Oldham ‘Men in Sheds’ project set to combat loneliness in older males through therapeutic activities
The Men in Sheds Greenfield scheme is being run by Saddleworth and Lees Councils and Age UK Oldham
‘Criminal money should be seized and invested in Greater Manchester’: Police chief Tony Lloyd backs scheme
Proceeds would be used to fund policing and community safety
Manchester’s derelict and empty homes to be tackled through £8.5million government boost
Manchester alone receives £3.25million
Mancunians urged to ‘pull together’ by poet Tony ‘Longfella’ Walsh in emotional charity video
Video created by Forever Manchester and Studio Nort
Oldham community out in force to make fifth annual Eden Project and Halifax Big Lunch the best yet
AGE UK will hold a lunch in Chadderton
All aboard the Friday fun bus: Wigan youngsters benefit from innovative activity scheme
Action-packed truck delights Beach Hill school kids
I’m a Celebrity winner Christopher Biggins lashes out at child sex abusers, demanding death penalty for ‘scum’
Former king of jungle says he would ‘go out and kill’ sex offenders
King of the jungle Christopher Biggins urges Manchester to give to children’s charities ‘now, more than ever’
Former ‘I’m a Celebrity…’ winner is raising money for the NSPCC
Pioneering Wigan after-school programme crowned North West’s best at Manchester awards do
Scheme was the brainchild of school-based PC four years ago
Young Wigan mums get ‘new lease of life’ through support group – and urge others not to become isolated
Weekly meetings offer support and chance to socialise
RSPCA issue SOS call after revealing Manchester and Salford branch could close due to downturn in donations
Branch has seen decrease in donations and adoptions