Social work in Manchester is set to get a real boost this week with the start of a brand new social work degree apprenticeship. The pioneering apprenticeship – the first of its kind in the UK – has been developed by the council in collaboration
A team of GPs from Manchester has launched The Placebo Clinic, the first of its kind in the world, to make use of the so-called honest placebo effect. The placebo effect is one of the most studied in medicine, and can produce remarkable results. Even
A Brinnington man who evaded arrest by fleeing from hospital with a drip still attached has been jailed for drug offences. In March 2018, three people – including Beren Marshall (17/08/81) of Harcourt Street, Stockport – were jailed for more than 17 years after orchestrating
Through the English Cricket Board’s (ECB) non-turf pitch scheme, Bolton has so far spent £100,000 on 10 new artificial cricket pitches, with further funding to come for equipment and five years of maintenance. The move is part of the ‘cricket unleashed’ initiative by the ECB,
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable has awarded a member of the public for helping to stop a young woman from taking her own life. Samantha Platts, an airport worker from Swinton in Salford, had arrived at work to begin her shift when she spotted a
Canadian and worldwide acclaimed musician, Bryant Olender plays a fitting homage to Barry Manilow with a musical journey through the life of the great man. The amazing vocals of Bryant recreates the ambience of Manilow in concert as he skilfully leads a wonderful cast and
Greater Manchester’s inaugural Co-operative Commission has issued a rallying call to keep driving the movement forward and help build a stronger, fairer city-region where new co-ops and social enterprises can thrive. Chaired by Councillor Allen Brett, Leader of Rochdale Council and Greater Manchester’s Portfolio Lead
Children’s charity MedEquip4Kids was delighted to receive a grant of £10,000 last year from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, allowing them to bring joy and laughter to children in hospital. Based in Manchester, MedEquip4Kids improves children’s health by providing equipment and facilities not available from
A family-run drugs gang who used a garden shed to package cocaine has been sentenced. Anthony Cooney (13/04/1979) of Rochdale Road East, Heywood enlisted the help of his uncle, John Lingard (11/11/1958) of Lochinver Grove, Heywood to run the enterprise. The duo was joined by
Maldives ex-president Yameen admitted at the hospital for the third time since detention – Family suspects foul play ! Mr Abdulla Yameen is the leader of the largest opposition coalition in the island republic of the Maldives. At the age of 59, he looks younger
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