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Construction begins on 54-bed stroke unit at William Harvey Hospital
Work has started on a new hyper-acute stroke unit at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, which will provide 54 beds and rapid access to spe…
Greater Manchester to provide 10,000 baby bundles to new parents annually
Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has announced an expansion of the region's baby bundle scheme, which will now provide 10,000 Moses baske…
Emergency Services Day returns to the Trafford Centre this Thursday
The Trafford Centre is hosting its annual Emergency Services Day this week, featuring over 50 vehicles and interactive displays from region…
Demolition of Bolton’s Crompton Place begins to make way for town centre redevelopment
Work has started to clear the former Crompton Place shopping centre, creating a large space for the borough’s flagship redevelopment projec…
Greater Manchester hospitals pilot AI tool to speed up prostate cancer diagnosis
Hospitals in Wigan, Bolton, Stockport and Salford are using a new AI tool to analyse prostate MRI scans and identify high-risk cases more q…
Yorkshire model Annie Stirk wins award for challenging ageism in advertising
After starting a modelling career at 70, Annie Stirk has been recognised by the Silver Marketing Association for her work in promoting the …
New nurse-led clinic opens in Manchester to improve kidney transplant outcomes
A new clinic at Manchester Royal Infirmary is offering personalised follow-up care to transplant patients at higher risk of organ failure. …
Professional basketball returns to Liverpool for the 2026-27 season
Super League Basketball has confirmed that a new professional men's team will begin competing at the M&S Bank Arena in 2026. This marks a r…
Northwich Market to relocate to Barons Quay following £1.8 million investment
Northwich Market is moving to a new site at Barons Quay next month, marking the largest investment in the facility since the 1960s. The mov…
Yorkshire-made holiday lodges become new welfare facility at HMNB Devonport
Four luxury lodges from the Yorkshire manufacturer Willerby have been installed at HMS Drake to provide a new space for Royal Navy personne…
University of Leeds and Grant Thornton launch new degree programme with paid placements
The University of Leeds is partnering with Grant Thornton to launch a degree programme featuring multiple paid work placements and a full-y…
Ashford father recovers after emergency stroke treatment at Kent and Canterbury Hospital
After suffering a major stroke at home, 41-year-old Anthony Ojo was treated by a specialist team who performed a mechanical thrombectomy to…