People in Salford lack trust and confidence in mental health professionals, study finds
A lack of cultural representation in the mental health sector has led to a dearth of trust and confidence in professionals, Healthwatch Salford has found. The ‘Mind Over Matter’ report…
Nearly £40m for Greater Manchester regeneration projects announced in Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has today announced the Budget for 2023, with childcare services and energy bills addressed. Since the last spring statement it has been a year…
100 events on offer at Manchester Irish Festival to mark St Patrick’s Day
The Emerald Isle has arrived in Manchester suburbs with more than 100 events being held to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Manchester is home to the biggest Irish community in the…
FIFA confirms 48 teams to feature in the 2026 World Cup with 32 to head to the knockouts
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, rather than the usual 32 teams. The revised format is going to have four groups with 12 teams. Mexico…
A new ‘Beginning’ at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre
David Eldridge’s tale of the awkwardness of finding new love dazzles at The Exchange, treating audiences to an unrelenting experience full of realism and silence. I’ll hold my hands up…
Star-studded line up featuring Grammy nominee announced for Manchester International Festival 2023
Yesterday, Factory International announced the list of artists who will have their work showcased this summer. The event will welcome some of the biggest names in the art world including…
‘Cost-of-living crisis impairs the mental health of pet owners in the UK’
Pet ownership in UK is becoming a source of stress and impaired mental health due to the rise in the cost-of-living crisis. A recent survey conducted by the national pet…
Spring Budget 2023 – Jeremy Hunt unveils extra 30 hours free childcare to get parents back to work
In the 2023 Spring Budget, Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 free hours of childcare a week for children from nine months to two-year-olds, which was already in place for three…
“The problem is not only about the pay” – NHS nurse opens up on how the post covid era has led to the breakdown of UK’s healthcare system
NHS nurses have been fighting for an increase in pay for over two months now. Despite striking for several days over the course of the past few months, the government…
Greater Manchester Football Wrap (March 17-18th): Rochdale, Salford City, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, Altrincham
By Matthew Holmes, Joseph Brayne, Steven Narloch, Isaac Stronge, Callum Sutherland and Jacob Findell It’s a tale of sliding teams this week. Bolton, Salford and Stockport are threatening to slide…