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Mayor of Greater Manchester calls for fix to England’s `broken’ taxi licensing system
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says England’s ‘broken taxi system’ must be fixed to make his city-region’s fleet amongst the safest and most trusted in the country. It comes
Global: Recorded executions hit their highest figure since 2015
Global executions hit their highest figure since 2015, as over 1,500 people were executed across 15 countries in 2024, said Amnesty International today as it released its annual report on
BYD Sealion 7 EV – 530BHP, 312 Miles, 24 Min Fast Charge and extraordinary Voice Control!
Usually, when you arrive at a media drive event for a new car, you’re greeted by some PR, there may or may not be a presentation, and then you jostle
Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds
People who spend more time looking at a screen in bed are more likely to report insomnia and sleep loss, a study has found.The research is based on a Norwegian
MPs back new report promoting `Healthy Hearts’ across the nation
A collection of articles from University of Manchester experts which provides a roadmap to tackle the national cardiovascular health crisis has been warmly received in Westminster.‘Healthy Hearts’ incorporates academic research
`Social prescriptions’ can help young people through mental health challenges – new research
The use of ‘social prescriptions’ to improve children and young people’s wellbeing without medica-tion can strengthen government policy on mental health support, University of Manchester re-searchers have found.In an article
Child Benefit boost for millions of families
Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).From 7 April 2025, parents will receive £26.05 per week –
Reimagining Rochdale: A safer, more vibrant town centre
Last week marked the first step of multiple operations to rejuvenate Rochdale town centre by addressing local issues including tackling serious and organised crime and preventing the sale of illegal
British Artist Shahida Ahmed Showcases Work in Algeria and Qatar
Shahida Ahmed, a celebrated artist from Little Marsden, Pendle, Lancashire, is making waves on the international art scene with her recent exhibitions in Algeria and Qatar. Known for her intricate
The transformation of criminal cash into money that benefits the communities of Greater Manchester
Over the last year, GMP’s Economic Crime Unit have successfully forfeited over £17 million from criminal’s back pockets and the funds have been handed to organisations who support local communities
