This week marks road safety week, spanning from the 16th to the 22nd. The initiative’s purpose is to promote road safety across the UK, as well as spreading positive, life-saving messages. This year the campaign is focusing on safe vehicles. Brake, the organisation spearheading the event, are calling for life-saving technology to be mandated for […]
A Greater Manchester charity say the government’s sweeping overhaul of the UK asylum system could increase hardship and uncertainty for people rebuilding their lives in the region. On Monday 17 November, the government announced reforms to the asylum system which aims to reduce arrival and increase removals from the UK. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described […]
COP30 commenced last week in Belém, and as a result climate change has become more of a forefront conversation for world leaders and activists, currently negotiating solutions and methods they can take to address the escalating impacts of climate change. This issue has also become a talking point outside of Brazil, with hundreds of people […]
The Quayside Christmas Makers Market returned this weekend, transforming the space into a warm hub of creativity and festive spirit. Independent makers filled the market with handmade gifts, glowing lights and the comforting sound of Christmas music, creating an atmosphere that welcomed visitors from the moment they stepped inside. That welcoming feeling was exactly what […]
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say organised criminals are increasingly turning to QR codes, encrypted apps and social media to sell drugs. In student areas, QR codes have begun appearing on lamp posts, in bars and on noticeboards, offering discreet access to drug menus on platforms like Telegram or Snapchat. Scanning the code can take a […]
Children in Need will have its 46th telethon this evening, Friday November 14th. The charity will be on our screens seeking to help children and young people across the UK.
Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor, Councillor Heather Fletcher, took part in the Swinton Armistice Day Service this morning and described how proud she was to do so. Salford City Council have hosted a number of services today to commemorate Remembrance Day, one of which took place at Swinton Cenotaph and included readings from Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor. The […]
Young people aged between 16 and 25 are more likely to feel lonely and isolated than any other age group, and with many students across the UK just now settling into their first term of studies at university, loneliness can be a feeling known all too well by those adapting to lifestyle and environment changes. […]
This week, between the 3-10 November, the NHS is shining a light on the vital role community pharmacies play in delivering essential healthcare. This year’s campaign aims to highlight the work pharmacies do and what a visit can offer you, such as blood pressure checks, medicine reviews and urgent care- without the need for a […]
The CEO Sleepout in Manchester has now raised over £500,000 for homeless charities across Greater Manchester. The 10th edition of the event took place last night (3rd November) at a rather drizzly Emirates Old Trafford from 8 pm to 6:30 am, and the business leaders taking part were situated in Stand E of the stadium. […]