Year: 2026
Salford communities to benefit from new jobs, skills and health support under social value strategy
Salford residents could benefit from new apprenticeships, jobs, health support, and investment in local projects through a three-year strategy focused on neighbourhoods most in need. This year’s Social Value and Impact Strategy builds on £42.6 million in value already created through procurement since 2022. For communities, this means more pathways into work, particularly for target […]
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire given 15-month suspended sentence
Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has been given a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court. This comes after an incident while the footballer was on holiday in August 2020 on the island of Mykonos. Maguire was convicted of non-serious assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery. The England international, who was captain of […]
Salford Council launches next phase of Eccles town centre regeneration scheme
Salford City Council and Muse property developers have announced the latest stage of their plan for the regeneration of Eccles town centre. An initial community discussion was held in Autumn 2025 to help identify opportunities that the community wanted to see incorporated into future plans for the town. Since then, feedback from these conversations have […]
Greater Manchester businesses invited to join major China trade mission
Greater Manchester businesses are being invited to take part in a major trade mission to China this summer, as regional leaders look to strengthen international partnerships and boost global competitiveness. The five-day visit to Shenzhen and Hong Kong will take place from June 15-19 2026 and aims to connect local firms with two of China’s […]
‘A politics of hope’, Green party supporters react to Gorton and Denton by-election.
After the Green Party won the Gorton and Denton by-election last week, supporters shared their ‘joy’ at the result. Last Friday, the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer, a plumber, won the Gorton and Denton by-election with a majority of more than 4000 votes. Ali Hamza, a resident in Gorton said that he had voted Green because […]
Oldham man stuffed £156k of laundered drug money into bedside drawers
An Oldham man has been jailed after police found evidence of a drug operation and money laundering. Police stopped Matthew Harrison, of Lees New Road, Oldham, while he was driving his black BMW along Middleton Road in Oldham on Thursday 18 September 2025 around 2:35pm. Harrison was detained while the police searched his car. They […]
Raising the game for almost four decades: Inside Oldham Netball Club’s everlasting impact on youth success
In an unassuming gym hall in Oldham stands the home of one of the most successful amateur netball club in the UK. With over 60 youth titles to their name, Oldham have built a reputation of producing top-tier talent that have gone on to win the highest accolades in world Netball, from World Cups to […]
Three men imprisoned after teenager stabbed and robbed in Trafford
Three men have been jailed for attacking and robbing a teenager. The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was left in hospital with serious injuries after the attack in 2022. He was stabilised after undergoing emergency surgery. Callum Henson, 24, Harry Jackson, 24, and Bailey Mann, 20, were sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on Monday 2 March. […]
Altrincham runners raise 20k for The Christie Charity
A group of Altrincham runners have raised over £20,000 with a 5km run for The Christie Charity. They took to the treadmills at the Gym Group, Altrincham, to raise money for the Manchester-based cancer charity and hospital. The 5km was organised by Altrincham vs Cancer, a local fundraising community created by Alex McCann, and has raised £22,500 so far. Runner, David Bellen, 52, and owner of Photography Today, […]
Burnley 3-4 Brentford – Burnley succumb to late Brentford winner after second-half comeback
A hard-fought Burnley comeback was to no avail after Mikkel Damsgaard won it for Brentford in injury time this afternoon. Goals from Damsgaard, Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade had put the visitors in the driver’s seat after half an hour, but two goals from Jaidon Anthony deflected off Michael Kayode and a Zian Flemming header […]