Royally recognised artist on painting Manchester’s escalators, alleyways and King Charles III
For most people strolling along the many streets of Manchester, its escalators and alleyways are of no distinct significance. Instead,
Royal Air Force turns 100… historic planes land at Manchester’s Albert Square for final anniversary event
Historians and British military enthusiasts flocked to Manchester last weekend for a rare glimpse of the aircraft that helped save the country in the 20th century.
RAF to pro-athlete: Manchester fitness fanatic’s mission to rival world’s best
Richard Hill, from Saddleworth, recently left the RAF after serving half a year in Afghanistan and is aiming to secure a deal at one of the 10 teams competing in the televised competition during the upcoming season.
Unload: Ex-RAF technician takes fight to post-traumatic stress with £40k film
An ex-RAF technician is hoping to create a film on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by focussing on mental health services in Greater Manchester – but seeks £40,000 to sharpen focus on the condition.
Manchester ‘terror threat’: Man sectioned after ‘bomb hoax’ sees passenger plane landed by fighter jets
A man has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act after a passenger plane was escorted into Manchester Airport by fighter jets following a bomb hoax.
Manchester-bound jet from Pakistan diverted to Stansted airport under RAF escort after on-flight incident
Incident involves PIA passenger plane
North West prisoners given ‘military-style’ classes to boost employment chances after release
A pilot scheme hopes to improve prisoners’ chances after release.
Opinion: Armed Forces Day should remind the Coalition Government not to treat those in service with contempt
MM discusses the Coalition’s attack on the Armed Forces
Troops have been ‘taken for granted in the past’: Tameside gear up in support for Armed Forces Day
Tameside council gear up for Armed Forces Day next weekend.
Typhoon fighter jets standby for Manchester United Old Trafford terrorism risk during London 2012
Ministry of Defence fighter jets are in place around Manchester United
The ‘unsung heroes’ of the RAF honoured at Manchester concert
Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall played host to the RAF Charitable Trust’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ tour on Friday night.