Drugs: Police execute 4 warrants on same street in Stretford

Manchester entrepreneurs have harnessed artificial intelligence to turn their ideas and expertise into new technology through a six-week University programme. Their innovations range from an AI-powered coaching platform for young professionals and technology to assess whether businesses are ready for growth, to a wearable designed to track human movement and a platform for prese...

Leading e-learning provider High Speed Training have launched a free breakfast club training course for schools in partnership with Natasha’s Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity, and school catering company Chartwells. Research shows when children start the day with full stomachs and a healthy breakfast, it boosts their attendance, behaviour and focus, and to ensure […]

World Mental Health Day (10th October), provides an important opportunity to examine the often-overlooked connection between alcohol use and mental health. Ruth Allonby, Chief Executive of Mount Carmel Rehab is urging people to consider how their drinking patterns affect their emotional, physical and mental well-being. Short-term use can temporarily ease stress or social anxiety...

Today (05 October 2026) Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Recovery Academy officially launches its brand-new autumn-winter term ahead of World Mental Health Day 2026 (10 October). Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or others, the Recovery Academy’s new term offers a wealth of face-to-face and online courses, and other resources, to help people […]

Friends of Victoria Park unveils an ambitious new family adventure as community support helps park dream bigger Victoria Park Guardians: The Lost Key will transform Stretford’s Victoria Park into a magical family adventure this October – as volunteers behind the park set out an ambitious vision to bring destination-scale community events to Stretford. Following the […]