The Surge of Taekwondo: What Next for the UK’s Most Accessible Martial Art
With the British International Open held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester for the second consecutive year, it is important to reflect on how far the sport has come in the UK. This particular section of Manchester is no stranger to an international-level visitor. Whether that be European opposition travelling to the Etihad Campus […]
New Wigan art exhibition showcases local voices
A new art exhibition that brings together community voices has gone on display at Wigan Museum. Wigan’s Voice explores the borough’s heritage, culture and changing landscape in a series of commissioned artworks from local artists. The temporary exhibition opened on February 21 at the museum on Library Street. It’s centred on three interconnected themes – Community Voice, Traditional […]
“Running Postman” from Wigan runs 60 miles for Andy’s Man Club and local Meadows
A Wigan postman has raised more than £1,500 for charity after completing a 60-mile run from North Yorkshire back to his West Lancashire home village on the 11th of April. Chris House, known locally as “The Running Postman”, set off from Skipton Castle at 6am and ran all the way to the Boathouse in Appley […]
Amputee has unfinished business with Manchester’s annual marathon
source: @hopalonglloydy, Instagram Pete Lloyd, a man who once had to learn how to walk again, attempted to rewrite what is possible— one crutch at a time. On Sunday the 19th of April, Pete took part in the annual Manchester Marathon, but the 26-mile stretch was not his only obstacle. He aimed to break the world […]
Outdoor running boom led by run clubs and influencers, study says.
Credit: Flickr Running is enjoying a boom in popularity in the UK, with a report by SportsShoes suggesting almost one in six of the UK population say they run outdoors at least once a month. Leading the running trend are Gen Z (28%) and Millennials (30%), who are looking to lead a more active lifestyle […]
Bolton Open Art Exhibition showcases ‘vibrant’ local art scene
Bolton Museum’s Open Art Exhibition is showcasing the town’s ‘vibrant’ creative scene after a competition for local artists. The competition invited anyone aged 16 and over who currently lives, works, or studies within Bolton to take part, and over 240 submissions were received. A panel of independent judges selected the pieces for the exhibition, as […]
Lent: comparing belief, fasting and purpose.
Ramadan and lent are two vital events within Christianity and Islam. Although these two important religious calendar events belong to two different faiths they sometimes coincide, providing an unusual period of time where millions of people are engaged in fasting, contemplation and spiritual development. Whilst there are similarities between these events there are also points […]
Young woman rejects terminal cancer prognosis and launches fundraiser for treatment abroad
A 22-year-old woman from Manchester who was recently diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer has rejected her terminal prognosis and started fundraising for experimental treatment in Germany. Kayley Boda was first diagnosed with a moderately aggressive form of cancer, Stage 3a mucinous adenocarcinoma, in her lower right lung in August 2025. She underwent a lobectomy last […]
Salford Duck Race Battles ‘Apocalyptic Rain’
On 3 April at Salford Quays, hundreds of people gathered to watch the annual Salford Duck Race, which raises money for children’s healthcare. The event is organised by MedEquip4Kids, a Manchester-based charity which improves the health of babies and children all over the UK by providing hospitals with equipment that the NHS cannot afford to […]
Manchester woman sets up running club for asylum seekers
A Manchester woman has set up a running club for asylum seekers to help them manage ‘severe and complex trauma’. Jane Dennison founded the MileShyClub in 2017 to support people who didn’t exercise regularly and has recently launched a group to support people in migrant hotels. The organisation now operates in four Manchester boroughs, with […]