Where are we? Third of Mancunians can’t read map properly and rely on sat navs, claims new study
More than a third of Mancunians can’t use a map properly and need to rely on guided directions to reach their destination, according to new statistics.
Work underway to transform M60 and M62 into ‘smart motorways’ to cut congestion across Greater Manchester
Motorists will see a 17-mile stretch of network between junction 8 of the M60 near Sale and Junction 20 of the M62 near Rochdale kitted out with technology to tackle traffic jams
The future of green cars – will the government’s ULEV strategy make a difference?
Go Ultra Low is a £2.5 million campaign that aims to encourage motorists in the UK to adopt Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV’s).
Driving force: £200million traffic-busting ‘smart motorway’ will save lives, says Manchester MP
Manchester MP John Leech has backed plans for the North West’s first £200million smart motorway to be constructed this year.
Where there’s muck there’s brass: Manchester student turns scrap into charity sculptures
Manchester Metropolitan University art student Alex Baker has found in calling in creating furniture from junk.
Named and shamed: HSS Hire Service Manchester blame ‘admin error’ for minimum wage failures
HSS Hire Service Group in Manchester were revealed with another company as part of a government initiative launched in October to name and shame companies who break minimum wage law.
Two Manchester businesses named and shamed over minimum wage failures
Dove Mill Retail Outlet in Bolton failed to pay £461.84 to a worker and HSS Hire Service Group in Manchester failed to pay £149.00 to 15 workers.
None for the road: Police hope to show Manchester drink drivers the red card during World Cup campaign
The month-long ‘None for the road’ campaign, which last year resulted in 252 arrests following almost 5,000 breath tests, hopes to deliver an even stronger message through social media and posters in pubs around the region.
Fire engulfs lorry carrying 20 tonnes of pet food on M61 – motorists stranded as motorway near Bolton closed
A lorry carrying 20 tonnes of pet food was engulfed in flames on the M61 near Bolton this morning.
Dark side of the craze: Survey shows one-in-nine have taken selfie snap at the wheel
Selfie is a word that is new to many Britons after it exploded into the public’s collective consciousness last year – but the craze has caused new driving dangers.
Buy the ticket, THEN take the ride: Pre-booked buses will save money and time, says Manchester councillor
Amid austerity measures facing Manchester’s public transport services, Councillor Chappell believes introducing a scheme similar to London’s oyster card system would save valuable funds