Helicopter pilot flies from Salford to Preston and back for beef sandwich A helicopter pilot's 80-mile round trip to pick up a beef sandwich from a farm shop was a "flagrant abuse" of lockdown rules, a councillor has said. Written by The Manc
Public urged to join ‘slow handclap’ protest as nursing union announces strike over proposed 1% NHS pay rise Many NHS workers said the 1% pay rise proposal would only see them take home around £3.50 extra per week. Written by The Manc
This is how much council tax bills in each Greater Manchester borough will rise by from April The UK government has allowed local authorities to increase residents' council tax bills by up to 4.99%. Written by The Manc
The three Greater Manchester towns that will receive millions from Rishi Sunak’s ‘Towns Fund’ The government said the investment would help to "level up", and aid in recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Written by The Manc
Greater Manchester’s leaders, MPs and prominent figures react to the Budget announcement What positives have they picked out, what criticisms have been highlighted, and how do they feel about the upcoming year ahead? Written by The Manc
Greater Manchester Police shut down popular street patrol group in ‘crime-ridden’ Failsworth A popular street patrol group in Failsworth has been shut down for a second time by Greater Manchester Police, it has been reported. Written by The Manc
The North West relies on foodbanks more than anywhere else in the UK Local charities and organisations are now warning that foodbank usage in the region could "spiral out of control" without sufficient government support. Written by The Manc
Everything Rishi Sunak just announced in the 2021 Budget Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his highly-anticipated 2021 Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon. Written by The Manc
Rapid COVID testing now available for anyone in Manchester who cannot work from home Rapid COVID-19 testing is available anyone in Manchester who can’t work from home and whose employers or organisations don’t have an asymptomatic testing system in place. Written by The Manc
Police investigating after human skull found outside of abandoned Bolton hotel Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that no arrests have been made and there is no threat to the wider public at present. Written by The Manc
The woman who leaves ‘random acts of crochet kindness’ to make the people of Salford smile Written by Emily Sergeant
The Manchester Herald: How the city’s first radical newspaper was silenced, shut down and smashed to pieces Written by The Manc
Manchester student starts ‘side hustle’ selling houseplants to help improve peoples’ mental health Written by Emily Sergeant
