Man dies after falling from M56 bridge
A man died after falling from a bridge on the M56. The incident happened at around 8pm on Tuesday (September 6) near Runcorn.
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Great-gran is still working three shifts a week - at the age of 96
A great-gran from Cheshire believed to be Britain's oldest shop worker is still working three shifts a week at the grand age of 96 - and has no plans to retire. Irene Astbury opened Pet Food Supplies Ltd in Macclesfield, Cheshire in March 1981 and she is still working there more than 40 years on.
"It’s just too expensive" - concerns over Metrolink future
Earlier this week, the future of the Metrolink was described as 'unclear' with funding set to decrease over the coming months and passenger numbers still down after the pandemic.
Trains axed in TransPennine Express timetable changes as Avanti anger continues
A second major train operator, TransPennine Express, has announced temporary timetable changes which will lead to reduced services following ongoing anger over rail cuts made by Avanti West Coast. TPE blamed 'higher-than-normal sickness levels and ongoing industrial relations issues' for the move, together with a 'training backlog as a direct result of Covid'.
Transpennine Express to cut services from Manchester due to staff shortages in yet another blow to rail industry
Major rail provider Transpennine Express has announced it will be cutting some of its major services, including from Manchester, due to staff shortages in yet another blow to the rail industry. It comes as passengers up and down the country have faced last minute cancellations and slashed timetables in recent months, following the biggest strikes in a generation.
'It's very nice to be back': Manchester welcomes Meghan Markle as she makes first public appearance after jubilee
In an evening where a host of exceptional talent gathered in Manchester, Meghan Markle's presence brought about a special kind of excitement.
The Mancunian Way: In Liz we Truss?
So now we know who the next Prime Minister will be - how will it affect Greater Manchester? Labour mayor Andy Burnham has offered some predictions, and warnings, to Liz Truss as she prepares to take on the top job.
Avanti set to have their contract renewed despite timetable chaos and scathing criticism from mayor - reports
An under fire train operator for services between Manchester and London is set to have its contract renewed despite fierce criticism in recent months, according to reports. Avanti West Coast is set to have its contract for the west coast mainline route renewed, The Sunday Times says, despite slashing its services and being told it was in 'last chance saloon' by Mayor Andy Burnham.