation into unsolicited messages that were sent to prominent figures in Westminster.…
The council election in the Bury ward of Moorside has been cancelled after the death of the Reform UK candidate The council received the sad notification that Victor Hagan has passed away. The council will now reschedule the election in…
Three men will appear in court today following an investigation into a cannabis farm discovered in the Radcliffe area earlier this week. Adriatik Gaxha 33, Milan Lleshi 36, and Erjon Ndrevataj,23,each of no fixed abode, have been charged…
Local Manchester man and father of three, James Goodall, is taking on 26 marathons in memory of his father, Peter, and best friend, David Barnett, who both died from cancer. The challenge, titled The Power of Hope, was created after many…
Researchers have redefined what it means to have positive mental health – identifying six essential elements which experts say could bring long-awaited clarity to the field. The study, published in Nature Mental Health, identifies the core…
Tapping into the UK’s fastest-growing sport, M&S and Manchester-based Club de Padel have launched a brand-new kidswear collection, available in over 50 M&S stores and online. The new collection, available in ages 6-16 years and made up of…
An 81 year old man from Worsley has been jailed for seven years after he entered a 95-year-old woman’s home, grabbed her throat, and tied her up in a terrifying attempted robbery. Edwin Morrison of Manchester Road was sentenced today at…
Jessie Ware today announces The Superbloom Tour, her biggest tour to date and first-ever UK arena run, in support of her forthcoming album Superbloom, out 17th April via EMI Records. Kicking off in Toronto on October 6th, the tour will see…
The new store is set to open its doors at 11am on Thursday 16th April, marked with a massive opening day event for eager fans. To celebrate the launch, Chopstix are giving away free medium boxes to the first 100 customers, along with 1000…
The Government has published guidance for businesses on the implementation of Martyn’s Law The guidance sets out clear steps for businesses. This includes for smaller premises like shops and restaurants with 200-799 people, to ensure…
The BBC is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs in its biggest downsizing in 15 years. Around 10% of the workforce could be affected, with staff being informed at an all-hands meeting. The move comes just weeks before Matt Brittin takes over as…
Two people on the motorbike have sustained multiple injuries and remain in hospital for treatment after an off-road bike collided with a taxi The incident happened around 2.40 on Rakes Lane,The driver of the taxi remained at the scene to…
There has been a hostelry on the site since the seventeenth century but Salford’s Black Friar is booming Plenty of bar space, a dining area, private dining rooms, a glass house and an outside beer garden door garden all squeezed onto the…
NHS England has announced funding of £1.93 million for a new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the Gorton Community Hub, which will be run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). The project expands MFT’s growing network of…
Award-winning Salford based arts company Art with Heart launches a brand new podcast on 21 April; four episodes and a series of mini episodes recorded with different communities and local artists across Salford to celebrate 100 years since…
People are being encouraged to plan their journeys ahead of a ‘Super Sunday’ that sees the return of the ever-popular Manchester Marathon and Manchester City take on rivals Arsenal at the Etihad. More than 40,000 runners and countless…
Working with Škoda, acoustic experts at the University of Salford, have helped launch a potentially life-saving innovation: a bike bell specifically designed to penetrate noise-cancelling headphones. The Škoda DuoBell is the first-ever…
Hancocks Jewellers, Manchester’s oldest jeweller, has honoured what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday by publishing a new editorial feature celebrating the Queen Elizabeth II jewellery collection, and the moments she wore…
For many visitors, attending a Manchester United match is one of the most memorable ways to experience the city. Football is deeply embedded in Manchester’s identity, and matchday offers a unique perspective on its culture, atmosphere, and…
A man in his 60’s has been struck by the car after it ploughed into a gym in Bury this afternoon whilst inside the gym and has sustained non-life changing injuries. A Woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing injury by…