Category: News

Oct 24
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.

Oct 24
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 its architectural interest.

Oct 24
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 in Local Growth and Regeneration, alongside documented engineering and building-technology partnerships.

Oct 24
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 in Oldham, with different opening arrangements for buildings and the wider landscape.

Oct 24
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 a separate Phase Two design process.

Oct 24
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, scanning technology and national context.

Oct 24
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 Wigan’s wider redevelopment.

Oct 24
Construction begins on The Anchor Residency in Trafford

Construction of 208 homes at The Anchor Residency adds another housing offer to Trafford Waters, alongside completed Rent to Buy apartments and longer-term neighbourhood plans.

Oct 24
Kenion Street album links Rochdale’s past and new musicians

Eleven new interpretations connect local performers with Rochdale’s recording heritage. The project brings together historic studios, contemporary artists and an archive stretching beyond the album.

Oct 24
Manchester joins ELIAS as second UK AI research node

The University of Manchester has announced its selection as the second UK ELIAS node, with three research themes and plans for European collaboration and doctoral training.