An emergency town hall meeting to discuss historic child sexual exploitation in Rochdale has been demanded. Coun Farooq Ahmed has asked for an extraordinary meeting of the council to discuss the matter. The Workers Party councillor believes the issue of grooming gangs is so urgent that it cannot wait until the next full council meeting … Read more
Affordable flats are set to come to the Northern Quarter after the council announced plans to redevelop long-derelict industrial buildings. However, the council’s proposal for 126 apartments currently only guarantees a fifth will be available at affordable rents, with the remainder let at market rates. This City, the authority’s development company, has already demolished light … Read more
A Greater Manchester bakery which said it had ‘one last shot’ has issued an update about its future. Following an appeal to customers last year to help it stay open, the owners of Dottie’s Pantry in Heywood have told their followers on social media that the bakery is now up for sale. Last January, owners … Read more
The modern diet is leading to an ‘epidemic of jaw shrinkage’ and causing orthodontic issues in children, according to nutrition expert Dr Tim Spector. The Professor of Genetics reacted to a study which found that the typical size of younger generations’ jaws was shrinking as a result of the modern diet. Researchers from the Faculty … Read more
A warning has been issued after youngsters were seen playing on a frozen canal. A photo of the children, taken on Sunday afternoon, shows a group of around six boys at the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, in Abram, Wigan. While two are sitting on the wall, four of them are standing on the frozen water, … Read more
A 22-storey building with a shared penthouse is planned in Salford, and could create hundreds of new homes in the city. Designed by development firm re:shape with ‘co-living’ in mind, residents would rent a private living space in the block with shared areas for leisure and dining, including a winter garden, pergola, and gym spaces. … Read more
Several Coronation Street stars recently announced they are leaving Weatherfield Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment posted a statement on Instagram (Image: Instagram: @andywhy36) Coronation Street actor Andy Whyment has spoken out in a post on Instagram, addressing rumours the show is “on its knees”. His statement came after multiple cobbles stars announced their exit from … Read more
Kathy O’Donoghue stands outside the Methodist chapel that is something of a focal point for the quiet Cheshire village of Lostock Green. With snow covering its roof and icicles dangling from its gables, it’s quite the picturesque, wintry scene. But it’s also at the literal centre of a furious HS2 debate that shows no signs … Read more
Ryan Wellings was convicted of assault and prolonged controlling behaviour but cleared of manslaughter after a six-week trial at Preston crown court.Photograph: Lancashire police A man accused of driving a young mother to suicide through domestic violence has been found guilty of assault and prolonged controlling behaviour but cleared of her manslaughter. Ryan Wellings, 30, … Read more
A NEW £12 million Urgent Treatment Centre at a Carlisle hospital hopes to be open by the end of the year. It follows after planning permission for the new centre at the Cumberland Infirmary was approved on Friday (January 10), with all conditions discharged following the receipt of outline planning permission in September 2024. The single-storey centre, which … Read more