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Watch: Manufacturers should be keen to attract more school leavers

The industry already employs 2.5 million people throughout the UK, but with continued demand for British made and designed products, manufacturers should be keen to...

Beechfield United victorious over Irlam Steel

Match report by Keith Long Beechfield United were at home for their third FBT Manchester Football League Division 1 fixture and a stylish first half display eventually...

Sign up to the Life on 2 Wheels Challenge and pedal for prizes

People across Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in a month-long cycling challenge throughout September which aims to get more people in the saddle....

Once Upon a (Bed) Time

The perfect bedtime story lasts eight-and-a-half minutes, includes a dragon, a princess, a wizard and a fairy 1,000 children give stressed-out parents a helping hand by...

Metrolink on the map as trams return to St Peter’s Square

Work to build the brand new line of tram track through the square is complete as scheduled and tram services were back on track in time for the bank holiday weekend and...

Do you offer apprenticeships to young people in the UK?

Changes to employer Class 1 NICs for apprentices under age 25 From April 2016, employers of apprentices under the age of 25 will no longer need to pay secondary...

Manchester scientists launch #HookedOnMusic Reloaded to help memory loss

The Museum of Science and Industry has launched #HookedOnMusic Reloaded, an online interactive music experiment to help Alzheimer’s sufferers. Following the on-going...

Manchester employees urged to take part in the UK’s largest ever race at work survey

Employees from across Manchester are today being urged to take part in the UK’s largest ever survey of race at work. Commissioned by Business in the Community, the...

AFC Monton Club report

Match report by Ron Hodkin FBT Manchester League Premier Division Old Alts 0 AFC Monton 2 AFC Monton travelled to newly promoted Old Alts and ran out as worthy winners...

Police appeal for public’s help to trace Paul McAtee

Paul McAtee (06/05/73) was released from prison following a conviction for a section 18 wounding. He was released on licence but has since breached the conditions of his...