Stop ya chattin’! Man Met Uni linguist on ‘accent loyalty’, dialect maps and stereotypes
The different dialects and accents of Greater Manchester have been mapped out for the first time ever by sociolinguists from Manchester Metropolitan University.
‘Better future for all’: Small local firms get £99m fund to build Northern Powerhouse
A massive £99million in funding is to be provided to local firms across Cheshire and Warrington to help create jobs and boost skills.
Salford stays red: Labour rejoice as Tories fail to make any gains in local elections
Labour held their heads high as they kept all 17 seats with ease after quite a predictable afternoon following a disappointing national result.
(Secret) gig review: Hozier @ Chapel St apartment, Salford
On Sunday evening, a Salford apartment played home to a secret Sofar Sounds gig, showcasing some of Manchester’s finest musical talent, headlined with a surprise appearance by Hozier
Road to recovery: Boost for businesses as survey predicts continued growth of Greater Manchester economy
Manchester businesses urged to take part in British Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey as more accurate results could provide an even brighter future
‘Beyond words’: Karen Woods on Broken Youth stage adaptation selling-out Salford’s Lowry theatre
Author talks about the stage play of her best-selling novel.
Rugby World Cup ticket handouts for ‘deserving’ residents in bid to boost Rochdale economy
Rochdale’s ‘most popular event’ returns this August
‘Terrified’ staff at Timperley Sainsbury’s threatened by axe-wielding robbers for cash and cigarettes
Masked duo raid Sainsbury’s Local
‘World-class’ £650million plans to build Manchester Airport City gets green light – 11,400 jobs to be created
The colossal project could begin in March.
Minimum 45p alcohol price would hit sensible hardest not young binge drinkers, claims North West MEP
Government want to increase price by almost a third in one year.
Wigan Council approve plans for new £3million depot hub in ‘cost-cutting’ exercise
Plans for a new £3million depot were approved by Wigan Council this week.