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
Work to improve a section of Stockport Road (A6) in the Longsight area is due to get underway on Monday 3 February. The £920,000 scheme, funded by Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester Growth Deal, will reduce congestion in the area between Mitre Road
When it comes to babies and children under five, Salford’s services are the most baby friendly in the north west – and that’s official. Salford City Council and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust’s joint nought to five services have become the first in the region
Residential retirement developer and operator Elysian Residences have appointed Katherine Rose as Director of Marketing and Sales. Katherine joins Elysian from retirement village provider Audley Group where she spent the past eight years as Group Marketing Director and has experience across UK, South East Asia, Denmark and Portugal. Previously Katherine
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