How accessible is a Premier League stadium?
Credit: Howard Cohen It is often said that Football is for everyone – but disabled supporters have long faced a battle for access to stadiums, including issues such as transport, inaccessible ticketing systems, or inadequate parking and toilets facilities. Beyond this, research shows disabled supporters can often feel social excluded, marginalised and oppressed in stadiums, […]
Community gathers in Prestwich for free annual Clough Day celebrations
Thousands of residents gathered in Prestwich over the weekend for the town’s 21st year of Clough Day celebrations. The event took place between 12pm and 5pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 at St Mary’s Flower Park, and commemorated the gifting of land to residents in 1906. Organised by the Prestwich Clough Centenary Group, the afternoon […]
Ian Sampson: One of Sport’s Last Craftsmen
Credit: Matthew Appleton Handcrafting cricket bats has endured for centuries in England, but now faces the threat of extinction from overseas factories. With these factories, based in India or Pakistan, producing around three million bats a year, many traditional bat makers struggle to keep up with the level of demand, with the number of bat […]
“We’re not effing about, we’re ten years out the game”: London band ic1s take on Manchester’s Deaf Institute after a decade apart
London-based band ic1s took on Manchester’s Deaf Institute after a decade apart. The five-piece is made up of Dan Coburn (vocals), Jesse James (guitars), John Campbell (guitars), Jacob Osman (bass), and Andy Faulkner (drums). I caught up with the band backstage to gain an insight into their feelings ahead of their gig. They said they […]
“Manchester has always been kind to us”: Comeback band iC1s to headline Deaf Institute after a decade apart
A comeback band will headline Manchester’s Deaf Institute after a decade apart. The London-based band iC1s will return to Manchester to perform their debut album after they first performed there 13 years ago. The five-piece is made up of Daniel Coburn (vocals), Jesse James (guitars), John Campbell (guitars), Jacob Osman (bass), and Andy Faulkner (drums). […]
Body dysmorphia in Manchester’s dance scene
It’s well known that dancing as a hobby has many health benefits. It helps with your mental and physical health. People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s use dance to help them with their posture or use it as a form of physical therapy. Additionally, doing dance can help your cognitive function as well as train your body to become stronger. Dancing can help someone […]
Bury FC revival: Back to Back Promotions for The Shakers!
Optimism has started to build around Gigg Lane as they were rewarded another promotion in the recent season. There has been increased fan engagement within the Bury community and a clear long-term vision has been set. These factors have contributed to the club’s revival. Bury FC has experience a steady rise in support from young […]
Oldham Sixth Form College raise 5 thousand for brain tumour research
From the morning of the 26th until the next morning on the 27th March, Oldham Sixth Form College held their 13th annual Olympathon rasing thousands for charity. Oldham Sixth Form College sports centre – credit – google maps The Olympathon is a charity event which started in 2012. It is organised by level 3 extended […]
Stockport’s, Leon Bruce, wins AFSO English title
Leon Bruce, from Stockport, competed for the AFSO English boxing title on the 25th April in a 5×2-minute rounds main event. The fight was against a familiar opponent in Aaron Gibson who was the champion. The two of them had prior history as Aaron had beaten Leon beforehand. But this time, it was Leon Bruce […]
The Growth of Representation in Women in Grassroots Football
Words: James Whitbread Women’s football has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, but perhaps the biggest success rate has been at Grassroots level. Across England, more women and girls than ever before are playing football, joining local clubs and becoming involved in the sport through coaching and refereeing. What was once viewed as a male-dominated […]