This week we have news that Manchester has been recognised as a UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning for its commitment to promoting inclusive and quality learning for all.
Business Live reports Manchester's trams will have more than £20m invested in them over the next year and that Trafford regeneration plans aim to bring new life to canal-side area.
The Business Desk has news that a key city centre site is to be transformed as part of a £25m investment but also carries a report that warns high costs and access to capital are stifling North West growth.
The MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub has launched to enhance our region's innovation ecosystem. The hub will explore the use of immersive technologies in the creative sector and how they can be applied to Greater Manchester’s other frontier sectors.
Across Greater Manchester, Marketing Stockport reports that the team behind Stockport’s Business Improvement District, have created a new video showcasing the town centre as a vibrant and unique destination and that the development partnership behind Stockport 8 has raised£200m to back future regeneration schemes. Tameside Reporter says two major developments will completely transform two areas of the borough and Bolton News reports on a new support service to help local businesses.