This week, Christopher Nolan’s much anticipated retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey arrives in cinemas and Mia Smith, Investment Manager in the Commercial Team at leading mid-market private equity firm, ECI Partners, believes there are business lessons to be learnt from this classic study of resilience
More than half of Brits feel making someone a cup of tea is still the ultimate act of kindness. Helping an elderly neighbour (68 per cent), carrying heavy bags (63 per cent) and fixing something (59 per cent) closely followed Britains love affair with tea
As part of Government’s landmark rail reforms, new ticket gates will be installed at stations and platforms across England targeting fare dodger hot spots to crack down on deliberate ticketless travel and make sure fares go towards improving the services passengers depend on. Passengers will
Millions of Brits are turning their homes into matchday hubs this summer, with over half (51%) tuning in to support their team with friends and family at home. But as the World Cup mania continues to dominate our social feeds and calendars, new research from
MK Gallery will present L.S. Lowry: The Theatre of Life, the first major exhibition dedicated to the beloved British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887–1976) in over 13 years, the culmination of a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death. Born in Stretford,
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
Manchester has emerged as one of the UK’s leading markets for same-day delivery, according to Zippd’s new Instant Commerce Index – the UK’s first study to combine consumer demand with operational readiness to identify the cities best placed for rapid retail delivery. The research suggests
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
Today, multi-platinum artist, producer, and New York Times best-selling author Russ releases new single “HELL” – Listen HERE. The emotionally raw and introspective track blends Russ’s signature rap verses with heartfelt vocals as he reflects on missing a relationship and hoping they would call. To