The UK’s Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced that tuition fees will increase in line with inflation in England from next year. The white paper was brought to Parliament, yesterday (20th October). But what is a white paper? It’s a proposal of policies set out by the government in Parliament they wish to implement. The […]
Manchester goes all out for Halloween with events across the city for all ages. From haunted venues to pumpkin carving, immersive experiences, and monster parades, there is something for everyone this October and into early November. Here is a guide to some of the best ways to get into the Halloween spirit! Free events Halloween […]
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has begun using new facial recognition surveillance technology vans as part of a Home Office-funded national project. The vehicles equipped with live-facial recognition (LFR) cameras, will scan faces in public areas and match them to police watchlists of wanted or missing people. The first deployments will take place in Sale […]
After a 22-year absence, the famous Ashes series finally returns this autumn. England Head Coach, Shaun Wane, prepares his England squad to face the mighty rivals, Australia, in the upcoming ABK Beer Ashes Series – the first since 2003. The Ashes series is a historic rugby league rivalry between England and Australia, traditionally contested as […]
Greater Manchester Police has introduced Live Facial Recognition (LFR) in Sale, hoping to tackle the increase in shoplifting. The idea of this technology is to not only stop criminals, but make people feel safe and protect vulnerable people from harm. If successful, the police hope to use it at bigger, more crowded events such as […]
Charity calls for people not to dismiss persistent heartburn or acid reflux Heartburn Cancer UK travelled around Greater Manchester raising awareness of oesophageal cancer between the 6th-17th October 2025, visiting various parts of the region. Fiona Labrooy is the Chief Operating Officer of Heartburn Cancer UK; she admits that it’s not a very well-known cancer […]
Great Manchester Police have offered a reward of £50,000 for information which leads to the convction of those responsible to a Salford murder in 2023. Julius Matera was murdered on the night of October 13/14th 2023 in the area of Great Cheetham, Higher Broughton, Salford. Julius was part of Salford’s community. Despite having a tough […]
Once the beating heart of Britain’s industrial age, Salford is fast becoming one of the North’s leading digital and technology hubs. A new generation of businesses and workers is driving innovation along the city’s historic waterfront, transforming its identity from steel and steam to code and creativity. Figures from Salford City Council reveal that HOST […]
Salford billionaire and co-founder of BetFred, Fred Done, says a potential new gambling tax increase proposed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves could cost up to 7500 jobs in his company and could see the closure of every one of their UK shops. Last month, the Chancellor indicated that she is considering raising levies on gambling companies, […]
New data has revealed the UK’s care workforce is in crisis, facing rising rates of staffing issues and hiring freezes throughout the sector. For young carers throughout the UK, the situation is equally as dire. More than half of young carers can’t get a regualar break from caring, with many left without support, according to […]