Just two weeks ago, Stockport County were sitting on a perfect streak of five wins in their five preceding games, surging up the table and threatening the automatic promotion places. Fast-forward to the present, and what previously felt like solid foundations for a late promotion push, now appear to be crumbling under the weight of […]
Strange Faces in the Mirror – Exhibition For one week only, an exciting and evocative Northern Quarter exhibition is being held involving artists from the UK and Hong Kong highlighting their own individual identities. Inside the exhibition building, there are three floors worth of artwork, with words on the wall and the thoughts of artists, […]
A man, 30, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and money laundering. The arrest took place following a warrant issued at a city centre flat on Owen Street, Manchester. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) seized a large amount of money from cupboards and safe boxes around the premises. A further address on […]
The closure of physical stores by retail giants has led to job losses and reduced footfall in town centres, with many businesses struggling to stay afloat. Sainsbury’s Argos outlet based in Salford is the newest addition to the list. This sudden decision by the company will put the jobs of at least 1,400 people at […]
By Matthew Holmes, Jacob Findell, Callum Sutherland, Steven Narloch, Joe Brayne and Isaac Stronge The Greater Manchester Wrap at a glance: Salford slumbering towards play-offs, Wigan searching for a goal under Shaun Maloney, Bolton welcome play-off rivals, Stockport provide a cure to insomnia, Altrincham build towards 2023-24 and Rochdale continue to toy with Matthew Holmes’ […]
A 16-year-old darts player from Warrington made his debut in the UK Open over the weekend, winning three games. Luke Littler came through qualifiers to reach darts’ ‘FA Cup’ as its youngest ever player and was tipped for a strong showing as the reigning Junior Darts World Champion. Littler was tasked with opening the tournament […]
Levenshulme cycling café Station South are hosting several bike rides this Sunday in celebration of International Women’s Day. The ride is to start at 12pm on March 12 at the Emmeline Pankhurst Statue at St Peter’s Square and then the women will cycle to Station South. Leader of Community Involvement at Station South, Anna Smith, […]
The Greater Manchester Cricket League (GMCL) was awarded Premier League status on Friday ahead of the 2023 season. The announcement revealed that the JW Lees Lancashire Cricket League also was set to earn the same badge of honour. The accreditation, given by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), represents a group of high quality […]
Go up to someone and say that an international sporting tournament, akin to the World Cup, starts today, and they’d likely slowly bat their eyelids before walking away. But it’s true. After a long delay, the World Baseball Classic is finally back, and the British audience should be more invested in the competition than ever. […]
