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’
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
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
Later Youth has announced a UK tour and a forthcoming new single. Jo Dudderidge’s genre-blending alter-ego will be performing with full band, taking in Manchester, Winchester, St Leonards-on-Sea and London. The new single, due for release on 27th May, is called “All That Remains” –
A capella Country stars Home Free return to the UK this September with their Highways & High Seas Tour, bringing an evening of stunning vocals and Nashville flair to Manchester, London and Birmingham. This follows the release of their latest album Challenge the Sea, which
The Victoria in Withington has officially claimed the title of Pub of the Year for Stockport and South Manchester, by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). After missing out on the top spot last year, the Hydes-owned Wilmslow Road establishment emerged as this year’s clear
Acclaimed author Keith Kahn-Harris will be coming to the Henry Watson Music Library of Central Library to discuss his new book ‘The Beautiful Death of Ozzy Osbourne’ on 1st June. What is a ‘good death’? How about this: After years of terrible health, you gather