By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Salford Council have brought a in Public Space Protection Order to cover the Salford Quays area hoping to curb anti-social behaviour. If anyone uses “foul and abusive language,” it will deemed a criminal offence due to the workings of the order. However, it does not...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor More economic gloom as housebuilding activity plunged to lowest level in almost three years. The depressing figures follow on from news in the manufacturing sector, reeling from poor global conditions and the looming EU referendum. Tuesday’s manufacturing index showed it had slipped to its worst...
Most people are familiar with SATs tests, the milestone assessments that pupils, teachers and schools are judged on and which have a lasting impact on all concerned. What most people who do not work in schools will not realise is what an absolute swizz, travesty and total mockery of education...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Politics hit another new low when a Tory MP shouted at shadow chancellor John McDonnell to “shuddap you face.” The bizarre heckle was shouted out as McDonnell wanted some answers from George Osborne about dodgy bankers. It is not clear who shouted out the insult,...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor The news has been pretty full of the union of 28 states bound by an economic and increasingly (add angry emoji here if applicable) political union. However, Jeremy Corbyn wanted to chat about the education system during today’s PMQs; another error at the despatch box...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor A new law will hugely extend the already feared snooper’s charter, which will give additional power to the police that were originally intended to fight terrorism. Police will be given the power to hack into your phone and computer and retrieve your web-browsing history, under...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor More shocking news for the steel industry as the Navy’s new wave of warships could be built with steel from abroad. Ministers have made no plans to prioritise UK steel for the upcoming Type 31 frigate. This has led to accusations that the Conservative’s are...
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor The PM told Corbyn to "put on a proper suit," but the Labour leader was more than happy to have a laugh at his own dress sense during a TV skit. Corbyn became a meme-creator's wet dream when he was spotted wearing a grey tracksuit in November....
By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Disappointing news has emerged that ISIS are not being damaged and pushed back by air strikes in Syria, despite the addition of British fire power. Now the UK government is worried the terrorist organisation is also growing in influence in Libya. Michael Fallon, Defence Secretary...