‘Big world out there… on the internet!’: Oldham oldies catching the computer bug
Chadderton pensioners are catching the computer bug, after Age UK Oldham and Oldham Council united to provide them technology classes.
Salford training centre to ‘transform lives’ of young people from unstable homes
A £2million training centre with in-house accommodation is to be created in Salford for young people with unstable living arrangements.
CQC slams ‘unsafe’ Stockport care home for ‘offensive odours’ and ‘soiled bed rails’
A Stockport care home has been slammed for being unsafe and inadequate, just five months after it was given a warning notice by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
‘That’ll be me some day’: Manchester prospect hopes to emulate Flanagan and Crolla with Warren deal
Exciting Manchester super-featherweight prospect Zelfa Barrett has insisted he is primed for the bigger stages that await him after inking a promotional deal with Frank Warren.
Manchester comedy course helps budding comics stand up on their own two feet
Budding comedians are being given the chance to hone their skills on a new course that has been set up at legendary Northern Quarter comedy club the Frog and Bucket.
Is it £94k or £1m? Manchester council want limited access to ‘costly’ FOIs… but don’t know how much they spend a year
Despite their vigorous calls to limit public access to their records due to the cost, Manchester City Council can’t even get their facts straight on how much they spend on Freedom of Information requests each year.
If all else fails, Valium! Happy Mondays’ Bez gives top tips on beating Blue Monday
When most Mancunians think of ‘Blue Monday’, they think of a certain 1983 hit song by a certain band but many people believe that the term has another meaning.
Take the Thai-m to head to Manchester’s Busaba and let tastes take you to Bangkok
MM were invited to Manchester’s latest addition to its extensive foodie scene, Busaba, to sample their cocktails, Thai flavours and some exquisite signature dishes.
‘Not just good footballers, good people’: How Man Utd academy transcends sport
These are strange times for Manchester United’s prestigious academy.
‘If you do others will too’: Manchester initiative appeals for more city volunteers
Thinking about volunteering, or want to know more? Greater Manchester Inspire Week will be appealing to the public to start volunteering next week.
‘That’s just our job’: Flitcroft calm on Bury schedule as four games in ten days loom
Bury boss David Flitcroft insists that his side is ready for a crucial run of four games in ten days, which includes a third round FA Cup replay, but starts with a visit from high-flying Walsall.