Dog lovers are being encouraged to celebrate National Dog Day on Wednesday, August 26, with thoughtful treats, extra time together and support for animals less fortunate than their own. But experts have warned that spoiling a beloved pet should not mean overfeeding them, overwhelming them
Manchester Pride returns to the city centre from Friday 28 to Monday 31 August, with four days of music, live performances and entertainment taking place across the city. The annual Pride Parade will take place at 12pm on Saturday 29 August. While the bank holiday
Adoption agencies across the North West have joined forces to launch Growing Families Together, a new 2026 campaign encouraging more people to explore adoption through Early Permanence. Early Permanence, also known as fostering for adoption or foster to adopt, places children with approved families at
A landmark Grade II-listed building that has been transformed into one of Bolton’s most impressive commercial spaces has gone on the market. The Assembly Rooms, located on Lower Bridgeman Street, has gone on the market and offers 9,141 sq ft of accommodation across four floors,
Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, today announced the debut of Hexnode Context Layer, an intelligence layer that powers Agentic AI for endpoint management through Hexnode Genie AI, the company’s conversational interface for IT admins. Drawing on live context from Hexnode’s Unified Endpoint Management
Alternative folk risers THE LAST CABOOSE will be performing live at the Henry Watson Music Library this September. Formed in Manchester in 2024, The Last Caboose play music with an acoustic feel, bringing together elements of Folk, Country, Americana and Classic Pop. A line up
Paul Riley, best recognised as Winston from BBC and Netflix’s award-winning sitcom Still Game, is bringing his brand-new stand-up show, Too Smart To Be Nice, to 9inety6ix on Friday 2nd October. With a career in acting, writing and performing spanning over 35 years, Paul most
Officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Whitefield Road in Bury at around 6:29pm last night (Sunday 23 August 2026). A cyclist collided with a parked vehicle and has suffered serious injuries where they remain in hospital in a critical condition.
Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood has called for greater long-term support for families affected by terrorism, warning that victims and survivors can lose support once an attack disappears from the headlines. Mr Ellwood, whose brother was killed in the 2002 Bali bombing, said losing a
Today GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter, and actress Coco Jones releases her new single “Love Me Through” via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings – Listen HERE. Watch the accompanying visualizer HERE. “Love Me Through” pairs a catchy melody with Coco’s ethereal vocals. Through rare intimate lyrics, “Good,