A team of GPs from Manchester has launched The Placebo Clinic, the first of its kind in the world, to make use of the so-called honest placebo effect. The placebo effect is one of the most studied in medicine, and can produce remarkable results. Even
A Brinnington man who evaded arrest by fleeing from hospital with a drip still attached has been jailed for drug offences. In March 2018, three people – including Beren Marshall (17/08/81) of Harcourt Street, Stockport – were jailed for more than 17 years after orchestrating
Through the English Cricket Board’s (ECB) non-turf pitch scheme, Bolton has so far spent £100,000 on 10 new artificial cricket pitches, with further funding to come for equipment and five years of maintenance. The move is part of the ‘cricket unleashed’ initiative by the ECB,
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable has awarded a member of the public for helping to stop a young woman from taking her own life. Samantha Platts, an airport worker from Swinton in Salford, had arrived at work to begin her shift when she spotted a
Canadian and worldwide acclaimed musician, Bryant Olender plays a fitting homage to Barry Manilow with a musical journey through the life of the great man. The amazing vocals of Bryant recreates the ambience of Manilow in concert as he skilfully leads a wonderful cast and
Children’s charity MedEquip4Kids was delighted to receive a grant of £10,000 last year from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, allowing them to bring joy and laughter to children in hospital. Based in Manchester, MedEquip4Kids improves children’s health by providing equipment and facilities not available from
A family-run drugs gang who used a garden shed to package cocaine has been sentenced. Anthony Cooney (13/04/1979) of Rochdale Road East, Heywood enlisted the help of his uncle, John Lingard (11/11/1958) of Lochinver Grove, Heywood to run the enterprise. The duo was joined by
A new apprenticeship fund is to be launched to unlock new talent and close the skills gap in Salford. The Salford Skills For Business Apprenticeship Fund is believed to be the first public/private/third sector partnership of its kind which gifts on a city wide basis.
There is a stark disparity in wealth and health between people in the north and south of England, commonly referred to as England’s “north-south divide”. The causes of this inequality are complex; it’s influenced by the environment, jobs, migration and lifestyle factors – as well
The family of a 14-month-old baby girl who died in Wigan has paid tribute to her. At around 2pm on Thursday 28 February 2019 police were called by medical staff who informed officers a baby girl was being taken to hospital with head injuries. Despite