The University of Chester host the University of Salford for Varsity 2024, the annual clash between the two Universities. The sporting rivalry has been intensifying since the competition began in 2016 with the scores tied at 3-3 (plus a virtual title to Salford!) Last year, Chester beat Salford in the overall standings, 15-12 but can […]
Refurbished tennis courts at Parr Fold Park in Walkden are still closed despite an event celebrating their opening over eight months ago
A social media campaign aiming to tackle sexism against women in sport has taken off after appearing in televised Premier League games. #HerGameToo is an unpaid voluntary campaign with the goal of creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of gender. The hashtag and logo appeared on the advertising board alongside ‘Kick It […]
Salford Red Devils host champions Wigan Warriors tomorrow looking for their fourth successive win and top spot in the Betfred Super League. The game is part of Red Devils’ ‘Building the Future’ campaign which has been running since 2021 and offers free tickets to schools across the region. Paul Trainor, Salford Red Devils director said: […]
Stockport County’s ladies’ side have more than doubled their previous attendance record, as 737 fans turned out to support for their 3-0 triumph over local rivals FC United.
Their previous record stood at 310, against Leeds United in 2002.
A charitable Manchester theatre company, which relies on organisations to provide event space, has lost its venue after support was withdrawn. Reload Theatre Company, founded in 2022, is a volunteer led group which donates all profits from its shows to charity. The company relies heavily on the generosity of theatres offering a place for rehearsals […]
When Stalybridge defender Scott Wara told his teammates he was off the play for Fiji, he recalls their tongue-in-cheek response: “Oh, you’re going to play for the rugby team, are you?!” Fiji-born, Stoke-raised Wara, however, is very much a football man and is proudly returning to the tiny Pacific island to represent the 168th FIFA […]
Rushi Sunak has claimed that inequality in the UK is ‘declining’ despite a report highlighting the continued North South divide. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPRR) North report into regional inequality in the UK has found that northerners are likely to experience shorter, poorer, and less healthy lives until at least 2080 unless there […]
“Absolutely horrific! Honestly it’s shocking. It’s doing my head in.” That is how Andy O’Sullivan, 49, head groundsman at Bury, described dealing with the unrelenting wet weather this season. Constant rain is an permanent part of life in the North West but for O’Sullivan, rain causes an extra level of frustration. The lifelong Bury fan […]
Thousands of Salford residents could soon lose vital funding which helps with household bills and food, as council bosses call on the government to extend support.