Around 20 million people live within an hour’s drive of the Peak District, making it one of Britain’s most accessible national parks. Yet when it comes to planning a luxury countryside escape, many still automatically think of the Lake District, the Cotswolds or even Scotland
Retail design agency Ripple Group has appointed Manchester-based Hendrix Rose PR to help raise its national profile as the business looks to build on more than 40 years of retail design and manufacturing expertise. Having built its reputation through referrals and long-standing client relationships, the
From 10th-14th June Manchester City of Literature’s Festival of Libraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries, returned to highlight the rich variety of resources that these community hubs have to offer. Indicative data reveals that the festival saw over 94,000 people attend events
Muharem Hekali (09/05/1998) of Connington Avenue, Harpurhey has been sentenced to eight years at Bolton Crown Court today (Wednesday 15 July 2026) following guilty pleas to conspiracy to supply class A drugs (cocaine), possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine) and possession of
One of the world’s most powerful indicators of cardiovascular fitness and long-term health is now available to the public in the North West, as Projuvenate launches a new VO₂ Max testing service at its clinic near Manchester Airport. Using advanced VO₂ Master metabolic analysis technology,
Work to remove the masts from the SS Richard Montgomery will begin in early September, marking a significant milestone in the long-term management of the historic wreck, the Government has confirmed today (14th July 2026). The operation will involve constructing an underwater platform to allow
Eight men have been charged with conspiring to commit a burglary dwelling with intent to steal and conspiring to steal a motor vehicle. Shaun Parry (12/03/1992) of Lyndene Road, Wythenshawe Gary Stanway (05/09/1991) of Tuffley Road, Wythenshawe Damien Carter (30/07/1999) of Robinswood Road, Wythenshawe Delton
292 parks and green spaces in the North West have reached the high standards required to receive a coveted Green Flag Award as environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy celebrates the 30th anniversary of the scheme. Sites across Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside are
Acclaimed American singer-songwriter Dean Friedman returns to the UK and Ireland this August for the second leg of his acclaimed 2026 tour, bringing his unique blend of timeless songs, humour and storytelling to audiences across Ireland, Scotland and England. The tour takes in Dublin, Belfast,
Referrals to Manchester LGBTQ+ youth charity The Proud Trust increased by 171% following the Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, prompting the charity to launch a major new campaign highlighting the challenges LGBTQ+ young people continue to face and