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F1 & FIA confirm cancellations of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix

The FIA has confirmed the cancellation of the races due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 14 • Finlay Nairn-White

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix's to be cancelled

The F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are set to be cancelled next month following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with an official decision…

Mar 13 • Finlay Nairn-White

The Artisan Street Fayre to return to Swinton Square this month

The Artisan Street Fayre has announced its return to Swinton for the first time in 2026 - and it's back this month!

Mar 12 • Finlay Nairn-White

M60 traffic stopped with 'severe' delays after vehicle crash

All traffic has been stopped on the anticlockwise carriageway.

Mar 12 • Finlay Nairn-White

February 2026

Pembrooke Halls gone as Walkden re-development ramps up progress

The Pembrooke Halls building in Walkden Town Centre has been demolished as the re-development of the Town Centre ramps up progress.

Feb 17 • Finlay Nairn-White

January 2026

New free photography exhibition opens in Stockroom

A new photography exhibition has opened in Stockroom, with the theme ‘Local/Connection’.

Jan 31 • Finlay Nairn-White

Police looking to deploy live facial recognition in Stockport to help catch criminals

Police are planning to deploy Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Stockport to help catch wanted criminals.

Jan 30 • Finlay Nairn-White

Merseyway Shopping Centre ‘thrilled’ after Halloween event shortlisted for Pineapple Award

Merseyway Shopping Centre are’ thrilled’ to be shortlisted for a Pineapple Award in the Activation: Events Category for their Halloween Event ‘Merseyday…

Jan 29 • Finlay Nairn-White

Over 400 arrests for drink and drug driving made over festive period across Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) made over 400 arrests for drink and drug driving over the festive period.

Jan 25 • Finlay Nairn-White

Stockroom cited as helping to boost Merseyway footfall to 10 million visitors in 2025

Merseyway shopping centre recorded a bumper 10 million visitors throughout 2025, with new library and community hub Stockroom being cited as one of the…

Jan 23 • Finlay Nairn-White

What does re-generation in a Town Centre look like?

Walkden Town Centre is set for a major shake-up as a £15 million regeneration project aims to bring fresh life back to the heart of the community.

Jan 21 • Finlay Nairn-White

Bank branch closures are fuelling high street decline

The disappearance of bank branches from Britain’s high streets has become a key factor behind the high street decline of our local town centres.

Jan 15 • Finlay Nairn-White

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