UEFA’s 70% rule: How would it impact on Premier League clubs?
UEFA’s proposed limiting of club spending on wages and transfers to a percentage of their revenue in a given season could actually hinder competition. The European governing body have put forward proposals for a 70% cap on spending in these areas, slated to come into force in 2025, and various club owners, including Liverpool’s John […]
Manchester café hosts bike ride to encourage women to cycle
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, […]
‘Girls, you’ve got to look good, let’s face it’ – Misogyny in Manchester’s music scene
A Manchester-based female musician has recounted her experiences of misogyny in the city whilst trying to enter the industry. This follows a recent hearing in parliament, where the issues such as safety at gigs, maternity and unequal beauty standards were addressed, amongst other topics. Adelaide Taylor, 22, is a musician who has just recently gone […]
The Bury group using the power of music to tackle dementia
A volunteer group in Bury has turned to the use of music to help people living with dementia across the area. Dignifying Dementia, first established in 2018, organises two group sessions every week, crafted to ease the struggles of coping with the disease. John Pearcey, one of the minds behind the group and a part […]
Cultural Impact Survey Reveals Huge Drop In Manchester Footfall
Manchester’s Cultural Impact Survey from 2021/22 was released yesterday with a number of key figures being revealed, particularly the impact of covid restrictions on the city. In a meeting at Manchester City Council yesterday, the survey was released which has highlighted a massive drop in numbers to the city’s cultural sector In a survey of […]
Altrincham Town Hall’s future uncertain ahead of Trafford Council proposals
An ePetition signed by more than 1700 people has divided the Altrincham community over the future of their historic Town Hall.
City’s Calciopoli? How the Premier League’s biggest potential scandal could be defined by Italy’s past
It’s been branded as an unprecedented moment in the history of the Premier League. It’s highlighted the systemic problems in football that have been running rampant for years, potentially decades. It’s set the tongues wagging of fans across the country, and much further afield. Manchester City have been charged with at least 100 breaches of […]
MP Rebecca Long-Bailey calls out ‘devastating’ effect of energy prices in Salford amidst record BP profits
Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey is leading calls to put an end to “rampant profiteering” and “freeze energy bills” in a broadside against the government following huge profits announced by oil giant BP. The British-headquartered firm revealed profits of $27.7 billion and follows huge numbers announced by Shell recently. The shaky supply of energy […]
Ivorian political activist withdrawn from deportation flight thanks to Salford charity
A political activist from the Ivory Coast seeking refuge in Greater Manchester will remain in the UK whilst further evidence is considered, following a campaign by a Salford-based charity. Kouame – whose full name and age can not be disclosed – fled to the UK in 2014 because of threats to his life in the […]
Earthquake: UK communities help victims in Turkey and Syria
Communities across the UK are rallying to offer urgent support to those affected by Monday’s earthquakes in Southern Turkey. The Turkish and Northern Cypriot Society at the University of Manchester has been organising a unified fundraiser to help those in need. One of the society’s members, Zeynep, said a number of charities will receive the […]
How COVID and ginger beer led an ex-policeman towards eco-friendly car cleaning
Allan Dean, a retired GMP constable, is on a mission to clean up Altrincham with the help of his bike.
