Advanced Materials were at the centre of the agenda for the Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore, last week during a thorough tour of The University of Manchester campus. The Minister visited the University to discover more about the soon-to-open Henry Royce
Manchester City Council has been named one of the best organisations to work for in 2020 by national newspaper, The Sunday Times. Last week (February 19) it was revealed which companies had made it on to this year’s Sunday Times Best 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations
Making the most of his weekend, London based restauranteur Tony Manconi was sported out and about in Manchester dining a casual look. The often serious entrepreneur who owns over five restaurants in the London area as part of his growing empire went casual after a
Egyptian Blue’s debut EP ‘Collateral Damage’ made the Brighton-based newcomers a compelling proposition. Between their jolting, groove-orientated post-punk attack and their polemic lyrical approach, the quartet made moves in all of the right places. Lead track ‘Collateral’ was playlisted at 6 Music, while further airplay came from Jack Saunders, Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens and John Kennedy. Meanwhile, they took
Manchester residents are being urged to help shape the future of their local library by taking part in the Public Library User Survey. Next week (from Monday 24 February), the survey will be available in all libraries run by Manchester City Council, giving people the
A campaign to help people recognise the signs of domestic abuse will launch in Salford on Valentine’s Day. Love – Domestic abuse is will send out 14 messages about how perpetrators control their victims. These include emotional blackmail, cutting people off from their family and friends,
The latest steps towards a new transport strategy for Manchester city centre will be presented in a report to Manchester City Council’s Executive this month. The new City Centre Transport Strategy will aim to reduce car journeys in the long-term and prioritise walking, cycling and
The Fire Kills campaign has returned to highlight the everyday accidents that can cause a fire in your home. Launching today, the revamped campaign will highlight that candles, cigarettes, portable heaters and overloaded extension leads can lead to fires in any room of a home. While the
The schemes are part of the 1,800 Bee Network proposal which will create 2.5 million daily active trips and £6 billion in benefits across Greater Manchester. The Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Cycling and Walking Commissioner are calling on Government to back ground-breaking plans
A successful new Liberal Democrat motion will enforce stricter rules on fireworks and pyrotechnics in Manchester. The move will require all public firework displays to be advertised in advance of the event, allowing residents to take precautions for their animals and vulnerable people. It will also encourage
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