Community
Rochdale Churches Announce Services, Events, and Costume Sale
Rochdale churches announce upcoming services, events, and a costume sale. St Luke's and St Mary's Balderstone welcome all, while Holy Trinity disbands youth theatre due to licensing costs.
Business
EV Drivers Can Cut Car Insurance by £273 with One Move
Data shows EV drivers can save up to £273 annually on car insurance by bundling it into a salary sacrifice scheme, with typical policies costing £650 per year.
Culture
Refresh Your Beauty Bag: Two Elf Makeup Products to Buy Before September
Discover two Elf makeup products that will refresh your beauty bag before September. These picks are perfect for transitioning your look as the season changes.
Politics
DVSA MOT photo upload feature rolled out to 2,500 garages
From August 3, 2,500 UK garages can upload vehicle photos during MOT tests, providing evidence the car is present. The DVSA encourages use before photos become mandatory.
Sport
Health
AI Tool at Stepping Hill Aims to Speed Up Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Hospitals across Greater Manchester, including Stepping Hill, are rolling out an AI tool to analyze prostate MRI scans, prioritizing high-risk patients for faster diagnosis and treatment.
2m pensioners face savings tax as HMRC allowance frozen
HMRC projects 2.1 million over-65s will pay tax on savings interest by 2026-27, up from 517,000 in 2022-23, as frozen thresholds and higher rates pull more into the net.
Pension pots of £50k see annuity income rise by £106
Average annual annuity income for a £50,000 pot has risen by £106 to £3,653 since March, driven by rising gilt yields amid market uncertainty, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
Stockport NHS First to Use Voice-Care Surgical Safety Tech
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is the first in the UK to pilot Voice-Care, a hands-free voice recognition system for surgical safety checklists, aiming to eliminate manual paperwork and ensure 100% WHO compliance.
Edge Hill Graduate Plans South Pole Trek for Men's Mental Health
Dafydd Helps-Fursse, an Edge Hill University alumnus, will lead an expedition across the South Pole by 2030 to raise awareness of men's mental health, following his 2024 World's Toughest Row success.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!
