Young people in Manchester are now benefitting from increased access to free swimming at Manchester swimming pools all year round thanks to an extension of the current swimming offer citywide. Since 8 June, Manchester’s under 17s are able to...
Health/Fitness/Spirituality
A Chinese restaurant has been hit with fines totaling almost £15,000 after a string of worrying health breaches were discovered. In September 2017 an Environmental Health Officer from Manchester City Council carried out a routine inspection of...
Girls across the UK are struggling with verbal abuse, bullying and a feeling of shame around their periods, with many of those affected suffering in silence, according to a new survey by Plan International UK released to coincide with Menstrual...
Plants are having a moment. Millennials especially have embraced the greenery trend with open arms, and it’s no wonder – the activity is proven to be very therapeutic. In fact, a new survey has revealed that 81% of British people believe...
Women who develop diabetes in pregnancy but are not diagnosed are much more likely to experience stillbirth than women without the condition, according to new research. The study, led by the University of Leeds and the University of Manchester,...
Samuel Smiths pubs have banned people from using phones, in an attempt to foster “social conversations”. Various pubs across the country have been sent a memo making clear that people should not be allowed to use their phones or chat in...
An award-winning catering service has been teaching the city’s youngsters and their families that cooking healthy food can be easy, tasty and affordable. Over the last 18 months Manchester Fayre, the city council’s catering service that prepares...