Suffragette banner to go on display in Manchester to mark International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day the People’s History Museum in Manchester announced that an iconic banner is to go on display.   The banner commemorating the founding of the Women’s Social and Political Union by Emmeline Pankhurst will be on display in June 2023.  This year the Suffragette banner celebrates its 115th birthday as it signifies […]

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Mastermind behind Minehead Metalheads opens workshop to aspiring craftspeople across Somerset

The genius behind Minehead’s ‘Metalheads Trail’ has opened his workshop doors to support and train prospective metalworkers in Somerset. Steven Heard, a self-taught welder who began creating metal figures out of his back garden over the COVID lockdown, is now offering a four-day course during which participants can create their own Metalhead. The ex-carpenter is […]

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“I was there!” – A fan’s eye view of a historic Liverpool victory against Manchester United

Let’s get one thing straight. This is a Manchester-based publication, which means they probably don’t want me to relish in Manchester United’s heaviest defeat since 1931. But how often are you going to see your team beat your fiercest rivals by a seven-goal margin? How often are you going to be there in person to […]

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Hatters’ still in promotion hunt despite setback: Stockport County 0 Gillingham 0

Just two weeks ago, Stockport County were sitting on a perfect streak of five wins in their five preceding games, surging up the table and threatening the automatic promotion places. Fast-forward to the present, and what previously felt like solid foundations for a late promotion push, now appear to be crumbling under the weight of […]

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Inspiring Hong Kong art on display In Manchester city centre

Strange Faces in the Mirror – Exhibition For one week only, an exciting and evocative Northern Quarter exhibition is being held involving artists from the UK and Hong Kong highlighting their own individual identities. Inside the exhibition building, there are three floors worth of artwork, with words on the wall and the thoughts of artists, […]

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Man arrested as £270k and cannabis seized from Manchester centre

A man, 30, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis and money laundering. The arrest took place following a warrant issued at a city centre flat on Owen Street, Manchester.  Greater Manchester Police (GMP) seized a large amount of money from cupboards and safe boxes around the premises. A further address on […]

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Why are retail giants closing down outlets across the UK?

The closure of physical stores by retail giants has led to job losses and reduced footfall in town centres, with many businesses struggling to stay afloat. Sainsbury’s Argos outlet based in Salford is the newest addition to the list. This sudden decision by the company will put the jobs of at least 1,400 people at […]

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Greater Manchester Football Wrap (March 11th): Rochdale AFC, Salford City, Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, Bolton Wanderers, Altrincham FC

By Matthew Holmes, Jacob Findell, Callum Sutherland, Steven Narloch, Joe Brayne and Isaac Stronge The Greater Manchester Wrap at a glance: Salford slumbering towards play-offs, Wigan searching for a goal under Shaun Maloney, Bolton welcome play-off rivals, Stockport provide a cure to insomnia, Altrincham build towards 2023-24 and Rochdale continue to toy with Matthew Holmes’ […]

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Warrington teenager is the youngest ever player at darts’ UK Open in Minehead

A 16-year-old darts player from Warrington made his debut in the UK Open over the weekend, winning three games. Luke Littler came through qualifiers to reach darts’ ‘FA Cup’ as its youngest ever player and was tipped for a strong showing as the reigning Junior Darts World Champion. Littler was tasked with opening the tournament […]

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