2-million-pound funding announced by Arts Council England in the north
£2m worth of funding has been granted to theatre companies across Northwest England. This new announcement by Arts Council England states their launching the theatre breakthrough fund, a new 2-million-pound…
Avanti west coast backtracks on plan to ban passengers from key Manchester-London service
Avanti west coast has reversed a controversial decision that would have seen one of Manchester’s most important morning trains run without passengers. The original plan, announced last week by the…
“I’m not even in the country and then I’m hearing that my degree, my course is potentially not going to exist anymore.”
Switching a Greggs sausage roll and cardboard cup of coffee for a croissant in a café on the streets of Lille, France is a reality most of us would dream…
Local Store ‘busiest I’ve ever seen in 5 years’ on Black Friday
Many reports are suggesting that footfall is on a downward spiral for shops on the high street and in retail parks in 2025, as an economic downturn looms. This trend…
Veterans find sense of community at Salford hub
A Veterans Lunch is giving those who served an opportunity to socialise with those who understand them and talk about their war stories over a warm lunch. The Hive, in…
A New Era for the British Passport: What the 2025 Redesign Means for the UK
The British passport is undergoing a rare and historic transformation. In late 2025, the UK will begin issuing a newly redesigned passport that will reflect the reign of His Majesty…
Cheetham Hill mosque hosts Muslim LitFest
A mosque in Manchester is hosting LitFest this weekend. Khizra Mosque and Community Centre are hosting a literature festival this weekend, which runs for its third year. It plans to…
Construction begins on world class acoustics building
There’s a brand-new Acoustics building underway for the team at University of Salford. It’ll be the fourth regeneration for Salford’s Acoustic team, having started with their first site back in…
Longford Park welcomes unique speed training service for local athletes
An athlete and coach has started innovative training sessions at Manchester based facility. The Extra Yard, a group first developed by Keith Hutchinson and Paul Hewitson, aims to bridge a…
“A warm meal, a warm hub, a fresh start”: inside Broughton’s growing breakfast club at The Rec
At The Rec in Broughton, a free breakfast isn’t just toast and tea — it’s a warm room, a community, and a lifeline for families and individuals facing financial and…