Manchester Right Now

Residents in Wigan are celebrating after Bridgewater West was removed from a local development plan, potentially stopping proposals for a major business park. Campaigners say they will continue watching what happens next.

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  https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/wigan-residents-hail-extraordinary-victory-34491262

Hundreds of new homes are being considered for a large area of grassland in Bamford, Rochdale, on land previously associated with green-belt protections.

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  https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/hundreds-homes-could-built-former-34480002

Transport for Greater Manchester has unveiled ambitions to create new homes on land between Bury Interchange and Bury Market as part of wider plans for the area.

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  https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/new-homes-planned-bury-interchange-34497400

The 37-storey Crown View residential tower has been completed in Red Bank, marking another milestone in the £4 billion Victoria North regeneration programme.

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  https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/crown-view-completes-residential-development-in-red-bank

New research suggests Manchester rental properties are being taken more quickly than a year ago despite continued rent increases. Analysts point to strong demand, limited supply and changes in rental regulation.

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  https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2177255-research-reveals-manchester-rental-homes-are-letting-faster-despite-higher-rents

National law firm Clarke Willmott has acquired Manchester-based Latitude Law, creating a dedicated UK immigration law practice and adding the specialist firm's expertise to its national operation.

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  https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2177810-national-law-firm-swoops-for-manchester-immigration-specialist

Manchester-based Fletchers Group has completed its fourth acquisition in five months. The latest deal brings around 100 staff, including 12 partners, into the growing legal group.

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  https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2177825-manchester-law-firm-fletchers-group-makes-fourth-acquisition-in-five-months

Latos Data Centres has submitted plans to Manchester City Council for an AI-ready data centre on Bower Street in Newton Heath, proposing a new use for a brownfield industrial site.

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  https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2177814-ai-data-centre-plans-submitted-for-east-manchester-brownfield-site

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after multiple incidents were reported in Ashton-under-Lyne town centre on Tuesday evening. Officers are seeking witnesses and information.

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  https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/news-search/?ct=News%2F1000&page=2

Greater Manchester Police say murder has been ruled out as a line of enquiry in the investigation into the death of a 31-year-old man in Rochdale. The investigation continues under a different footing.

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  https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/