Lights, camera, action! Oldham’s first cinema in 30 YEARS receives opening date
A brand new cinema is set to open in Oldham – the town centre’s first in more than 30 years.
Revealed: Which Greater Manchester constituencies face axe under radical plans to cut number of MPs
The Boundary Commission, which is carrying out the review in a bid to cut the number of MPs from 650 to 600, says the number of constituencies in the North West must reduce from 75 to 68 and that, by law, each must contain between 71,031 and 78,507 electors.
World Suicide Prevention Day: Greater Manchester taking new approach to tackling issue
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and Greater Manchester is playing an important role in raising awareness about the heartbreaking issue which affects so many.
CCTV: Police hunt two men over vicious assault on Bolton
At around 2am on August 21, one or two offenders approached the man on Bradshawgate, Bolton, punched him and left him with serious head injuries after he fell and banged his head on the ground.
Shock CCTV footage: Bury man jailed after pleading guilty to kidnapping and robbery
Kyle Williams, 24, of Pembroke Drive, pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court to kidnapping and robbery.
Young traders set up stall as National Youth Market returns to Manchester
Traders aged 16 to 30 will be offering a range of goods to the shopping public, including delicious street food, handmade crafts, artisan treats, vintage clothing and funky own-brand fashion.
‘Let’s keep raising aspirations’: Youth crime figures plummet across Greater Manchester
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request obtained by Mancunian Matters from GMP revealed that in 2012/13 there were 9,921 charges given to young people whereas last year it had been reduced to 6,776.
Community groups urged to celebrate what’s great about their area by Big Lottery Fund
New research has revealed that more than half of people – 63% – said that they have never or cannot remember ever coming together to celebrate with their local neighbourhood.
‘An air of optimism’: Board changes could signal return of happiness at FC United
Following a difficult season on the pitch and a summer of infighting and resignations off it, FC United have elected a new board and the mood at Broadhurst Park is improving.
‘I don’t have time for it’: Manager of failing Manchester nursing home dismisses CQC criticisms
The manager of a failing nursing home has said he ‘doesn’t have time’ to deal with CQC criticisms, despite the centre being placed in special measures.
Manchester director uses ‘horrible’ youth nightmare as inspiration for short film
A ‘childhood recurring nightmare’ has inspired a Manchester film producer to create his own crowdfunded sci-fi horror.