The Register · Volume IV

News

964 stories from the Greater Manchester economy — gathered, summarised and written to be found.

  1. Nº 0305

    Relief after Google's description of Holocaust survivor Ike Alterman as 'fictional character' disappears

    Business Manchester·24 May 2026

    Google corrected a search result that falsely labelled Holocaust survivor Ike Alterman as fictional, raising…

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  2. Nº 0307

    White House 'on lockdown' as gunshots rings out and people rushed inside

    Business Manchester·24 May 2026

    The White House was placed on lockdown following gunshots on 24 May 2026, with security personnel responding…

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  3. Nº 0300

    An extraordinary life” tributes to Wish You Were Here’s Judith Chalmers

    Prolific North·23 May 2026

    Prolific North publishes tributes to Judith Chalmers, the celebrated presenter of Wish You Were Here…

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  4. Nº 0293

    EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for tonight's £91m draw – Friday, May 22

    Business Manchester·23 May 2026

    EuroMillions lottery draw held on Friday, 22 May featured a £91 million jackpot, attracting participants…

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  5. Nº 0294

    Makerfield by-election LIVE as Greens and Reform embroiled in social media storms while Burnham launches campaign

    Business Manchester·23 May 2026

    The Makerfield by-election sees Andy Burnham campaign whilst Green Party and Reform UK navigate social media…

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  6. Nº 0292

    Oldham Road pub on fire as emergency services tackle blaze

    Business Manchester·23 May 2026

    Emergency services tackled a major fire at a landmark former pub on Oldham Road in Greater Manchester on 22…

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  7. Nº 0299

    Pharmacy2U launches digital health hub for women

    Prolific North·23 May 2026

    Pharmacy2U launches a digital health hub tailored for women's healthcare, expanding telehealth capabilities…

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  8. Nº 0296

    Shock on the streets of Bury as armed cops descend and suspect shot

    Business Manchester·23 May 2026

    Armed police responded to an incident in Bury resulting in a suspect being shot, reported by Business…

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  9. Nº 0302

    The Bay starts filming in Lancashire

    Prolific North·23 May 2026

    Crime drama The Bay has begun filming in Lancashire, strengthening the North West's profile as a major UK…

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  10. Nº 0297

    Wigan fire RECAP as emergency services scrambled and residents told to keep doors and windows closed

    Business Manchester·23 May 2026

    Emergency services tackled a fire in Wigan with residents advised to seal properties, demonstrating Greater…

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  11. Nº 0301

    Yorkshire Post owner buys The Dalesman

    Prolific North·23 May 2026

    The Yorkshire Post owner has acquired The Dalesman magazine, according to Prolific North, marking a notable…

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  12. Nº 0322

    BNKer and Doorly unveil partnership aimed at redefining modern residential living

    Business Manchester·22 May 2026

    BNKer and Doorly have partnered to revolutionise residential living services, combining financial and…

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  13. Nº 0279

    Body found in search for missing 14-year-old schoolboy from Stoke-on-Trent

    Business Manchester·22 May 2026

    Police discovered a body during the search for a missing 14-year-old schoolboy from Stoke-on-Trent, raising…

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  14. Nº 0276

    Century of Science: M&I Materials Celebrates 100 Years of Apiezon Legacy

    Business Manchester·22 May 2026

    M&I Materials celebrates 100 years of its Apiezon brand, a specialist in vacuum and cryogenic products with…

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  15. Nº 0280

    Democracy wins Women of the Year brief

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    Democracy agency has won the Women of the Year creative brief, bringing high-profile recognition to Greater…

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  16. Nº 0298

    Doctor Who's Mandip Gill announces engagement after boyfriend's unique proposal

    Business Manchester·22 May 2026

    Mandip Gill, Doctor Who actress, announces engagement after boyfriend's proposal. The story reflects Greater…

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  17. Nº 0285

    Far more than a logo” – Chester looks to future with bold branding project

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    Chester launches a comprehensive rebranding project that goes beyond logo design to reshape its economic…

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  18. Nº 0273

    Heywood fire update as smoke seen for miles across Greater Manchester

    Business Manchester·22 May 2026

    Emergency services attended a major fire at a derelict mill in Heywood, with smoke visible across Greater…

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  19. Nº 0283

    JB Gill hunts for Britain’s Best Service Station on 5

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    JB Gill presents a new Channel 5 series hunting for Britain's best service station, with implications for…

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  20. Nº 0288

    Manchester AI biotech spin-out lands £5m to “rewrite chemical reactions

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    A Manchester AI biotech spin-out has raised £5m to revolutionise chemical reactions using artificial…

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  21. Nº 0275

    Manchester director’s guide to the first 7 days after receiving a winding-up petition

    Business Manchester·22 May 2026

    Business Manchester's Helen Greaney provides directors with essential guidance on managing the first seven…

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  22. Nº 0291

    Northern TV and film workforce set for boost after £2.3m funding deal secured

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    A £2.3m funding deal will enhance the Northern TV and film workforce, according to Prolific North's…

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  23. Nº 0281

    Plans revealed for major North East data centre

    Prolific North·22 May 2026

    Major data centre plans have been revealed for the North East, according to Prolific North, with…

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  24. Nº 0277

    SCEND awarded B Corp status in rare achievement for UK 3PL sector

    Business Manchester·22 May 2026

    SCEND has secured B Corp status, marking a rare accomplishment for UK third-party logistics companies and…

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