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Investing in the people of Greater Manchester
As Minister for the Northern Powerhouse and a northern MP it makes me proud to see how Greater Manchester continues to develop and thrive.
From the bright lights of Media City UK, which I visited last week, to the cranes towering over the city skyline it is obvious that Greater Manchester is a place attracting significant investment.
But the…
Manchester Labour caught up in multi-million-pound financial coverup
Manchester's Labour Executive is at the centre of yet another storm today after the Liberal Democrats uncovered an…
Andy Burnham opens academy to help tackle region’s skills shortage
GREATER Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnham has underlined his commitment to improving opportunities for young people…
What's On
Brand New Late-Night Bar and Club, Vanitas, to open in Manchester Hall
A glamorous new late-night bar and club is set to launch in Bridge Street’s Manchester Hall. Vanitas will officially open its doors on November 15th with an evening full of entertainment.
Following the great and undeniable…
Monster Invasion Manchester
Look out, look up, beware. The monsters are coming! Climbing up buildings and hiding in the trees. Miss them at your peril…
Find our Halloween monsters at 35 Dale Street, Mayfield, Manchester Arndale, Exchange Square, Manchester Arndale,…
Manchester News
Manchester takeaway owner sentenced for £50k VAT theft
A Manchester takeaway owner who lied about his earnings to steal more than £50,000 in VAT has been…
October updates from Jim McMahon
Over the last few weeks the issue of the Oldham Post Office closure has been of the upmost importance in my work.…
News
Super Rupa – The Salford Graduate who just won a ‘Killer’ award
A SALFORD graduate who has worked with some of the biggest names in pop has won a globally recognized award for her work.
Rupa Rathod, who graduated from The University of Salford in 2009, creates video content for the giant…
The Ordsall Peacock’ Lantern Parade and Firework Show
Friday 9th November 2018, collect your lanterns from Ordsall Library at 6.15pm, the parade will leave at 6.30pm.
This year's event is inspired by the true story of the Ordsall Peacock, a beautiful bronze sculpture - once lost to the…
Current Affairs
WSP appointed as Partner to the Northern Powerhouse
Professional services and engineering consultancy, WSP has been appointed as Partner to the Northern Powerhouse.
The Rt Hon Jake Berry, The Northern Powerhouse Minister confirmed and welcomed the WSP appointment saying: “Providing jobs and local growth lies at the heart of our vision for the Northern Powerhouse. I welcome engineering and…
Politics
Moving beyond Britain’s bubble economy
The story of the UK economy is a tale of two economies.
First there is the ‘real economy’ which we interact with daily, woven into the length and breadth of Britain, and characterised by productive output in the form of goods…
Angela Rayner MP meets Refugees from Sudan and Congo in Tameside
Ashton MP Angela Rayner met Sudanese and Congolose refugees to hear about the struggles they’ve faced since arriving in the UK.
The men and women, who all live in Tameside, are currently accessing Refugee Action’s Gateway…
Campaign to re-regulate buses starts as companies pocket £18m
New research shows the level of dividends still being paid out to the big five bus companies over the last ten years in the North West, as new campaign launches in Greater Manchester calling for better bus services.
While bus…
Greater Manchester
The Ordsall Peacock’ Lantern Parade and Firework Show
Friday 9th November 2018, collect your lanterns from Ordsall Library at 6.15pm, the parade will leave at 6.30pm.…
In Other News
October updates from Jim McMahon
Over the last few weeks the issue of the Oldham Post Office closure has been of the upmost importance in my work.…
Super Rupa – The Salford Graduate who just won a ‘Killer’ award
A SALFORD graduate who has worked with some of the biggest names in pop has won a globally recognized…
News
TravelSafe Partnership launches day of action to tackle antisocial behaviour
Two people were arrested as part of a day of action tackling crime and antisocial behaviour around one of…
City Women Crush West Ham 7-1
Manchester City crushed West Ham United 7-1 at the Academy Stadium on Sunday afternoon although the score…
Trafford Teen shares stage with Prime Minister at Conservative Conference
A YOUNG Trafford Tory is proving to be a rising star of the Party after sharing the same stage with the Prime…
Trafford Conservatives praise top class exam results
Trafford Conservatives have praised school exam successes which have once again shown that the borough is top class…