A 3-year-old girl died after a van struck her in Manchester city centre following a tram crash. Investigation underway. Girl Dies After Van Hits Her Following Manchester Tram Crash A little girl, only three, died after being hit by a vehicle following a tram crash. The accident happened earlier today on Mosley Street in the…
Bury Council budget for 2025/26 focuses on protecting services despite funding issues, with a 5% council tax increase implemented. Bury Council Tax Spending Plans for the Next Year Revealed Bury Council decided on their budget for 2025/26. They want to protect services despite funding issues. They faced a big £19.5m financial gap. They reduced it…
Saddleworth residents in the UK remain frustrated after a 1972 law moved them from Yorkshire to Greater Manchester. Locals Still Upset a Village Was Moved Out of Yorkshire in the UK A small UK village is still upset. Saddleworth was part of West Yorkshire. A 1972 law changed boundaries and it became part of Greater…
Broken down train near Manchester disrupts rail services causing delays and some cancellations. Manchester Train Breakdown Causes Delays and Cancellations Hey, guess what? A train broke down near Manchester. It happened between Stalybridge and Victoria station, causing problems for trains tonight. Some train lines are blocked because of this. Your train might be late by…
Burnham’s tourist tax plan for Manchester draws criticism. Concerns raised about impact on hospitality and visitor burden. Manchester Tourist Tax Faces Opposition: Concerns Over Burden on Visitors Andy Burnham wants a tourist tax for Manchester. The tax would be mandatory for visitors, applying to those staying in Greater Manchester. He wants a “proper levy,” discussing…
Jones Homes aims to build 250 homes in Bramhall, addressing Stockport’s housing demand with affordable options and green spaces. New Family Homes Proposed for Greater Manchester Village Bramhall Hey, guess what I just read? Some land in Bramhall might get new houses. It’s near Hall Moss Lane, you know? A company called Jones Homes wants…
Greater Manchester boasts eight winners at the Nation’s Curry Awards 2025, celebrating the UK’s best curry restaurants. Manchester Restaurants Shine at Nation’s Curry Awards 2025 The Nation’s Curry Awards happened in Manchester. They celebrated the UK’s best curry spots. Eight restaurants won awards, and these winners are from Greater Manchester. The awards honor hard work…
Stockport ranks as the second-best market town in England, praised for heritage and culture. Stockport Named One of England’s Best Market Towns in New Ranking A town in south Manchester got a high ranking, listed as the second-best market town according to a new list. Independent Cottages made the list, ranking market towns with Stockport…
The Sparking Clog in Bury is temporarily closing for a £400,000 makeover, set to reopen on March 14th with new features. Greater Manchester Pub to Close for £400,000 Refurbishment The Sparking Clog pub is closing. It’s in Bury, Greater Manchester. They’re spending over £400,000 on upgrades. This community pub is in Radcliffe. The closure is…
Sushi restaurant Unagi in Greater Manchester closes after a short six months due to licensing issues. Greater Manchester Restaurant Unagi Closes Suddenly After Six Months Unagi, a sushi restaurant, closed a location in Greater Manchester. This closure happened right away, as the owners decided against renewing their license. The restaurant was in Salford Quays, next…