A club in trouble: Manchester City’s Premier League Charges Explained
Following a four-year investigation, the Premier League announced on Monday that they were formally charging Manchester City with 113 individual breaches of their regulations, across the period 2009-2023. During this period, the club won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and three EFL Cups, and slowly progressed towards becoming the dominant force in English […]
Justin Moorhouse Entertains With Brilliant Stand-Up At Salford’s Lowry Theatre
Justin Moorhouse: Stretch & Think review In a homecoming of sorts for the comedian and actor from Ashton-under-Lyne, the former Phoenix Nights star got a great reception from a lively Lowry Theatre. It was a welcome that was thoroughly deserved thanks to a career stretching over 20 years and with his current set, he’s showing […]
Greater Manchester Football Wrap (Feb 10-12): Rochdale AFC, Salford City, Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers, Altrincham FC
By: Joe Brayne, Callum Sutherland, Jacob Findell, Isaac Stronge, Matthew Holmes and Steven Narloch. Relegation scraps await Wigan Athletic and Rochdale AFC while Bolton Wanderers, Stockport County and Salford FC embark on promotion pushes across the English Football Leagues.There’s an additional bonus in the Greater Manchester Football Wrap this week with Steven Narloch covering Altrincham […]
Salford cycling campaigner receives Twitter abuse following commute video which was viewed five million times
By Isaac Stacey Stronge A cyclist campaigning for active travel in Greater Manchester has sparked fury online following a video he posted of his perilous commute. Harry Gray, 27, posted the tweet on Saturday, January 28, which went on to be viewed more than five million times, but not all were sympathetic to his cause. […]
Greater Manchester Football Wrap (Feb 4-6): Rochdale AFC, Salford City, Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers
Relegation-threatened Rochdale’s daunting trip to Salford is our highlight for our North West clubs this weekend.
Strikes: Manchester teachers rally in bid for fairer pay
Today marked the first of seven days planned industrial action by the National Education Union (NEU) with high numbers turning out to campaign for a pay rise. The government announced last year that most teaching staff were to receive an estimated 5% pay boost, but NEU members rejected this and have since decided on strike action. […]
Fans Can’t Stop Dancing as Strictly Tour Arrives at Manchester’s AO Arena
The BBC’s glitziest prime time show swapped the small screen for the big stage on Saturday night. Let’s get one thing straight before we begin. I’m not the target audience of this show. I’m not the sort of person who sits down every weekend, eagerly waiting to find out if Tony Adams is going to […]
Manchester United v Nottingham Forest (3-0 agg.) Carabao Cup Semi-Final Preview
Manchester United will be looking to confirm their place in the Carabao Cup Final in this Semi-Final Second Leg against Nottingham Forest tonight. Forest will have to stage an unlikely comeback to stand any chance of progression after a 3-0 first leg victory for the Red Devils at The City Ground last week. Both sides […]
National Strikes Bring Northern Trains To A Halt
Hundreds of Manchester workers from different sectors took part in strike action on Wednesday, gathering for a rally in St Peter’s Square. Union members in Greater Manchester came together in the city centre as hundreds of thousands of workers participated in strikes across the country. Train stations across Manchester and Salford were closed off completely […]
Football Regulator “Too Late” for Greater Manchester Clubs
An independent regulator for English football is set to be announced on February 8, but any changes may not be enough for Greater Manchester’s clubs. Bury have already fallen victim to financial difficulties, with Bolton only just escaping the same fate, whilst Oldham suffered relegation from the Football league last season. Sitting at the bottom […]
The Optimist Arrives in Salford Quays – Jen Brister review
By Isaac Stacey Stronge Positive attitude isn’t something that naturally emanates from comedian Jen Brister’s catalogue of work, whether it be talking about the trials and tribulations of parenthood or the hurdles of ageing, so the title of the show, The Optimist, may come as a shock to her existing fans. They need not fear […]
The walking and cycling group campaigning to reinstate a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Salford
A campaign has been launched to reinstate a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in Blackfriars and Trinity which was partly removed by the council. Harry Gray, founder of Walk Ride Salford, said the removal of a wooden planter which acts as an LTN filter on St Stephen Street has resulted in more traffic and pollution in the […]
Boxer Charlotte Powell seeks hometown redemption at Liverpool Olympia
Professional boxer Charlotte Powell is keen to make a statement ahead of her return to the Liverpool Olympia on 4 March.
