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Rochdale
Ex-smoker, who lost half a lung, shares powerful Stoptober message
Julie Corns, aged 67, was just 11 years old when she began smoking, a habit that would lead to her…
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Rochdale
Nominations open for Rochdale Culture Awards
Residents and organisations are now invited to put forward nominations for the awards, ahead of the closing date of Friday,…
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Manchester City Council
Manchester organisations helping the homeless share in £550,000 Council grants boost
Fifteen voluntary, community and faith sector organisations will benefit from more than half a million pounds worth of grants awarded…
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Wigan
Hollywood hero celebrated as blue plaque unveiled in hometown
A giant of the film industry received a posthumous celebration in his hometown last week, with a blue plaque commemorating…
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Manchester City Council
Manchester Christmas Markets iconic mug designs for 2025 revealed!
With Manchester’s world-famous Christmas Markets now just over a fortnight away, the design of this year’s Christmas mugs has been…
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Oldham
Oldham Council reveals free Autumn/Winter Events Programme for 2025
Oldham Council has unveiled its free Autumn/Winter events programme. Packed with the usual family favourites, plus some new surprises, all designed…
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Wigan
Sustainability shines at inspirational Youth Climate Summit
A day of education, innovation, and collaboration was held at the Youth Climate Summit last week. Organised by Wigan Council’s…
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Oldham
Worker Bee Becomes Queen as Oldham Folk Dancers Wow Crowds at Barcelona’s La Mercè Festival
Manchester’s cultural spirit recently shone brightly in Barcelona. As the spectacular “Worker Bee Becomes Queen” Carnival performance and two Oldham-based…
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Rochdale
Shortlisting announced for second Raising Rochdale Education Awards
The awards ceremony, now in its second year and sponsored by The Ogden Trust, shines a light on the outstanding…
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Manchester City Council
Warm Welcome Space campaign gets up and running in Manchester as winter approaches
This winter libraries will once again serve as safe community spaces for anyone in Manchester in need of shelter and…
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