More than 100,000 young people across the North West are currently out of work, as new analysis highlights a growing disconnect between education and employment across the region – despite major investment in sectors such as digital, technology and advanced manufacturing. According to digital skills
Former England Rugby League captain Sam Tomkins is preparing to tackle a gruelling 300km mountain cycling challenge across southern Spain in aid of Velindre Cancer Charity. Supporting him throughout the challenge is Manchester-based health optimisation and recovery specialists Projuvenate, which will provide free specialist treatment,
A Moss Side organisation that supports young people to become more engaged in their community has received a donation of home security devices worth £1,500 from Ring. The donation was made to KYSO Project CIC (Keem Youth Shout Out) following the recent ‘NeighbourGood Café Tour’
Foster carers, whose views were collected in a new review, said they valued effective help from children’s services including flexible, tailored support networks, to help them face the challenges of fostering. The Foster Care Practice Guide, produced by Foundations and commissioned by the Department for
This Mental Health Awareness Week, WWF is sharing one of the simplest, most accessible ways to support your inner self, whilst protecting the world outside – and it can start with a single pot on a windowsill. Just 20 minutes a day in nature, that’s
A Greater Manchester GP practice has reduced overall antibiotic prescribing by 15% after using a near real-time data dashboard to identify prescribing variation, review repeat antibiotic use and support safer antimicrobial stewardship. Brinnington Health Centre in Stockport also recorded a 10% reduction in broad-spectrum antibiotic
New research uncovers a surprisingly effective way to get more out of family holidays: packing the grandparents. Dubbed the “Gran-ual Leave” effect, the trend is reshaping how families travel together – and benefiting the whole clan. A new study of 1,000 British grandparents by Hilton
TVC Technology Solutions has completed a large-scale AV integration project for the English Football League (EFL), delivering a coordinated rollout of Sky Q systems across 30 clubs in partnership with Uniguest. The project is one of the highest profile sporting installs for the brand and
A small group of local residents are bringing a national “climate emergency briefing” to Didsbury for a public screening, hoping to spark conversation within their community around the impacts and dangers of the climate crisis. Residents are invited to attend a screening of the People’s
Architect and Channel 4 presenter, George Clarke, officially opened three days of innovation, discussion, networking and collaboration, as UK Construction Week London got underway today (May 12th). From May 12th to 14th, London’s Excel will be home to over 25,000 visitors and a myriad networking