No extra security planned to protect new public Blue Peter garden at MediaCityUK in Salford

The television landmark, known to generations of young viewers, is being installed in an open square next to the BBC’s new northern headquarters at MediaCityUK.

The garden was famously wrecked in 1983 – with vandals trashing plants and killing several pond fish. But we understand site owners Peel Holdings, who are responsible for security, will not be taking additional steps to protect the new landmark.

Sale’s boss Steve Diamond hit by 18-week suspension

Sunrise Resources raises £600,000 to fund exploration projects

Mineral exploration firm Sunrise Resources has raised £600,000 via a shares placing, which it said was oversubscribed.

Sunrise, based in Macclesfield, will use the funds to develop its exploration projects and for working capital.

Museums team up with Manchester hospitals to give patients a 'hands-on' experience

Manchester hospitals are boosting patients’ wellbeing – by bringing museum exhibitions to the wards. for them to handle

Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hosting Britain’s first museums and galleries week in a hospital setting.