Regional News

Campaign launched in Manchester encourages bars and restaurants to ditch plastic straws

Businesses across Greater Manchester have pledged to ditch the single use plastic straw in order to help the planet.

All but one KFC shop in Salford and Manchester shut after chicken shortages

CHICKEN-GATE has entered its fifth day as all but one of the KFC shops in Salford and Manchester are still shut. […]

Salford University eco-scheme encourages sustainable living

A returning initiative is encouraging a more sustainable standard of living around Salford University as part of the ‘Go Green […]

Virgin Trains receive backlash from passengers over upgrades to wifi

VIRGIN TRAINS is to offer free wifi but some of the region’s commuters say it will need to be improved before it is launched.

Salford student holding a free ball for the elderly this Valentines

A SALFORD student is hosting a free Valentines ball for local elderly residents this weekend. Mum on a mission, Natalie […]

Women’s Words Manchester reveals the unheard voices of local women in revamped Suffragette magazine

To celebrate the Year of the Woman, Women’s Words Manchester has invited women from all backgrounds to submit their stories […]

Union urges students to stamp out Islamophobia

THE University of Salford’s student union president Zamzam Ibrahim has urged students and members of the public to work together […]

Prices Cut as Manchester Christmas Markets Enters Final Three Days

The world famous Manchester christmas markets have just three days remaining- and stall owners say now is the best time […]

Thousands of nappies are being donated across Manchester

A CHARITY are giving away nappies after receiving thousands of donations from a manufacturer. The Red Sea Pedestrians charity have […]