DUP MP Sammy Wilson has warned that there is an easy route for migrants to travel into the Irish Republic and into the United Kingdom. Speaking to GB News, he said: “This is something which we have warned about for so long as well. Because,
Caravan Manchester is celebrating Salford Pride 2026 with the launch of its Pink Picnic Brunch, a special free-flowing brunch experience taking place across Pride weekend on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June. Coinciding with The Pink Picnic – Salford Pride’s flagship event returning to Peel
The number of UK transport, retail and manufacturing businesses acquired by overseas companies soared in 2025 over 2024. The international delivery expert Parcelhero says the number of foreign takeovers of British companies significantly outstripped UK acquisitions of overseas firms. The latest Office for National Statistics
New independent businesses, growing visitor numbers and a packed programme of summer events are helping drive the continued revival of one of Greater Manchester’s oldest and most successful markets. Home to more than 50 independent traders and more than 750 years of trading history, the
Manchester City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries is returning from 10th-14th June with an exciting Inspired By Libraries programme featuring spectacular house music DJ, broadcaster and author DJ Paulette, iconic drag queen, singer and actor Divina de Campo, and beloved mathematics teacher, broadcaster and writer
Train operator Northern has launched a new scheme to help children get confident on the train ahead of the big secondary school move. The new ‘Settling In’ ticket will offer one free adult and child day ticket, valid anywhere on the Northern network, to families
Award-winning luxury drinks retailer and whisky cask specialist Hackstons is marking Father’s Day with a curated collection of rare spirits, personalised gifting experiences and whisky cask ownership opportunities, offering customers the chance to give a gift with a story behind it. The retailer, which was
Manufacturing and industrial businesses are being warned not to treat Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) testing as a “box-ticking exercise”, as workplace air quality specialists highlight the serious health risks linked to poorly maintained systems. Experts at Pennaire Filtration say many businesses are still failing to
Yodel has slashed 60 lorry driver roles in it’s bid to become a ‘locker-first service’. The delivery giant told workers this week that with ‘regret’ approximately 60 LGV1 roles would go across its sites in Hatfield, Hertfordshire and Wednesbury in the West Midlands. Nicola Savage,
On Saturday June 6th more than 100 residents gathered at Methodist Church in Withington for a public screening and discussion exploring the causes and consequences of increasingly volatile weather in the area. The event, organised by members of several local community groups, brought together people
