Sunderland’s season ended in high drama, but this seemingly miraculous conclusion was the culmination of a process long in development. This said, the final two games of 2024-2025 were loaded with intrigue and weight of hope. After eight long years and over 35,200 minutes of blood, sweat and tears, Premier League football was in touching […]
A North West alternative school run by ex-professional footballers is helping its students avoid gang culture and thrive in mainstream education. A&K Football Education, an alternative provision school in the Wirral co-founded by former Everton player Tony Grant, is working to reduce the influence of gang culture on its students. The school targets kids aged […]
Picture of Ian Carberry. Taken by Ian Carberry. A Salford man who launched a Pride event from his back garden has taken the celebration into his local community after resounding success. Ian Carberry, a resident of Salford for 16 years, got the idea to launch a Weaste Pride event after his annual BBQ saw 50 […]
Despite finishing this season trophyless, Pep Guardiola has lead Manchester City to lift multiple trophies in the many seasons he’s managed them. Their fans have enjoyed their success both at home and across the European stage. However, success at this elite level of the sport means playing many games across the country and abroad. To […]
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, […]
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