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Stockport County’s grassroots giving initiative and the impact it has on the local community
Stockport County have once again announced their grassroots funding initiative (credit: Ethan Aspinall) Entering its fourth year, Stockport County football club’s grassroots giving initiative raises funds of up to £50,000 for grassroots clubs among Stockport, which assists over two dozen clubs with kits, equipment, development, and wider provision. The initiative is a joint project between the County men’s first team, academy, women’s team, […]
Against the odds: Droylsden’s cup win challenges non-league expectations
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Supporters rally behind fundraiser to save pitch at FC United of Manchester
FC United of Manchester have launched a fan fundraiser to make urgent repairs to the pitch at Broadhurst Park. The pitch at Broadhurst Park has suffered with drainage issues for many years, causing difficult playing conditions and the postponement of their recent home fixtures against Stockton Town and Cockfosters. The fundraiser would allow for a grant from The Football […]
Manchester Storm Women secure play-off place in debut senior season
Featured Image: Manchester Storm Women celebrate a goal with a group huddle. // Image Credit: Abigail Murphy Manchester Storm Women have reached the Women’s National Ice Hockey play-offs in their first season of league hockey, marking a historic milestone for the newly formed side. After forming in 2024, Manchester Storm Women stepped into the WNIHL […]
Manchester youth charity calls for greater alcohol prevention
A Manchester youth charity is calling for greater alcohol prevention after data revealed a rise in alcohol consumption in young people. Despite the decline in young people’s alcohol use nationally, alcohol consumption has increased from 55 per cent in 2022 to 81 per cent in 2023 in Greater Manchester. According to data from GM Trends, seven of the […]
‘Manchester is a city that does things proper’: Shake Shack opens in Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre has become the first northern host of the American Burger Chain ‘Shake Shack’. The Halal Restaurant will be opening its doors to the public on the 27th of March 2026 from 12pm, based in the Orient Food Court, opposite Five Guys. They will be giving out 100 free ShackBurger’s or ‘Shroom Burgers […]
“It’s a big step”: Brookland bookshop celebrates first anniversary
A Brookland bookshop had celebrated its first anniversary in its new premises despite the decline of small businesses in the UK. Established by Michelle Crosby in March 2025, B for Butterfly Books is a cosy independent bookshop that aims to match customers with the right book for them. Inspired by her childhood book Calling B for Butterfly by Louise Lawrence, she wanted […]
New Stretford cinema will be a ‘gamechanger,’ says resident
Stretford residents will be welcoming a new cinema this Friday, which one resident said will be a ‘gamechanger’ for businesses on the high street. The Northern Light Cinema, owned by the Mundin family, is set to open on Friday 20 March, on Pinnington Lane in Stretford town centre. The new three-screen cinema will create an accessible and relaxing environment for film lovers to watch new releases, […]
‘Manchester’s football suffragettes’: The team at the centre of new women’s football documentary
A Manchester football team that defied the FA’s ban on women’s football 60 years ago is at the centre of a new documentary film screening at HOME in Manchester this week.
“Sale do a lot to make sure that it’s not just the rugby”: Captain Georgie Perris-Redding on Sale Sharks Women’s journey in the PWR
Sale Sharks captain Georgie Perris-Redding reflects on the women’s team’s journey from the struggling beginnings to becoming the fastest-growing attendance in the Premiership.