Author: George Pitcher
Bolton Open Art Exhibition showcases ‘vibrant’ local art scene
Bolton Museum’s Open Art Exhibition is showcasing the town’s ‘vibrant’ creative scene after a competition for local artists. The competition invited anyone aged 16 and over who currently lives, works, or studies within Bolton to take part, and over 240 submissions were received. A panel of independent judges selected the pieces for the exhibition, as […]
LIVE: Salford take on Chester in Varsity Archery from 11.30
Our reporter Ella Holmes is at Salford Sports Hall with live updates on the Varsity Archery competition between Salford and Chester. Follow along for all the action….
Banksy exhibition opens in Manchester and raises money for The Christie
A new Banksy exhibition has opened in Manchester, raising money for The Christie Charity and showcasing artwork created by cancer patients in art classes at the hospital. ‘The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind’ features a collection of approximately 200 pieces by the famous street art icon. It includes iconic Banksy graffiti, photographs, video […]
Altrincham named as ‘best place to live’ in the North West
Altrincham has been named as the best place to live in the North West of England in a new list from The Sunday Times. The judges said that the town is “classy, cool and effortlessly comfortable.” They highlighted the range of independent businesses, places to eat, and the famous Altrincham Market as a draw for […]
Manchester’s St Patrick’s Day Parade marches on despite the rain
Manchester’s St Patrick’s Day Parade brought thousands of people out onto the streets to celebrate on Sunday afternoon, despite the downpours dampening the event. The annual parade started at the Irish World Heritage Centre in Cheetham Hill, before trailing through the city centre and along Deansgate. For 35 years, the parade has celebrated Irish culture […]
Plans revealed for regeneration of ‘disconnected’ corner of the city centre
New plans have been released for the regeneration of the Water Street area, with Manchester City Council to discuss them this week. The proposals include building more affordable housing, retail spaces and a new city centre park. The development hopes to prioritise active travel methods like walking and cycling, whilst still utilising the public transport […]
Expected years of “good” health for Greater Manchester residents drops
The healthy life expectancy gap in Greater Manchester ‘isn’t closing’, an expert has claimed after new figures from the Office of National Statistics. Different from life expectancy, this ONS study reveals the number of years people are expected to spend in “good” general health across the UK. Whilst life expectancy has increased since the pandemic, […]
Manchester celebrates the arrival of The Brit Awards
Celebrations are beginning across Manchester to mark the arrival of The Brit Awards, which will take place on Saturday at The Co-op Live Arena. These include an arts trail across the Northern Quarter, intimate gigs with nominees and local musicians, and even a new name for the Deansgate train station. It marks the first time […]
Man given 28-year sentence after ‘horrific’ scissor attack on nurse
A man has been given a 28-year sentence after attacking a nurse with a pair of scissors at Royal Oldham Hospital last year. Romon Haque, of Yasmin Gardens, Oldham, received a 22-year custodial sentence with an extra six years on licence at Minshull Street Crown Court today. The 38-year-old previously pleaded guilty to possession of […]
Two people killed in ‘devastating’ Greater Manchester aircraft crash
Two people are confirmed to have died after a light aircraft crash in Littleborough, near Rochdale, yesterday morning. The aircraft, which took off from Birmingham, crashed in a farmland near Hollingworth Lake shortly after 11am. The police believe that no one else was on board, and there are no reported injuries on the ground. When […]