To mark Armed Forces Day 2026 (27th June) and Reserves Day 2026 (24th June), the team at Amazon is celebrating the career journeys of the veterans and reservists who work at the company’s fulfilment centre in Manchester and across the UK. Dan Carter is an
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb. According to data from Connells, part of the Skipton Group, the current average first-time
Believ, the electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO), has written to No.10 Downing Street urging the Government to maintain the ZEV Mandate in its current form, warning that policy uncertainty risks slowing private investment in public charging infrastructure and delaying rollout in higher-cost and
A rare red warning for extreme heat has been issued across London as temperatures across the capital are set to reach up to 39℃ over the next few days. Many people will be looking for ways to keep their makeup looking fresh, especially when commuting
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined KRA Consultancy Ltd (KRA) £300,000 after it targeted people who were already in financial difficulty with unlawful spam texts – including fake bailiff messages. The Manchester-based company sent 5,575,715 unsolicited direct marketing texts between April 2022 and May
Members of Salford u3a gathered recently for a gala lunch to celebrate the organisation’s 40th anniversary. It was an opportunity to reflect on four decades of shared activity, learning and fun. Salford u3a is aimed at people who are retired or semi-retired. It offers more
Families looking for an unforgettable summer adventure can enjoy even greater value at BeWILDerwood this summer, with tickets discounted by up to 25%*! To celebrate the launch of its brand-new summer event ‘BeWILDerfest’, the park is offering 25% off tickets booked between the 18th –
Neighbourhood Policing Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the work our neighbourhood teams are doing across Greater Manchester. Our Oldham neighbourhood officers are continuing to act on the issues you are telling us about in Oldham. Whether it’s visible patrols, safeguarding vulnerable people, tackling
The average wait time for a driving test in Great Britain reached over 13 weeks in 2025, according to a new Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Data obtained as part of a request by Evans Halshaw, one of the UK’s leading volume vehicle retailers, to
The Hammond, one of the UK’s leading schools for dance, performing arts and academic excellence, proudly celebrated the achievements of its graduating students during a special Graduation Day attended by world champion athlete, broadcaster and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Colin Jackson CBE. Colin joined