‘I feel like I should know if I’m being monitored’ – Concerns over Greater Manchester’s New Live Facial Recognition

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 […]

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“It’s often caught much later because people aren’t aware of the signs,”- Heartburn Cancer UK

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 […]

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£50,000 reward hopes to encourage witnesses to Salford murder of “joyful spirited man” to come forward.

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 […]

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The Digital Revolution That Came to Salford: From Docks to Data

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 […]

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BetFred could be forced to close shops if new tax is passed says co-founder

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, […]

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Left to “Get on with things”: What More Needs to be Done for UK Carers?

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 […]

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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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