Local News from Thursday, May 29th, 2025

Next phase of £147m investment to tram network to get under way as Metrolink lays the foundations for growth

The next phase of a major £147m programme to maintain, upgrade and improve Greater Manchester’s tram network gets under way next week.
Castleton businesses set for £600,000 shopfront transformation boost

A £600,000 council-backed scheme aims to revitalise Castleton town centre with funding for shop repairs and historic restorations
The scheme that could power over 16,000 homes

A new battery storage facility just off the M62 will soon power over 16,000 homes.
Police catch more than 30 distracted drivers in bus-based road safety crackdown

A hidden operation onboard a Bee Network bus led to more than 30 drivers being caught breaking the law in just two hours, as Greater Manchester Police clamp down on road dangers
Smart recycling bin prototype unveiled as R17 celebrates young innovators in Littleborough

Young people’s ideas were brought to life in Littleborough on Friday 23 May, as R17 Group hosted a community event to showcase the first phase of its smart bin project, developed through the Emsley Engineering Award initiative.