It was seven minutes into Sale Sharks’ 38-0 hammering of Bristol when, as Rob du Preez lined up a conversion, a graphic showed he’d made history. 64 consecutive starts in one of the most brutal, physically challenging sports, four clear of his former Sale captain Jono Ross. 64 – now 70 – games of unwavering […]
Filipino-born England Rugby star Marcus Smith’s rise to the top is inspiring the next generation in the Philippines to follow in his footsteps. In the nation he, his brothers and his mother were born in, Smith wants to continue inspiring and educating Filipinos.
As I bimbled through Bolton, teeth chattering for coffee and inspiration, I immediately felt something strongly. Under the stark blue skies of the recent heatwave, I came to realise just how much history has lined these streets. Arriving from out of town, I pondered over the old town hall and the defining figure of Fred […]
A Salford community was left “shocked and saddened” after donations were stolen from an Easter event at a church. The incident, which happened at Monton Unitarian Church last Thursday (April 17), saw money stolen from the donations box of a local performer who was putting on a free party for children. Lucy Wilkinson, known professionally […]
A total of 19 serious patient safety incidents occurred in Greater Manchester hospitals over an eight-month period last year, according to a new report. A recently published NHS report has revealed that the ‘never events’ occurred at a total of six Greater Manchester hospital trusts – with the North West seeing the highest number in […]
Salfordians have gathered to launch a new attack against plans to build thousands of flats across a series of high-rise blocks in the city. Locals are concerned about new plans to construct new accommodation, which will house more than 3,000 residents, at the site of Regent Street Retail Park in Salford. Developer, Henley Investment Management, […]
When Bevan Rodd ran out for his 100th appearance in Sale Sharks’ 27-24 victory over Northampton Saints three weeks ago, perhaps a few eyebrows were raised inquisitively in the Salford Community Stadium – surely he has more? After all, he has been a first team regular for five years now, despite being aged just 24. His […]
Manchester’s former nightlife boss has warned that the sector ‘will not thrive’ as business rate discounts face the axe. The government’s 75% discount on business rates for late-night hospitality will come to an end tomorrow (31st March 2025). This coincides with employers’ national insurance contributions and the national minimum wage rising in April. The Parklife […]
Blackburn Rovers head coach Valerien Ismael
Salfordians are being warned of the dangers of ‘excessive use’ of laughing gas after hundreds of canisters were dumped on a residential street. The Nitrous Oxide canisters have been left scattered along Blackfriars, sparking warnings from drug awareness organisations. The substance, which is deemed ‘very dangerous’ by drug awareness organisation Talk to Frank […]