Comedian Dara O’Briain takes numerous pops at himself in energetic Lowry Theatre show

Irishman Dara O’Briain walked out with boundless energy, recounting funny tales that mainly took shots at himself in the first of three nights at the Lyric Theatre O’Briain returned to Salford last Thursday in the middle of his current stand-up tour. The crowd lapped up such tales of how he acts as a parent and […]

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Manchester United announce season ticket price increase despite cost-of-living crisis

Manchester United have announced that adult season ticket prices are set to increase for the first time in eleven years. The club cited rising match day costs for the 5% increase for fans, but have reiterated that the change to ticket prices has been kept to a minimum. The percentage increase means that, for a […]

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Controversial Tiktok shopkeeper ‘Wakey Wines’ who found fame selling PRIME drink will host Manchester club night

A shopkeeper who went viral on Tiktok last year is hosting a club night in Manchester next week (Feb 27). Mohammed Azar Nazir, known as ‘Wakey Wines’, rose to fame on the video-sharing platform through selling popular energy drink ‘PRIME’ to customers in his Wakefield-based shop at inflated prices. Since his viral fame, Wakey Wines […]

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Rochdale AFC v Stockport County match report: Collar to the rescue, again

Looking at the league table, this North West clash arrived as somewhat of a mismatch, with Rochdale solidly rock-bottom in the standings and Stockport County topping the form tables. The difference in league position, however, did not translate into an unassailable gap in quality on the pitch in the first half. Against stronger opposition, County […]

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LGBT History Month: Salford support for the transgender community  

Salford’s trans community is in mourning following the tragic death of Brianna Ghey who was found in a park in Warrington. And coinciding with LGBT+ history month they have echoed the need for trans lives to be protected. The history month is arguably more significant than ever, with vigils being held in remembrance of the 16-year-old […]

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Greater Manchester Football Wrap (Feb 25-26): Rochdale, Salford City, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, Stockport County, Altrincham

By: Joe Brayne, Callum Sutherland, Jacob Findell, Isaac Stronge, Matthew Holmes and Steven Narloch It’s derby day for Wigan as they travel to Preston looking to dislodge themselves from the bottom of the Championship, Salford look to end their recent struggles against an in-form Mansfield, and basement club Rochdale are in dire need of three […]

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Journalists in Turkey face challenges during the earthquake aftermath coverage

Journalists have faced many challenges in Turkey during the news coverage of the earthquake’s aftermath.Authorities do not give them information and they have been asked to get it from agencies. Journalists are not allowed to cover the affected areas due to security reasons and emotionally it has been difficult for them to see thousands of […]

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Behind the Stats: Bolton’s impressive League One title charge

Ahead of Bolton Wanderers’ second season in League One, bookies listed the North-West outfit amongst the top-five teams to earn promotion. A remarkable achievement in itself after The Trotters reached the precipice of non-League football after a terrifying spiral from the Championship across 2018-2020. The fourth-placed Wanderers currently find themselves at a crunch point in […]

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Free Laughter Yoga brings smiles to the faces of people at Gorton Monastery

A group in Gorton has exemplified the power of laughter to improve mental health and bring the community closer together. The laughter yoga sessions, run by Robin Graham, take place every four weeks at Gorton Monastery and are free to the public. Robin said: “What interested me was how we can use laughter in our […]

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University staff announce two-week strike pause as pay and pension talks develop

UCU Members demonstrating in Sheffield, 2016. Image credit: It’s No Game.

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