Starling Bank bikes reach 1m rides with plans for 300 upgraded e-bikes in 2025
The Starling Bank Bike hire scheme has clocked up one million rides and Transport for Greater Manchester has announced it
GMCA launches strategy to tackle violence against women in Manchester
Proposals for a new scheme to tackle violence against women and girls have been published by The Greater Manchester Combined
Rochdale Borough Council select Lime for upcoming e-scooter trial
A trial e-scooter scheme is set to launch in Rochdale by the end of March, using Lime, the same company
Integration and innovation: Devo Manc health and social care scheme builds on city’s ‘strong’ medical history
Healthcare in Greater Manchester is under the spotlight as Manchester City Council announced the arrival of Health Innovation Manchester (HIM) today.
Proud resident cuts ribbon as Manchester home for learning disabilities opens
Heys Court will provide 19 apartments focussed on allowing disadvantaged adults to live a more independent life, with a further six to be used as assessment units for residents with more severe illnesses.
Manchester kids and families in need to get help quicker thanks to council scheme
Help can’t come soon enough for some of Manchester’s disadvantaged children and families but it will come sooner thanks to a new council initiative to build a better, brighter future for those in need.
Younger model: Manchester apprenticeship scheme jump starts classic car restoration
The dying art of restoring classic cars is getting a brand new, souped-up engine and much needed paint job thanks to a specialist Manchester mechanics and an apprenticeships charity.
Troubled Families scheme helps thousands across Manchester in just one year
Greater Manchester’s troubled families are having their lives turned around by a new government programme
It’s a Breeze: Manchester ladies encouraged to saddle up and pedal five-mile ride as part of British Cycling scheme
Women across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to sit in the saddle and pedal their way on a five-mile bike-themed treasure hunt aimed at getting more females into cycling.
Manchester City’s Caballero and Boyata back defensive to keep children out of gangs
Manchester City stars Willy Caballero and Dedryck Boyata have swapped the football pitch for the classroom to raise awareness about the dangers of gang culture to children.
Community group move closer to Manchester Fire Station rescue after receiving heritage scheme backing
Manchester’s London Road Fire Station has moved closer to a rescue after a community action group spearheaded a campaign to take the building back from its current owners.