An Altrincham optometrist has highlighted how new technology can detect life-threatening health conditions during specialist eye examinations, in the lead up to World Health Day. The theme of this year’s World Health Day on Tuesday, April 7 is ‘Together for health. Stand with science’, with
Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden has welcomed Kemi Badenoch’s comments that the Conservative party are looking at banning marriage between cousins. Speaking on GB News Richard Holden said: “[Banning cousin marriage] is something I’ve been campaigning for for some time. It builds on work I
A 6-year-old girl is one of more than 80 people worldwide who has finally received a diagnosis of a new condition following a landmark breakthrough by scientists and doctors in Manchester. Ava Begley’s parents say they feel “deeply grateful” that the researchers, from Manchester University
The Amazon team in Manchester has been taking part in a host of entertaining activities both on site and off to raise vital funds and awareness for Comic Relief, raising over £2m in support of this year’s Red Nose Day. Amazon is the official Home
The majority of teachers say stress is now affecting the quality of education in classrooms, according to new research, raising concerns about the impact on pupils as pressure across the profession intensifies. A survey of 1,000 secondary teachers of 11–18-year-olds across state and independent schools
It’s the rectangular red box tucked away somewhere in your office or under your kitchen sink. You know it’s there for emergencies, but according to safety experts, what you don’t know about your fire blanket could be the difference between a minor kitchen flare-up and
Scouting For Girls today release their brand new album ‘These Are The Good Days’ and announce that they will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special one-off weekend in which they will play the biggest shows of their career to date. They will celebrate with
The UK’s most trusted blinds retailer, 247 Blinds, has partnered with master textile designer The British Stripe Co. to unveil an exclusive range of blinds and curtains. Launching just in time for the Spring/Summer season, the collection reimagines the enduring appeal of the British Stripe
Damage to the nation’s motors caused by the UK’s growing pothole problem has hit record levels, with data from Tesco Insurance showing it settled 12% more pothole damage claims in January 2026 than in the entire second half of 2025. New figures for January 2026
UK-wide cases of Salmonella reach 84 as experts at High Speed Training report a 75% spike in public concern following a significant meat recall. A major food safety incident has prompted a “do not eat” warning across the UK. Health officials have linked a recent