Regional News

BUDGET 2016: Cautious welcome for homelessness package from Manchester charities

THE BUDGET’S announcement of a new £115m homelessness support package has received a mixed reaction from charities across Greater Manchester. […]

Film showing sympathy to suicide bombers to be viewed by Manchester’s Syrian community

THE voice of Manchester’s Syrian Community, Rethink Rebuild Society, is holding an event discussing the motivations of people who act out suicide bombings. At its […]

Young care leaver praises Wigan Council’s Confident Futures scheme after winning apprenticeship award

A WOMAN who was previously in foster care has praised Wigan council’s Confident Futures scheme after winning an award in […]

Manchester United and Coronation Street stars supporting The Kirsty Club at the 2016 Great Manchester Run

FAMILY, friends and celebrity supporters will come together at May’s Great Manchester Run to celebrate the life of the late […]

Manchester Arena renamed the ‘Young Voices Arena’

THE Manchester Arena has been renamed The ‘Young Voices Arena’ for one-day-only in honour of foundations 20th anniversary. Manchester’s 21,000 capacity arena […]

FEATURE: Star and Garter landlord on ‘insulting’ Northern Hub Project offer

THE Star and Garter venue, an integral part of the Manchester nightlife landscape for decades, is being forced to close […]