Bury advances £12.9m roads, footways and bridges programme
Bury’s £12.9m highways programme covers resurfacing, footways, structures and road safety, with some delivery planned into 2027/28.
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Historic England highlights Salford’s rare 1930s listed house
Historic England has highlighted a 1935 Grade II house in Broughton Park, Salford. Its curved glazing, connected rooms and surviving interiors explain…
Salford reports strong business engagement in KEF6 results
The University of Salford reported Very High Engagement for Working with Business on 7 October 2026. Its KEF6 results also showed improvement…
Northern Roots: what visitors can find after phase one opens
Northern Roots’ first phase opened in September 2026. Visitors can explore a working farm, café, play area and woodland beside Alexandra Park…
Bolton outlines first town-centre walking and cycling works
Bolton Council says construction has begun on Great Moor Street. Its published programme sets out the next stages, planned junction changes and…
Former Bolton nurse leads hospital inventory programme
A 19 October 2026 NHS profile highlights Sarah Ashworth’s move from nursing into Bolton’s inventory programme. The feature explains the documented pilot,…
Fettlers hotel reaches topping-out milestone in Wigan
The 144-bedroom Hampton by Hilton at Fettlers has topped out. Published updates explain its planned facilities, ownership, opening forecast and place in…
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Salford reports strong business engagement in KEF6 results
The University of Salford reported Very High Engagement for Working with Business on 7 October 2026. Its KEF6 results also showed improvement…
Former Bolton nurse leads hospital inventory programme
A 19 October 2026 NHS profile highlights Sarah Ashworth’s move from nursing into Bolton’s inventory programme. The feature explains the documented pilot,…
Fettlers hotel reaches topping-out milestone in Wigan
The 144-bedroom Hampton by Hilton at Fettlers has topped out. Published updates explain its planned facilities, ownership, opening forecast and place in…
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