AFCON deserves more respect say Manchester’s African football fans 

Despite all the drama the tournament has thrown up, local fans of African football in Manchester believe the competition doesn’t get the respect it deserves.

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Fiona Lynch with Manchester United star Hayley Ladd

Meet the returning Manchester United Women fans who defected to City

It’s fair to say that Manchester United were late to the party when it came to women’s football. They disbanded their women’s team in 2005 after the Glazers took over and weren’t reformed until 2018. Meanwhile, Manchester City had consistently been in business since 1988. They officially got off the ground in 2012 and were […]

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Flamenco company which ‘pushes the boundaries’ brings sunshine to Manchester

A Flamenco company is making a one-night stop in Manchester during their tour of the UK. Originating from Andalucia, an autonomous community in Spain where the biggest cities are Seville, Málaga, Córdoba, the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company represents the eight regions of Andalucia. The music performed includes a full chamber orchestra created by Daniel Martinez. […]

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Manchester’s Young Creative Activists reflect on freedom for Holocaust Memorial Day

A group of young Manchester activists are using their talents to commemorate the Holocaust through a unique artistic lens. The Creative Activists are a group of young people, aged 18 to 25 years old, many of whom are students currently at university in Manchester. They’ve been spending months combing through the museum’s collections to find […]

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Skinner prepares for make or break Manchester derby in Continental Cup clash

Under-fire United boss, Marc Skinner ‘hopes to right wrongs’ with derby win. The United boss has come under increasing pressure from supporters since their defeat to Liverpool before the winter break in the Women’s Super League. However, it is Gareth Taylor’s City that have more to play for tonight; they are two points behind their […]

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Manchester Storm celebrate Pride Week with rainbow jerseys in EIHL weekend clashes

Manchester Storm took to the ice for their weekend double-header wearing a rainbow-style version of their home kit.  It was part of an Elite Ice Hockey League(EIHL) initiative which saw all ice hockey’s top flight pledge their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The jerseys have now been put up for auction with a starting price […]

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Foundation 92 recognises ‘local hero’ as part of the EFL Community Weekend Campaign

Foundation 92 shouted out Kev McCloskey, communications officer of Clarion Futures, for his unwavering support towards Salford’s local community during this viscous cost of living crisis. Working with Clarion Futures, a foundation focused on affordable housing, McCloskey provided food drops as well as heating, energy and budgeting advice for those most in need across Salford. […]

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Manchester residents awoken by ‘UFO landing’ noise from Beetham Tower

Storm Jocelyn battered Manchester with winds of over 40 miles per hour last night, but it was not just the storm that was keeping residents awake. In high winds Beetham Tower, one of the tallest buildings in Manchester, emits a loud whistling noise caused by an effect like the sound made when you blow across […]

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Manchester’s international students face work and housing crisis forcing some to head for home

A Manchester international student has revealed he may have to return home as communities face struggles with transitioning to life in the UK. Alan Saji (24) is a post graduate student of Indian descent studying at Salford University. His comments have come against the backdrop of the International Day of Education celebrated on January 24th. […]

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A sustainable small business hosts an event, “For the people”, amidst the Chanel Runway elusive after parties.

To most Mancunian’s surprise, global fashion giant Chanel is hosting their annual Metiers d’Art Runway in the Northern Quarter today. An elusive after-party will always join any significant fashion event; however, most locals do not have an invite. A small sustainable clothing market, Beg Steal and Borrow has found the loophole. Erin Taylor Thomas, who […]

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