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Mark Carney, Governor of Bank of England, wearing an England 'Three Lions' lapel pin, addresses the Northern Powerhouse Business Summit Boiler Shop in Newcastle, Britain, July 5, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Northern Powerhouse project ‘overlooked the people of the North’, says IPPR report

In a blow to the government’s Northern Powerhouse project, a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) criticises […]

Two Salford bus stops closed indefinitely as road improvements continue

Two Salford bus stops closed indefinitely as road improvements continue

People of Salford living in the Regent Road area have to walk nearly half a mile just to get a bus to Manchester City Centre.

Greater Manchester residents trapped by ‘poverty premium’ of over £1000 – report

A low-income family in Greater Manchester could be paying more than £1,000 extra than the average household for everyday goods, […]

Police under pressure from mental illness increase in Greater Manchester

Police under pressure from mental illness increase in Greater Manchester

Police are being used frequently as the default service to respond to people with mental health problems.

'Human leg' found in River Irwell 'not suspicious'

‘Human leg’ found in River Irwell ‘not suspicious’

Emergency Services were called to River Irwell Wednesday morning after reports of suspected human remains were found near Whit Lane, […]

Stoney's Reds continue to dominate

Stoney’s Reds continue to dominate

Manchester United Women’s team, Stoneys Reds, have continued their winning success after they came away from their latest match with a win after beating Millwall Lionesses 8-0 on Sunday.

How Salfordautism is supporting the community

How Salfordautism is supporting the community

With recent headlines focussing on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) after Anne Hegerty entered the I’m A Celebrity jungle, we speak […]

Martin Parr exhibition captures how Salford life changes

Martin Parr exhibition captures how Salford life changes

The Martin Parr Exhibition: Return to Manchester opened at the Manchester Art Gallery on November 16. Manchester Art Gallery has […]