Free summer fun will be returning to the borough this year, with Rochdale Borough Council confirming Feel Good Family Picnic events will be staged again in 2025. The popular days out for families ...

Did you know that European rice fields contribute far more than food production? These paddies are thriving ecosystems, home to a wide variety of wildlife. The “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign highlights the ...

Nominations are now open for residents to vote for a local charity that could benefit from a grand donation. Now in its seventh year, Movement for Good Awards, spearheaded by the Benefact Group, ...

Start your culinary journey this year with a dish full of tradition, bold flavours, and European inspiration. As part of the “EUROPEAN RICE” campaign, Aztem pilaf pairs tender lamb, European rice, and ...

A man who groomed two teenage girls has been jailed for sexual assault. Hasseb Afzal (28) appeared at Bolton Crown Court, where he was sentenced to eight years in prison for sexual assault against a ...

North West businesses had over 6.8 million overdue invoices on their books in 2024, according to new research from R3, the UK ...

Axel Rudakubana (18) has been sentenced to life behind bars, with a minimum term of 52 years, after pleading guilty to murdering three girls. The twisted teenager, formerly of Old School Close, Banks, ...

Blue Monday has long been considered the saddest day of the year. There are many reasons why people may struggle with their mental health around this time, from post-holiday letdown to finances or ...

Newcastle Building Society has announced it is investing millions of pounds into the Manchester Building Society brand, starting with a new flagship branch location in King Street, in the city centre.

Businesses in Tameside are urged to make the most of major changes to public contract procurement. A fully funded workshop by GM Business Growth Hub on creating a consistent bidding strategy and ...

Former England bowler James Anderson wants to “hit the ground running” after signing a one-year deal with Lancashire, where he made his debut 24 years ago. Anderson, who will be 43 in July, has not ...

Myerson Solicitors, a top UK 200 law firm based in Altrincham, is delighted to announce the appointment of Victoria Davies as legal director in its employment team. With more than 20 years’ experience ...