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Dementia Naturally Active

Dementia Naturally Active is a new project for people living with dementia, their families and carers. Join Red Rose Forest for indoor and outdoor naturebased activities...

Watch: Open Letter to public from leading organisations involved in GM health and care devolution

Dear readers, From April 1 health and social care in Greater Manchester changes for the better. As part of this, we write to you collectively as the leading...

All Hallows RC pupils win big at 5 STAR Futures Awards 2016

Solicitors DWF Manchester hosted school staff, friends and family to share in the success of the 5 STAR Futures Class of 2016. 5 STAR Futures is DWF’s award-winning...

Watch: Child’s play – world’s first Doll’s Home to reflect modern day 2016 living

The world’s first ever Doll’s Home to reflect a 2016 idyll of modern day living – demonstrating how bricks and mortar can become true havens of happiness –...

GMP launch new android app

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched a brand new and redesigned Android app to provide a better service to the people of Greater Manchester. The app – which...

Aliens, Yetis and the Loch Ness Monster: The myths Brits believe in

Millions of Brits are firm believers in myths – from the workaday to the weird and wonderful, according to a new study. The most commonly-held misconception is that...

New National Living Wage (NLW) becomes law on 1 April 2016

From 1 April 2016 workers aged 25 and over will be entitled to a new minimum pay rate of £7.20 per hour, called the National Living Wage (NLW). Employers need to find...

Charity welcomes easier access to flood insurance for homeowners in Greater Manchester

The National Flood Forum is hopeful the new Flood Re insurance scheme will alleviate the stress and frustration previously felt by flood-hit homeowners in Greater...

Apprentices and employers celebrated at Salford City College awards

Last week Salford City College recognised some of the region’s most outstanding apprentices and employers at its annual Apprenticeship Awards Evening. The event was...

Breast cancer roadshow comes to Manchester

A new breast cancer roadshow will be stopping off in Manchester from Thursday 31 March. The mobile service, funded through the official charity partnership between...