Category: Editor’s Choice
Deepcut verdict: Statement from SSAFA, the armed forces charity
In response to today’s verdict on the inquest into the death of Pte Cheryl James at Deepcut Army Barracks, Air Vice-Marshal David Murray, chief executive, SSAFA, the...
Greater Manchester celebrates independent custody visitors
The region’s army of volunteers made unannounced visits to police custody suites across the North West this week. Greater Manchester’s independent custody visitors,...
Time running out on EU Referendum: Register to vote now
There is only one week left to go to register to vote in the UK’s in-out EU referendum on Thursday 23 June. It’s one of the most important public votes in...
Last chance for Salford groups to bag £12k with Tesco
Tesco is urging local community groups and good causes across Salford to get their applications in to bag a share of its £13million carrier bag charge fund. The...
Ideas Britain, the world’s first innovation app, discovers ideas that allow fans to be centre field
Supported by Manchester City FC and Creative England, Ideas Britain (the mobile app) launched the Innovation in Sport Competition to seek ideas that could change how...
Mancunian Way to reopen fully in June
Mancunian Way will soon be fully re-open. Manchester City Council estimates that roadworks will be completed by mid June, allowing both sides of the carriageway to...
Watch: Dying for a swim: water company issues safety warning
With temperatures predicted to soar this bank holiday weekend and half term, United Utilities is urging people not to be tempted to cool off in a reservoir. Sudden...
Mayor backs MPs’ indictment of justice system
Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has backed a parliamentary report highlighting huge failings in the criminal justice system. The...
Oxford Road transformation milestone
The transformation of Manchester’s Oxford Road into a better place for bus passengers, cyclists and pedestrians moves into its final phase from Monday. Following a...
Higher potato consumption associated with increased risk of high blood pressure
Higher intakes of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes, and French fries is associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in adult...
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