Good News 
Shootings in Greater Manchester fall by 77% over five years
Firearms discharges in Greater Manchester have dropped from 71 to 16 annually since 2020, with the region marking three-and-a-half years wi…
Oldham transforms former industrial site into the UK's largest urban farm and eco-park
A 65-hectare site in Oldham that once housed cotton mills and coalmines has been repurposed into Northern Roots, a new eco-park featuring a…
Greater Manchester schoolchildren gain free tram travel for educational trips
Transport for Greater Manchester and Aviva have launched a scheme offering free tram travel to 90,000 schoolchildren for educational visits…
Glasgow City Council approves plans to transform River Clyde waterfront
Plans to revamp Custom House Quay and Carlton Place have been approved, with construction set to begin next year. The project will introduc…
Work begins on £4.3m accessibility upgrades at Swinton station
Construction has started at Swinton station to install lifts, an accessible booking office, and new facilities as part of a £100 million sc…
North West to receive nearly £1bn for 7,500 new affordable homes
The government has allocated nearly £1bn to the North West to support the construction of 7,500 new homes, with a significant portion dedic…
Masdar commissions 35MW battery storage facility in Rochdale
Masdar has launched its second battery energy storage system in the UK, a 35MW facility in Rochdale capable of two full charge and discharg…
Peter Kay gatecrashes BBC weather report to support teenager's heart treatment fund
Comedian Peter Kay made an impromptu appearance during a BBC North West Tonight weather forecast to highlight a fundraising show for 19-yea…
Bury Interchange secures £25m funding for major redevelopment
Bury Interchange is set for a significant overhaul after receiving a £25m funding package to modernise its facilities and improve Metrolink…
Construction on new North Manchester General Hospital outpatients building to begin next year
The £1.5bn redevelopment of North Manchester General Hospital will move into its next phase in 2025 with the construction of a new outpatie…
AI apprenticeship pilot launches in the North West to support young jobseekers
A new government-backed pilot is providing 70 young people aged 16 to 21 with training in AI tools and workplace skills. By partnering with…
Bolton family hubs reach UNICEF Baby Friendly milestone
Bolton’s Family Hubs have achieved Stage 1 status in the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, marking the first step toward full accreditati…