Salford Students Concern over ‘Ask For Angela’ Night Out Safety Initiative

A Manchester student has called for a new safety scheme for people who feel unsafe on nights out. A report on Manchester bars by Tyla found that staff were inconsistent with successfully helping people using the widely known “Ask for Angela” initiative. The scheme launched almost ten years ago, allowing people who feel they’re in […]

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Bury Conservative Leader among 20 councillors across England defecting to Reform

With the Conservative Party desperately trying to revive their fortunes during Conference week in Manchester, ReformUK have announced the defection of a slew of local Tory councillors – with 20 members from across England crossing the floor.  Among them is Cllr Jack Rydeheard who represents the Elton ward in Bury. Up until this morning he […]

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Rare Lowry painting predicted to auction for a fortune

@ CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2025 Rare LS Lowry paintings are predicted to auction for a fortune in London later this month. The Cotswold painting, Bourton-on-the-water is a rare and unique work of Lowry’s, from a period of time that the Lowry gallery in Salford currently do not possess. It is valued between £400,000 and £600,000. […]

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The importance of prioritising student wellbeing

As the academic term progresses, making student wellbeing a priority is an important element of guaranteeing success at university. Student wellbeing, and incorporating it into a regular routine can vary from student to student.   Creating a routine that is relaxing, and works easily around academic responsibilities can be a staple aspect of student wellbeing, and […]

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ADHD Awareness Month: What ADHD really means in Greater Manchester

October marks ADHD Awareness Month, the annual event to bring attention to and break stigma around ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of people across the UK, and yet it is still surrounded with misconceptions on what it really is. ADHD in Greater Manchester Laura Hansom is the director of Colourful Minds, an […]

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MND Misconceptions

Image credit to UK MND Research Institute

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What is freshers flu? Is it real?

As it hits the colder months of the year, in universities across the UK, illnesses are rife. Or what students like to call it: “freshers flu”. The mystery of what freshers flu actually is has gone around for years.  Drinking most days, partying, eating takeaways, can all be an effect on your health during university, […]

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Student Night at the Trafford Centre: Discounts, DJs and Freebies

The Trafford Centre is known for more than just its grand architecture, often acting as a
memorable event space for social occasions.

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‘Pret a Manger’ reports a £525M loss, vows to win back ‘price conscious’ customers with new ‘meal deal’ option

Coffee shop ‘Pret a Manger’ has written down it’s value by a third this week, blaming the unstable UK economy and money-conscious shoppers for the loss. The British coffee shop chain announced a £525M loss, which comes to a third of the company’s valuation of £1.5bn. This valuation was dictated by parent company JAB holdings, […]

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