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Gleeson welcome the Mayor of Whitworth to Spring Mill
Gleeson Homes, Greater Manchester recently welcomed the Mayor of Whitworth to its Spring Mill development in Whitworth, Rochdale.
The Mayor of Whitworth, Councillor Maureen Jones, was delighted to lay a ceremonial brick on the foundations of the first plot to be built.
Councillor Maureen Jones, Mayor of Whitworth said: “Living in…
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Boxstar Celebrity Boxing Announce Exciting Celebrity Line Up
British sports and tv stars set to battle it out in arena boxing match in front of a 20,000 crowd
Boxstar Celebrity Boxing is bringing celebrity boxing to the UK in a way that has never been done before. The main event - being held on 2nd October at The AO Arena, Manchester - will come following a 10 week reality tv show that promises to bring…
Current Affairs
Conservatives Call For Ministerial intervention on Clean Air Tax
Greater Manchester Conservative MPs are calling upon Environment Secretary George Eustice to work with local council leaders to pause the rollout of the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone, to give an opportunity for a radical reform to meet local needs.
The MPs have now written a letter to the Minister expressing their concerns over the scheme…
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Burnham Slams Lack Of Underground in HS2 plans
The Mayor said: “We remain committed to working with the Government to bring HS2 to our city-region. But we remain of the view that this is the wrong plan, both for Greater Manchester and for the…
Sarah Jackson Appointed Assistant Chief Constable
Following a successful interview process, GMP has today (Thursday 13 January 2022) appointed Sarah Jackson as the newest addition to the Chief Officer Team. She will hold responsibility for the Crime…
GM Leaders ask Government For Fundamental Review of Clean Air Plan
GREATER Manchester’s clean air leaders will be asked to seek the government’s permission to put the second phase of Clean Air Zone (CAZ) funding on hold and ask for an urgent and fundamental…
Business
Offering a Personal Service Can Help You Succeed in Business
We’re always being told about the benefits of big data. In some cases, its benefits are overblown. However, there are many ways in which it can be useful in business. One of the best ways you can use…
GCHQ launch innovation programme for North West businesses
GCHQ, the UK's intelligence and cyber agency, is looking for five ambitious businesses to join its pioneering innovation programme to apply trailblazing technologies to national security…
Cheshire Digital Agency Launches Store in Hale
Cheshire digital agency aims to revive high streets across the country with its revolutionary new concept.
Altrincham based award-winning agency, JAW Digital, expands to the popular village of…
Economy
Net loss of £1.7m for Frontier
Frontier Developments is a Cambridge based games developer whose titles include massive hits like Planet Zoo, Jurassic World Evolution, Planet Coaster and Elite Dangerous. It is quite a shock to report that its latest set of financial results for the six-month period ending 30th November 2021 shows a £1.7 million net loss.
As recently as…
Current Affairs
Bury Conservatives Slam Failings Raised By OFSTED
On Friday 17th December OFSTED released their report into Bury Council's Children's Services grading them "Inadequate" in all but one main categories, resulting in an…
Mayor and Combined Authority Scrutiny Slammed
At the November 2021 Council meeting, Trafford Council unanimously condemned scrutiny of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Mayor Burnham. Conservatives had…
News
CAZ Delay Could Result In Legal Action
Calls for ministers to delay the rollout of Manchester's Clean Air Zone could be about to reach the courts.
ClientEarth, who've won three court cases against HM Government regarding air…
Foundation 92 brings Christmas To Manchester Communities
Foundation 92 and volunteers delivered 1,500 presents, over 20 hamper packs and 200 Salford City Football Club match tickets to spread some cheer this Christmas after what has been a challenging year…
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Guardian Events this weekend in Manchester
Are you in Manchester this weekend? We’ve partnered with Manchester International Festival and have several…
Clubbing in the Manchester Art Gallery: the unusual clash happens next Saturday
The Manchester Art Gallery will open its doors to an unpredictable event that gathers art and music together. 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…
Monster Invasion Manchester
Look out, look up, beware. The monsters are coming! Climbing up buildings and hiding in the trees. Miss them at…
Local News
Keeping our loved ones and our communities thriving
By Dr Sarah Jarvis
The Manchester community should be very proud of the huge progress it has made since the…
Troops and police Take Part In Counter Terrorism Exercise
80 Soldiers from the 5th Battalion The RIFLES joined forces with police organisations to hunt down three fugitive…
British Army unveils Ranger Regiment In Radical Transformation
The British Army has unveiled ‘Future Soldier’ today, its most radical transformation programme in over 20 years.
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Princess Royal Visits St Ann’s Hospice To Mark Fiftieth Anniversary
Her Royal Highness Princess Royal visited Cheadle today to mark a very special moment in St Ann’s Hospice’s…