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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
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
Mill Gate Backing `Cotton On’ Campaign to Recycle Textiles
Mill Gate Shopping Centre is proud to announce its collaboration with Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) in supporting the ‘Cotton On’ campaign, an initiative dedicated to promoting textile recycling and
Local charity spreads Eid joy with gift boxes for young patients at Bradford Royal Infirmary
Children spending Eid in hospital received a special surprise last week, thanks to a generous donation of Eid gift boxes from local charity My Family Group.The charity has partnered with
Myanmar confirms 180,000 Rohingya eligible to return, Bangladesh says
The 180,000 names were part of a list of 800,000 Rohingya that Bangladesh submitted to Myanmar in six batches, Bangladesh government says. Myanmar has confirmed that 180,000 Rohingya refugees living
Donate IT Oldham campaign given huge boost
Oldham Council has donated 400 devices to the successful Donate IT Oldham campaign, as it continues its commitment to making Oldham one of the most digitally inclusive towns in the
