by Nikki Brown | Nov 17, 2022 | Transport
A new scheme that provides bikes to local communities has launched across Greater Manchester, following a £145,000 investment from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Bike libraries allow people to borrow a bike flexibly, to use it when it suits them and without...
by Nikki Brown | Nov 15, 2022 | Transport
Electric wires that will power faster, cleaner, and more reliable trains have been installed between Manchester and Stalybridge. The wires are the initial step towards plans for fully electric local services between Manchester and Stalybridge by the middle of the...
by Nikki Brown | Nov 14, 2022 | Green Innovation
Led by Dr Amir Keshmiri, a team of experts at The University of Manchester have received government funding to help recover hydrogen for clean energy use alongside Powerhouse Energy Plc, a world-leading UK company specialising in treatment of unrecyclable wastes. This...
by Nikki Brown | Nov 14, 2022 | Transport
The government-approved e-scooter trial scheme across Salford will continue to operate until at least May 2024, after Salford City Council opted to extend the trial. The scheme, which is operated by leading ride-sharing firm Lime, was launched in October 2020 and...
by Nikki Brown | Nov 10, 2022 | Natural Environment
The hybrid planning application for Northern Roots, which is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham, was unanimously approved by Oldham Council’s Planning Committee in October 2022. However, due to the Northern Roots development being located in...
