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 […]
Diocese of Salford to host globally renowned Relics of Carlo Acutis.
Carlo Acutis was born in London and devoted his short life to promoting the worship of The Eucharist- a commemorative act to the Last Supper, central to the Catholic celebration of Mass. Acutis succumbed to Leukaemia on 12 October 2006 aged just fifteen. In 2020, due to reported miracles occurring after praying for His intervention, […]
Parents stay silent at junior football to mark FA Silent Support Weekend
Credit: Matthew Appleton. Fives in Stretford where the FA Silent Support Initiative took place Parents at junior football matches this weekend were asked not to shout from the sidelines to mark the FA Cup’s silent support initiative. Over one million players were involved, with silent support coming in response to rising numbers of abuse to […]
Salford University issues advice following Meningitis outbreak
Students at the University of Salford are being encouraged to “look out” for signs and symptoms of Meningitis following an outbreak of the disease linked to the University of Kent. Health officials have confirmed that the outbreak, centred in Canterbury, resulted in multiple cases of meningococcal disease. So far there are 27 confirmed cases, including […]
Set It Off 30th Anniversary Screening at HOME Manchester connecting women of colour through art
We Are Parable, a distribution company dedicated to highlighting Black cinema, hosted a special screening of Set It Off at independent arts venue HOME theatre last week. Set It Off, starring Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith, follows four Black women who plan and execute bank robberies to better their lives. The screening was followed […]
New Stretford cinema will be a ‘gamechanger,’ says resident
Stretford residents will be welcoming a new cinema this Friday, which one resident said will be a ‘gamechanger’ for businesses on the high street. The Northern Light Cinema, owned by the Mundin family, is set to open on Friday 20 March, on Pinnington Lane in Stretford town centre. The new three-screen cinema will create an accessible and relaxing environment for film lovers to watch new releases, […]
Manchester plays their part on the increase in popularity of padel
With over 400,000 active padel players in the UK, the racket sport has never been more popular. Despite being invented in 1969, the last five years has seen a huge rise in the number of clubs and participants. Manchester alone has 36 padel clubs with a total of 140 courts — 77 indoor and 44 […]
“Moving to England was the best thing I could’ve done”: Sale Sharks’ ‘try-scoring sensation’ Rhona Lloyd on her return to Premiership Women’s Rugby
Scotland international Rhona Lloyd sits second in the PWR try-scoring standings in her first season back in England after a four-year spell with Stade Bordelais in France. Photo courtesy of Charlie Burrell (Charlie Burrell Instagram) The 29-year-old winger, joined Sale Sharks in the summer and has become a linchpin of the club’s best season since […]
North suffers from £450m ‘culture chasm’, study finds
A study has revealed that London receives twice as much culture funding compared to the North. In a State of the North report, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) showed that between 2023 and early 2025, the North received £450 million, or £28 per person, from the Arts Council. During the same period, London received £519 million, or […]
Man dies in Oldham horror crash as police appeal for witnesses
A man has died following a serious three-vehicle collision on Broadway in Royton, prompting an urgent appeal for information from police. Emergency services were called to the scene near Elk Mill Retail Park at around 5:22 pm on Tuesday (17 March), after reports of a crash involving three vehicles. Police have confirmed today that a […]
St Patrick’s Day in Manchester celebrates Irish migration and heritage
Manchester’s streets turn green, white, and gold each March as crowds gather to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. But beyond the spectacle, the day reflects something deeper, centuries of Irish migration that have shaped Manchester into the city it is today. For some, however, the meaning behind the celebration has shifted. Walking in the parade with […]