Mobile defibrillators will be carried on Manchester trams for the first time ever this evening as part of the safety measures being put in place for ‘Mad Friday’.

More than 75% of people in Britain have ‘overwhelmingly confirmed’ that more money should be invested in cycling, according to the biggest survey into cycling habits in the UK.

A national ballot has revealed the political issues most important to young people, citing the living wage, tackling racism, and mental health as some of the most prominent problems.

Manchester blogger and Lord of the Rings fan, Will O’Hara, has spotted links between Metrolink and Middle-earth during his morning commute across Manchester.

It was confirmed last week that the cost of commuter – or regulated – rail fares will rise by 1% in January 2016, in line with the July Retail Price Index rate.

Michelin, the French tyre manufacturer, believes that attitudes to tyre safety across Greater Manchester are not improving despite eight years of running events aimed at educating drivers

Six local residents have been chosen to become poster stars for the Life on 2 Wheels campaign, which will be launched at Sky Ride Manchester.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is in the early phases of implementing a scheme which will make Manchester the second UK city after London to have crossings with countdown timers.

The brand new vehicle arrived in the early hours of Saturday morning after leaving the Vienna depot of global manufacturer Bombardier last Tuesday.

Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin believes improved transport links across the north of England will help proved economic benefit to the region.

Local residents contacted Green concerned that the 256 bus service, which runs from Manchester Piccadilly to Flixton, has recently ended its late night services.