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Category: Lifestyle

£10k up for grabs for community groups in Salford

Community groups in Salford are being encouraged to bid for a share of a £10,000 cash pot, launched for the third time by one of the region’s biggest housing...

James Walsh aka The Mancunian Birder describes seeing 100 different bird species on Salford’s Docklands

There are not many people can say they have seen a hundred bird species on Salford Docklands – in actual fact there are just two at the moment I have been recording...

Watch: Nissan announce schemes to ‘revolutionise’ electric vehicles into mobile storage devices

Car manufacturer Nissan has announced the first ever UK trial opening the way for electric vehicle (EV) owners to sell surplus energy from their vehicle’s battery back...

Lungworm snail experiment

New film delivers a fascinating insight into what snails in your garden get up to after dark They’re not necessarily the types of creatures we pay too much...

Let your garden grow

The RSPB asks gardeners to give nature a home this summer and enjoy the benefits it brings Did you know that cutting back trees and plants at this time of year could...

Watch: Fashion blogger Kavita Donkersley shows you how to get the Gigi/Kylie/Rihanna look

Celebs always look so fantastic in their selfies, from their hair and makeup to their perfect pouts and the way they always seem to effortlessly work the best camera...

Watch: How can children’s TV and technology help your child’s development?

As Teletubbies returns to our screens with new episodes experts say children’s TV can play a huge role in kids’ development Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po burst on...

Watch: Top tips from shoppers on how to nail a spring bargain

Watch our video where we ask shoppers what they do to make sure they get a good deal and watch what happens as we hook them up to a heart rate monitor to see what...

Over 300 people celebrate World Tai Chi in Salford

Media CityUK was the venue for a World Tai Chi event on Saturday 30th April. Over 300 people came together for a mass tai chi performance, workshops and demonstrations....

Bring Your Dog To Work Day confirmed for 2016

The third national Bring Your Dog To Work Day – which is organised by the dog grooming product company HOWND – has been confirmed for early summer. On Friday...