Month: January 2024

Manchester’s Young Creative Activists reflect on freedom for Holocaust Memorial Day

A group of young Manchester activists are using their talents to commemorate the Holocaust through a unique artistic lens. The Creative Activists are a group of young people, aged 18 to 25 years old, many of whom are students currently at university in Manchester. They’ve been spending months combing through the museum’s collections to find […]

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Skinner prepares for make or break Manchester derby in Continental Cup clash

Under-fire United boss, Marc Skinner ‘hopes to right wrongs’ with derby win. The United boss has come under increasing pressure from supporters since their defeat to Liverpool before the winter break in the Women’s Super League. However, it is Gareth Taylor’s City that have more to play for tonight; they are two points behind their […]

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“Battle mentality”: Fans discuss rivalry in women’s game ahead of tonight’s Manchester Derby

It’s derby day in Manchester as Manchester City Women host Manchester United Women in the Continental Cup at the Joie Stadium tonight. But does the rivalry in the women’s game come close to the mutual loathing in the men’s? The two teams have only faced each other 13 times compared to the 191 clashes between […]

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Is the North of England becoming a hockey wilderness?

When it comes to northern representation in English hockey’s top flight, Beeston and Nottingham University stand alone.   

There is a glaring talent concentration in the south of the country. And there are fears it could get worse.

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Manchester Storm celebrate Pride Week with rainbow jerseys in EIHL weekend clashes

Manchester Storm took to the ice for their weekend double-header wearing a rainbow-style version of their home kit.  It was part of an Elite Ice Hockey League(EIHL) initiative which saw all ice hockey’s top flight pledge their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The jerseys have now been put up for auction with a starting price […]

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Foundation 92 recognises ‘local hero’ as part of the EFL Community Weekend Campaign

Foundation 92 shouted out Kev McCloskey, communications officer of Clarion Futures, for his unwavering support towards Salford’s local community during this viscous cost of living crisis. Working with Clarion Futures, a foundation focused on affordable housing, McCloskey provided food drops as well as heating, energy and budgeting advice for those most in need across Salford. […]

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Manchester residents awoken by ‘UFO landing’ noise from Beetham Tower

Storm Jocelyn battered Manchester with winds of over 40 miles per hour last night, but it was not just the storm that was keeping residents awake. In high winds Beetham Tower, one of the tallest buildings in Manchester, emits a loud whistling noise caused by an effect like the sound made when you blow across […]

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Up the National League We Go! Ambitious Alty’s bold plans for new fan zone

Promotion chasing Altrincham Town are one step closer to completing the upgrade to the fan zone at the J Davidson Stadium. The National League side submitted proposals to improve the fan zone area after initial work was completed in 2021, followed by repairs and alterations in July 2023. The plans include replacing the existing porta-cabin […]

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Manchester’s international students face work and housing crisis forcing some to head for home

A Manchester international student has revealed he may have to return home as communities face struggles with transitioning to life in the UK. Alan Saji (24) is a post graduate student of Indian descent studying at Salford University. His comments have come against the backdrop of the International Day of Education celebrated on January 24th. […]

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Ryan Giggs referees to raise awareness of crisis in grassroots football

Six months after being cleared of domestic abuse, ex-United star Ryan Giggs found himself in the unlikely role of referee at a grassroots kids tournament in West Belfast this month. Giggs had been in Northern Ireland for an onstage interview at the Ulster Hall reflecting on his career at Manchester United and as Wales’ boss.   […]

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