Year: 2024

Manchester Promoter Defends Les Battersby Wrestling Booking 

The co-owner of Manchester’s Sovereign Pro Wrestling has urged social media ‘critics’ to ‘lighten up’ after they mocked the booking of 70-year-old ex-Coronation Street actor Bruce Jones for next month’s ‘It’s Dark and Hell is Hot’ show. Louis Essien said: ‘Wrestling is supposed to be ‘unexpected and surprising’. The Street icon is set to make […]

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Red Devils remain optimistic despite threadbare squad heading into Super League campaign

Salford Red Devils are confident of a successful Super League season despite a depleted squad and ongoing injury concerns at the Club. The Red Devils, who finished just outside the play-offs last season, currently have the smallest squad in the competition, with just 24 senior players available out of a possible 35. It’s going to […]

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Meet the returning Manchester United Women fans who defected to City

It’s fair to say that Manchester United were late to the party when it came to women’s football. They disbanded their women’s team in 2005 after the Glazers took over and weren’t reformed until 2018. Meanwhile, Manchester City had consistently been in business since 1988. They officially got off the ground in 2012 and were […]

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Flamenco company which ‘pushes the boundaries’ brings sunshine to Manchester

A Flamenco company is making a one-night stop in Manchester during their tour of the UK. Originating from Andalucia, an autonomous community in Spain where the biggest cities are Seville, Málaga, Córdoba, the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company represents the eight regions of Andalucia. The music performed includes a full chamber orchestra created by Daniel Martinez. […]

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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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