Some new CGIs of a train station set to be built in a Greater Manchester town that’s been without one for 60 years have been released.
It’s been a whopping six decades, but the residents of Golborne will soon be able to hop on a train out of there, because a planning application to connect the Greater Manchester town, in the Wigan borough, was approved by Wigan Council back in May after it was submitted back in November of last year.
This means connectivity is finally one step closer to becoming reality.
Alongside the CGIs, a flythrough video of the new £32m rail station set to be built next year has also been revealed.
Following strong public support in a 2024 consultation, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will be working in partnership with Wigan Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to deliver the major project.
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A new flythrough video reveals plans for a £32m rail station in Golborne – reconnecting the town to the network for the first time in 60+ years.
Construction starts next year, first trains by 2027.
Golborne-based engineering firm Murphy has been appointed to develop the station designs, taking into account the feedback from the local community.
A full business case is set to be submitted to the Department for Transport (DfT) in early 2026, and then, subject to approval, construction work is expected to start in the summer.
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In case you didn’t know, Golborne currently has no direct bus, train, or tram services to Manchester, while the wider area is the largest and most-populous area in Greater Manchester not connected to the rail network.
According to approved plans, the new accessible two-platform station will feature improved car parking and better walking and cycling links to the town centre, as well as also enable ‘seamless connections’ and support Greater Manchester’s vision for a fully integrated Bee Network by 2030.
Exciting new CGIs of a Greater Manchester town’s first train station in 60 years have been released / Credit: TfGM
Mayor Andy Burnham says this is ‘the next major milestone’ for Golborne train station.
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“The latest designs showcasing the transformation that’s on the way, with a station right at the heart of this community,” he commented.
“Golborne will play a vital role in our ambitious plans to make travel across Greater Manchester easier, greener, simpler, and more connected. This forms part of our plans to expand the Bee Network, with 64 stations joining by 2028 and a further 32 by 2030.
“I’m pleased that, after decades of being cut off from our train network, Golborne will be at the heart of the change.”
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Traders to move out of Manchester food hall as it pivots to ‘new chapter’
Daisy Jackson
Manchester food hall New Century will be closing its kitchens, it has announced, making way for a ‘new chapter’.
The New Century Kitchens are home to some top local food traders, including Parmogeddon’s Fricken concept, Wholesome Junkies, and Ply Pizza.
The food hall opened in 2022 as part of the iconic music venue’s rebirth, creating a modern mid-century space with six kitchens.
In the years since, it’s welcomed a rotation of amazing food offerings, including Hip Hop Chip Shop, Banh Vi, and Zumuku Sushi.
Now, New Century Kitchens has announced it will be ‘evolving’ to make live events part of the offering across the venue – not just upstairs in the main gig space.
That means that the traders currently based here will be moving out, though the venue has assured people that they have been supported as they take their next steps.
New Century said that music is in the building’s ‘DNA’ and this chapter will reflect that.
New Century Kitchens will close, with traders moving outNew Century is entering a ‘new chapter’
In a statement shared with The Manc, they said: “The ground floor at New Century is evolving. We are currently finalising plans for live events to become an even bigger part of our offering across the whole of the venue.
“As part of this evolution the current community of independent traders are moving onto exciting new chapters, and we have been working very closely with them to support all of these brilliant businesses in their next steps.
“Music is in the DNA of our iconic building and this new chapter will reflect that.
“New Century is a place for people to come together through entertainment and good hospitality and we’re looking forward to sharing more details soon.”
Police urgently appeal for footage after fatal stabbing in Moss Side
Emily Sergeant
Police have issued an urgent appeal for footage in their ongoing investigation into a fatal stabbing in Moss Side last week.
Detectives from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are appealing for information – and in particular, mobile phone footage – as they continue to investigate the murder of 34-year-old father of three, Adrian Brown, who died following a stabbing in Moss Side last Friday (8 May).
Police were called to Raby Street in Moss Side at around 11pm last Friday to reports of a serious assault.
Mr Brown was found with stab wounds to the chest, and was rushed to hospital, but despite the best efforts of medical staff, he sadly died from his injuries.
An 18‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of murder the following day (Saturday 9 May) and remains in custody. A second man, aged 26, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder, while two men, aged 25 and 38, and a 26‑year‑old woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
With the police investigation now progressing at pace, officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have captured mobile phone footage at any point during the evening – particularly in or around the West Indian Sports and Social Club on Westwood Street.
Adrian had been attending an event at the club that evening, before at around 11pm, he was assaulted just outside the front entrance.
“There were around 200 people at the club that night, and we believe some of those present may have information that could help us understand what happened,” commented Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson.
“This could include eyewitness accounts, or photos and videos taken throughout the evening.
“I appreciate that speaking to police can feel daunting, but anyone with footage can upload it anonymously through our dedicated Major Incident Public Portal.”
Anyone with information or footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact GMP on 0161 856 2270 or 101, quoting log 4069 of 08/05/26, or uploading to the MIPP online here.
Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Emily Sergeant -
26th November 2025 
