Manchester-born Creatures Comedy Festival returns with a stacked line-up for its third instalment, bringing a standout mix of international icons and local legends from 23rd July to 1st August 2026. Presented by NOMAD and Creatures Comedy Club, the festival focuses on creating a space outside
A small group of residents are bringing a national “climate emergency briefing” to Trafford for a public screening, hoping to spark conversation within their community around the impacts of the climate crisis and what solutions are available. Local politicians and residents are invited to attend
A leadership expert has warned companies looking to embark on a timetable of wellbeing initiatives for mental health awareness week that they can’t “spa trip their way out of a bad culture.” Drew Povey, author and founder of the Drew Povey Consultancy, says organisations need
Gen Z are the biggest overthinkers – with 69 per cent admitting they often spiral over everyday moments. A poll of 2,000 adults found millennials follow close behind, with 63 per cent often overthinking things, but this drops to just 38 per cent of Boomers.
EPC ratings are set to be overhauled, with four new metrics to measure energy performance: fabric performance, heating system, smart readiness, and energy cost, which will be introduced this year and become compulsory on 1st October 2029. Rental properties in England and Wales will be
Today, GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams announces her third studio album, Daughter from Hell, out July 17th via Interscope Records—pre-save/order HERE. The album was written and produced by Gracie alongside longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner. Gracie officially announced the lead single “Hit the Wall” earlier this month
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’
Foster carers, whose views were collected in a new review, said they valued effective help from children’s services including flexible, tailored support networks, to help them face the challenges of fostering. The Foster Care Practice Guide, produced by Foundations and commissioned by the Department for