By Matthew Holmes, Jacob Findell, Callum Sutherland, Steven Narloch, Joe Brayne and Isaac Stronge Relegation battles continue for Wigan and Rochdale, whilst Bolton and Stockport continue their promotion charges. Can Atrincham pull off a successful raid at Wealdstone? Will this weekend see Salford revitalise their form? Rochdale It’s got to the point now that a […]
The Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Group is raising money to preserve the Ship Canal by offering guided historical walks along it. The walks are run by Steven Parker – the organisation’s founder. He has loved the canal since he discovered it on a guided walk around Moses Gate Country Park in 1984 and is […]
Manchester City Football Club have announced plans to increase the capacity of the Etihad Stadium to over 60,000. The proposal also outlines a new museum and 3,000-capacity fan zone, which will take three years to construct, if approved by fans. If the expansion goes ahead, it will leave City with the fourth largest stadium in […]
Supermarkets in the UK are limiting sales of fruits and veggies, impacted by disrupted overseas harvests in southern Europe and north Africa. Extreme weather is thought to be the prime reason for the reduced harvest. Two of the biggest supermarkets in the UK, Morrisons and Asda have controlled the sales of fresh produce like tomatoes, […]
Actor Liam McCheyne, who plays Dylan Wilson, swapped the cobbles for hot coals as he took part in a charity firewalk for Bury Hospice. The fundraiser took place at Woodbank Cricket Club last Thursday, with the 16-year-old participating along with his twin brother and members of the public. Mr McCheyne is an ambassador for the […]
The UK government has been urged from all sides to consider enacting legislation similar to that of Spain. On February 16, the Spanish parliament approved paid sick time for women experiencing incapacitating periods, becoming Spain the first nation in Europe to do so. The Minister for Equality of Spain, Irene Montero called this decision momentous in terms of women’s health.
A new exhibition at The Lowry is inviting Salford’s LGBTQ+ community and their allies to share their stories by pinning them on a giant map. Created as part of LGBTQ+ history month, LGBTQ+ Salford includes the map, a Salford LGBTQ+ timeline and four illustrations inspired by Salford’s LGBTQ+ history – all made by local queer […]
Getting the right medication to treat mental illness can be lifesaving for some but overmedication could be life-threatening. California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has announced the introduction of a new bill with an aim of supporting women, new-borns and families in the first year after childbirth. The US Bill AB 608 has been presented days […]
Mackinnon And Saunders: 30 Years And Beyond Exhibition The minds behind the most famous animation models ever created have put some of their most iconic works in a unique exhibition. From the moment that you walk through the doors at the Waterside in Sale, you are immediately greeted by many childhood favourites. Models from tv […]
Junior doctors opt for strike action in March due to payment dispute