Editors Light Up Manchester Crowd With Powerful Synth Infused Performance
Editors: Manchester Academy review If there is one word to sum up the performance of a band which has long cemented its reputation as one of the UK’s best and most underrated rock bands over the last 18 years, it would be energy. Not once during their nearly two-hour set did it look or sound […]
Salford City 1-0 Walsall: Ammies’ promotion push back on track
Salford City strengthened their grip on a play-off position with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Walsall. Following last week’s shock 3-2 defeat to Crawley, a win here was imperative, and the players responded, despite a few scares late in the first half. The win pushes the Ammies to within six points of third-placed Carlisle, who […]
Community gathers in Prestwich for free annual Clough Day celebrations
Thousands of residents gathered in Prestwich over the weekend for the town’s 21st year of Clough Day celebrations. The event took place between 12pm and 5pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 at St Mary’s Flower Park, and commemorated the gifting of land to residents in 1906. Organised by the Prestwich Clough Centenary Group, the afternoon […]
Ian Sampson: One of Sport’s Last Craftsmen
Credit: Matthew Appleton Handcrafting cricket bats has endured for centuries in England, but now faces the threat of extinction from overseas factories. With these factories, based in India or Pakistan, producing around three million bats a year, many traditional bat makers struggle to keep up with the level of demand, with the number of bat […]
“We’re not effing about, we’re ten years out the game”: London band ic1s take on Manchester’s Deaf Institute after a decade apart
London-based band ic1s took on Manchester’s Deaf Institute after a decade apart. The five-piece is made up of Dan Coburn (vocals), Jesse James (guitars), John Campbell (guitars), Jacob Osman (bass), and Andy Faulkner (drums). I caught up with the band backstage to gain an insight into their feelings ahead of their gig. They said they […]
Salford RLFC’s preparation for Championship clash against Widnes Vikings.
Salford RLFC coach, Dave Hewitt, spoke to the press, about how his plan to build on the performance his side showed in the second half against Sheffield Eagles. “We always concentrate on ourselves, concentrate on the performances, performances have been building. “Had a little hiccup first 40 minutes at Sheffield in terms of standards not […]
“Manchester has always been kind to us”: Comeback band iC1s to headline Deaf Institute after a decade apart
A comeback band will headline Manchester’s Deaf Institute after a decade apart. The London-based band iC1s will return to Manchester to perform their debut album after they first performed there 13 years ago. The five-piece is made up of Daniel Coburn (vocals), Jesse James (guitars), John Campbell (guitars), Jacob Osman (bass), and Andy Faulkner (drums). […]
Weighing up the Risks and Rewards of Children in Combat Sports
Greater Manchester hosts hundreds of fighting gyms for children, from Kickboxing to Taekwondo to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For some, combat sports are viewed as character-building and helpful for children. However, questions have been raised around children’s involvement in fighting and combat sports. This questioning around the subject saw a dramatic increase in early June 2024 after […]
Fairgame Conference spotlights Manchester football innovation.
The National Football Museum in Manchester hosted and took centre stage at this year’s Fairgame Conference This year, multiple organisations stood together to bring key voices to the major problems surrounding the beautiful game, with a focus on innovation, collaboration and shaping the future for generations to come. The event always promises a program of networking, communications and global […]
Body dysmorphia in Manchester’s dance scene
It’s well known that dancing as a hobby has many health benefits. It helps with your mental and physical health. People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s use dance to help them with their posture or use it as a form of physical therapy. Additionally, doing dance can help your cognitive function as well as train your body to become stronger. Dancing can help someone […]
Bury FC revival: Back to Back Promotions for The Shakers!
Optimism has started to build around Gigg Lane as they were rewarded another promotion in the recent season. There has been increased fan engagement within the Bury community and a clear long-term vision has been set. These factors have contributed to the club’s revival. Bury FC has experience a steady rise in support from young […]
Oldham Sixth Form College raise 5 thousand for brain tumour research
From the morning of the 26th until the next morning on the 27th March, Oldham Sixth Form College held their 13th annual Olympathon rasing thousands for charity. Oldham Sixth Form College sports centre – credit – google maps The Olympathon is a charity event which started in 2012. It is organised by level 3 extended […]